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Military Experienced Actors for “Chicago Fire”
Job Description
“Chicago Fire” is seeking men and women with real military experience for paid, non-speaking background roles in an upcoming exterior scene filming in the Chicago area. This opportunity is looking for authentic military professionals and veterans who can bring their real-world experience, discipline, and presence to the production.
Job Responsibilities
- Work as a non-speaking background actor on “Chicago Fire.”
- Use real-world military experience to bring authenticity to the scene.
- Perform natural background actions as directed by the production team.
- Follow on-set instructions and maintain continuity between takes.
- Remain professional and prepared throughout an extended filming day.
Requirements
- Men and women with real military experience.
- Ages 20s–60s.
- Open to all ethnicities.
- Male talent must be clean-shaven with short hair in accordance with the requested look.
- Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois.
- Must be comfortable working an exterior scene.
- Early morning availability may be required.
Compensation
- $206 for 8 hours.
- Overtime paid at time-and-a-half after 8 hours.
- Additional $25 special ability bump.
Grandfather for “911 Nashville” Wedding Scene
Job Description
The 20th Century Television series “911 Nashville” is seeking a male background actor to portray the grandfather of the groom in an upcoming wedding scene filming in Franklin, Tennessee. This non-union background acting opportunity is looking for talent who can bring a natural and authentic family presence to the on-camera celebration.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray the groom’s grandfather in a wedding scene.
- Participate naturally in family and wedding-related background activity.
- Interact authentically with other performers as directed.
- Follow instructions from the production team throughout filming.
- Maintain continuity and professionalism during an extended filming day.
Requirements
- Black male.
- Ages 55–70.
- Comfortable portraying the grandfather of the groom.
- Must be prepared for a filming day of 12 hours or longer.
- Must be able to work as a local hire in Franklin, Tennessee, and surrounding areas.
- Non-union talent.
Compensation
- $100 for 8 hours.
- Overtime paid at time-and-a-half after 8 hours.
Male Patient for Healthcare Commercial
Job Description
A healthcare commercial shooting in Pittsburgh is seeking a male actor for a non-speaking principal patient role. Casting is looking for Hispanic or diverse talent who can portray a healthcare patient authentically through expressive reactions and natural on-camera behavior.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a patient in a healthcare commercial.
- Deliver natural expressions and reactions without dialogue.
- Participate in staged healthcare interactions as directed.
- Follow creative direction from the production team.
- Maintain consistency and professionalism during filming.
Requirements
- Male talent.
- Hispanic or diverse background.
- Late 50s to early 60s.
- Non-union talent.
- Must be within driving distance of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Must work as a local hire.
Compensation
- $2,200 total for shoot day and usage.
- Plus 20% agent fee, if applicable.
Female Healthcare Technician for Commercial
Job Description
A healthcare advertising production in Pittsburgh is casting a female actor to portray a technician. This non-speaking principal role is open to talent of all races and ethnicities and requires someone who can bring an authentic, professional presence to a healthcare environment.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a healthcare technician in a commercial.
- Perform realistic workplace actions without dialogue.
- Follow instructions and creative direction from production.
- Interact naturally with patients and other healthcare characters.
- Maintain a believable professional presence on camera.
Requirements
- Female talent.
- Early 40s.
- Open to all races and ethnicities.
- Non-union talent.
- Must be within driving distance of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Must work as a local hire.
Compensation
- $2,200 total for shoot day and usage.
- Plus 20% agent fee, if applicable.
Athletic Male Surgery Patient for Healthcare Commercial
Job Description
A Pittsburgh healthcare commercial is seeking an athletic male actor to portray a surgery patient. This non-speaking principal commercial role is looking for talent with a fit appearance who can naturally portray a patient and communicate believable reactions without dialogue.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a surgery patient in a healthcare commercial.
- Deliver realistic patient reactions and expressions.
- Perform the role without spoken dialogue.
- Follow creative direction throughout the shoot.
- Maintain professionalism and continuity on set.
Requirements
- Caucasian male.
- Late 20s.
- Athletic, fit, or in-shape appearance.
- Non-union talent.
- Must live within driving distance of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Must work as a local hire.
Compensation
- $2,200 total for shoot day and usage.
- Plus 20% agent fee, if applicable.
Father for Healthcare Commercial
Job Description
A healthcare commercial filming in Pittsburgh is casting a male actor to portray the father of a pediatric patient. This non-speaking principal role requires a warm, authentic on-camera presence. Real fathers with children who fit the pediatric role are encouraged to participate as a duo.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray the father of a pediatric patient.
- Perform natural parent-and-child interactions without dialogue.
- Convey authentic emotions through expressions and body language.
- Follow direction from the commercial production team.
- Maintain continuity between takes.
Requirements
- Caucasian male.
- Early 40s.
- Non-union talent.
- Real father-and-child duos are welcome.
- Must be within driving distance of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Must work as a local hire.
Compensation
- $2,200 total for shoot day and usage.
- Plus 20% agent fee, if applicable.
Child Actor for Healthcare Commercial
Job Description
A Pittsburgh healthcare commercial is seeking a young actor for a non-speaking principal pediatric patient role. Boys and girls are welcome, and real father-and-child duos are encouraged to participate together. The role calls for a child who can comfortably follow simple direction and perform naturally on camera.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a pediatric patient in a healthcare commercial.
- Perform natural, age-appropriate reactions without dialogue.
- Follow simple instructions from the production team.
- Interact naturally with the actor portraying the father.
- Remain comfortable and professional in an on-camera environment.
Requirements
- Caucasian boy or girl.
- Ages 5–10.
- Non-union talent.
- Real father-and-child duos are welcome.
- Must be within driving distance of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Must work as a local hire.
Compensation
- $2,200 total for shoot day and usage.
- Plus 20% agent fee, if applicable.
Pregnant Patient for Healthcare Commercial
Job Description
A healthcare commercial in Pittsburgh is seeking a female actor to portray a pregnant patient in a non-speaking principal role. Talent does not need to actually be pregnant to be considered. The selected performer should be comfortable delivering natural, relatable reactions in a healthcare setting.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a pregnant patient in a healthcare commercial.
- Perform natural patient interactions and reactions without dialogue.
- Follow creative and performance direction on set.
- Work comfortably within staged healthcare scenes.
- Maintain continuity throughout filming.
Requirements
- Caucasian female.
- Late 20s to early 30s.
- Talent does not need to be pregnant.
- Non-union talent.
- Must be within driving distance of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Must work as a local hire.
Compensation
- $2,200 total for shoot day and usage.
- Plus 20% agent fee, if applicable.
Asian Female Nurse for Healthcare Commercial
Job Description
A paid healthcare commercial filming in Pittsburgh is seeking an Asian female actor to portray a nurse. This non-speaking principal role requires an expressive performer who can naturally portray a medical professional and communicate through realistic actions and reactions.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a nurse in a healthcare commercial.
- Perform authentic medical workplace actions as directed.
- Communicate emotions and reactions without spoken dialogue.
- Work naturally alongside other cast members.
- Follow production direction throughout filming.
Requirements
- Asian female.
- Mid-20s.
- Non-union talent.
- Comfortable portraying a nurse in a healthcare environment.
- Must live within driving distance of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Must work as a local hire.
Compensation
- $2,200 total for shoot day and usage.
- Plus 20% agent fee, if applicable.
African American Male Healthcare Worker for Commercial
Job Description
A healthcare commercial is casting an African American male actor to portray a healthcare worker in a non-speaking principal role. This Pittsburgh-based opportunity calls for talent who can authentically represent a medical professional through natural actions, expressions, and interactions.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a healthcare professional in a commercial.
- Perform realistic workplace actions without dialogue.
- Interact naturally with other performers during healthcare scenes.
- Take direction from the production team.
- Maintain a professional on-camera presence.
Requirements
- African American male.
- Late 30s.
- Non-union talent.
- Comfortable portraying a healthcare professional.
- Must be within driving distance of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Must work as a local hire.
Compensation
- $2,200 total for shoot day and usage.
- Plus 20% agent fee, if applicable.


