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ExtraOrdinary Casting

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Over 20 years of casting Background Talent and more in Chicago. More than 250,000 Roles in TV Series, Films, Commercials, Video, Print, Real People etc.

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Holiday Film Extras – Adults & Children

Job Description
A heartwarming holiday production is seeking reliable and enthusiastic extras to bring festive scenes to life. This project is perfect for talent who enjoy working in family-friendly environments and want to be part of a fun seasonal shoot. The film features lively holiday activities and requires both adults and children to help create authentic, joyful moments on screen.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in background scenes set in a holiday-themed environment

  • Follow on-set directions from production staff

  • Maintain professionalism during long shoot hours

  • Work collaboratively with other background actors to create natural crowd interactions

Requirements

  • Adults and children welcome; all minors must be at least 7 years old

  • Any ethnicity; girls and boys

  • Minors must have a valid work permit

  • Adults must be 18+

  • Ability to work late-evening or nighttime hours

  • Parents/guardians must accompany minors if booked

Compensation

  • Paid background roles

  • Hours vary depending on scene

  • Additional compensation details provided upon booking

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Background Boxers for Feature Film

Job Description
A feature film production is looking for background talent to portray boxers in an upcoming shoot. This role is ideal for individuals who can bring authenticity, physicality, and strong presence to background scenes within a boxing environment. Talent will be part of various scenes that support the main storyline inside a TV show sequence featured within the movie.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear as a background boxer in film scenes

  • Take direction from the production team

  • Help create authentic boxing atmosphere

  • Work cooperatively with other background talent

  • Be available for an early call time on the scheduled filming day

Requirements

  • Ages 21–51

  • Any gender or ethnicity

  • Must not have previously worked as an extra on this production

  • Boxing experience is a plus

  • Must be comfortable in athletic or boxing attire

  • Current look with natural hair or facial hair

Compensation

  • $132.80 for up to 8 hours

  • Overtime at time-and-a-half if applicable

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Teen Boys for Indie Feature Film

Job Description:
A new indie feature film is seeking two teen-looking male performers for an upcoming scene. Talent must be 18 years old but able to convincingly portray a 14-year-old on camera. This project offers the chance to work with a familiar crew and actors while contributing to an exciting new film production.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Portray a teenage character in a featured scene

  • Follow direction from the production team

  • Maintain continuity in appearance throughout filming

  • Arrive on set prepared and camera-ready

Requirements:

  • Male, age 18 (must look 14)

  • Any ethnicity

  • Must not have worked on this film previously

  • Must provide accurate age and current appearance details

  • Reliable and able to work up to 8 hours

Compensation:

  • $132.80 for up to 8 hours

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