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Doctor Background Roles

Job Description
A scripted television series is casting background talent to portray doctors in hospital scenes. These roles involve wearing medical wardrobe and appearing in professional healthcare settings.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a doctor in hospital scenes

• Follow direction for medical blocking and movement

• Maintain a professional, calm presence on set

• Be available for multiple filming days if selected

Requirements

• Ages 25+

• Any gender, any ethnicity

• Medical experience preferred but not required

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• Time and a half after 8 hours

Hospital Café Background Extras

Job Description
A television production is casting background performers to appear in hospital café scenes. These roles help create authentic hospital environments through natural background action.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as hospital café patrons

• Follow on-set direction

• Maintain continuity during filming

• Remain professional throughout shoot

Requirements

• Ages 18+

• Any gender, any ethnicity

• Comfortable working in hospital-style settings

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• Time and a half after 8 hours

EMT Background Roles

Job Description
A television series is seeking background talent to portray EMTs in hospital-related scenes. These roles add realism to emergency and medical environments within the show.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an EMT in scripted background scenes

• Take direction for medical and emergency setups

• Maintain professionalism in uniformed scenes

• Remain attentive during filming

Requirements

• Ages 25+

• Any gender, any ethnicity

• No prior EMT experience required

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• Time and a half after 8 hours

Coffee Shop Waitress Background Role

Job Description
A scripted television production is casting female background talent to portray a coffee shop waitress. This role involves light service-style movement and background interaction in a café setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a coffee shop waitress in background scenes

• Perform light, natural service movements

• Follow direction from assistant directors

• Maintain a professional appearance

Requirements

• Female performers

• Ages 18+

• Any ethnicity

• Experience helpful but not required

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• Time and a half after 8 hours

Coffee Shop Background Extras

Job Description
A television series is casting background talent to portray customers in coffee shop scenes. This role helps bring everyday realism to interior café settings and is ideal for performers looking to gain on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a coffee shop customer in background scenes

• Follow direction from the production team

• Maintain continuity during filming

• Remain professional on set

Requirements

• Ages 18+

• Any gender, any ethnicity

• Comfortable working indoors on a TV set

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• Time and a half after 8 hours

Background Cars (Hospital & Gym Scenes)

Job Description
A scripted television series is casting background talent with vehicles for hospital and gym scenes. This role involves appearing in exterior and interior scenes to help create realistic environments. Talent must be comfortable being on set and following direction during filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent with your vehicle

• Participate in hospital and gym scene setups

• Follow on-set direction and timing cues

• Remain available for scheduled filming hours

Requirements

• Ages 18+

• Any gender, any ethnicity

• Must have a reliable vehicle

• Comfortable working on a TV set

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• Time and a half after 8 hours

• $20 car bump if selected

True Crime Recreation Role – Victim

Job Description
A non-union true crime television series for a major network is casting a male performer to portray a victim in a crime recreation scene. This role is part of a dramatic reenactment with no scripted dialogue and is filmed in a controlled, low-pressure environment. The production is seeking talent with a strong physical presence to match a specific character profile.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a victim in a true crime reenactment scene

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Perform non-speaking, physical acting for realism

• Maintain professionalism during evening filming

Requirements

• Male talent, late teens to 20s

• Athletic or college football-style build

• Preferred height 6’1” or taller

• Comfortable portraying scripted violence and alcohol-related scenes

• Non-union performers only

• Must be available during the scheduled filming window

Compensation

• $150 per day

• Paid non-union television role

Historical Internal Video Background Roles

Job Description
A historical internal video production is casting male talent for paid background roles portraying members of a real-life business family across different decades. This vintage-style shoot will feature short vignette scenes inspired by the 1940s era and beyond. Talent may appear in one or more scenes, with no full-day commitment required. This is a great opportunity for performers interested in period work and historical storytelling.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray historical characters in short internal video scenes

• Follow creative direction to match specific time periods and family roles

• Maintain a period-appropriate appearance and performance

• Work efficiently during short, scheduled shoot windows

Requirements

• Male talent only

• Roles available for multiple age ranges, including younger adults, middle-aged adults, and seniors

• Must be able to portray family members at different life stages

• Clean-shaven or willing to shave for period accuracy

• Comfortable working in a historical, vintage-style production

• Father-and-son pairings are encouraged

Compensation

• Paid background roles

• Flat-rate compensation

• Short filming commitment (part of the day only)

• Professional experience on a historical video production

Teen Extras for Television Series

Job Description
A scripted television series is casting teens for paid, non-speaking background roles. This opportunity is ideal for young performers looking to gain professional on-set experience while working on a major TV production. Filming will take place in the western suburbs, with multiple shoot days available.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in scripted television scenes

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Maintain professionalism during filming

• Attend a wardrobe fitting if selected (optional but helpful)

Requirements

• Teens ages 16–18

• Open to all ethnicities

• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states

• Available to work multiple shoot days in the western suburbs

• Comfortable working as a non-speaking extra on a TV set

Compensation

• Paid background role

• Industry-standard extra pay rates

• Valuable on-set experience with a professional television production

Teen Passenger Background Role

Job Description
A scripted television production is casting teen performers to appear as passengers in multiple scenes. This background role is ideal for teens interested in gaining on-set experience while working on a professional TV series. Talent must be able to commit to multiple shoot days and participate in a possible wardrobe fitting.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a passenger in scripted television scenes

• Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team

• Remain professional and attentive during filming

• Attend a wardrobe fitting if selected

Requirements

• Teens ages 16–18

• Open to all ethnicities

• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states

• Must be available for multiple filming days

• A parent or guardian must be available for coordination and check-in

Compensation

• Paid background role

• Industry-standard background pay

• Professional on-set experience on a television production

Female Athlete for Educational Video

Job Description
A global educational video project is casting a female athlete for a short K–12 video segment. This role features an athletic performance moment and is ideal for young talent with strong long-jump ability. Filming is brief, professional, and focused on showcasing physical skill in an educational setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a long jump on camera as part of an educational video

• Follow simple on-set direction from the production team

• Present athletic ability clearly and confidently on camera

• Maintain professionalism during a short filming session

Requirements

• Female athlete ages 16–22

• Must be able to long jump approximately 3.5 meters

• Comfortable performing athletic movement on camera

• Available for a short filming commitment

Compensation

• Paid role

• Short filming time (approximately 1–1.5 hours)

• Professional on-set experience for an educational video

Stand-In Role for Television Production

Job Description
A scripted television production is seeking a Caucasian female stand-in to support continuity and lighting setups on set. This non-speaking stand-in role is ideal for talent with a close physical match to a principal actor and availability for professional on-set work. Prior on-set experience is helpful but not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for a principal performer during technical setups

• Maintain consistent positioning, posture, and movement as directed

• Work closely with the crew to support lighting and camera preparation

• Remain professional and camera-ready throughout filming

Requirements

• Caucasian female

• Light brown or dark blonde hair

• Height between 5’3” and 5’4”

• Weight range between 105–125 lbs

• Must closely match the required physical specifications

• Available to work as a non-speaking stand-in on a TV set

Compensation

• $186 for 8 hours

• Time and a half pay after 8 hours

• Paid stand-in role on a professional television production