Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Urgent Background Role – Hamilton

Job Description
A fast-turnaround background role is available for a project filming today. Talent should be prepared to arrive on set quickly and follow production direction with professionalism. This role is ideal for performers seeking immediate on-set experience and the chance to work in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Report to set promptly and be ready for immediate filming

• Follow instructions from the production team

• Contribute natural background action to support scene atmosphere

• Maintain professionalism and flexibility throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Ages 18–27

• Non-union talent

• Able to arrive on set as soon as needed today

Compensation

• Compensation details will be provided upon booking

Courthouse Background Talent

Job Description
A period-set production is seeking background actors to portray courthouse attendees in scenes set in the 1980s–1990s. This role is ideal for performers who enjoy creating authentic atmosphere and enhancing story world realism. Talent will help bring busy courthouse environments to life through natural, grounded background action.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray courthouse attendees in 1980s/1990s-era scenes

• Follow direction from the background coordinator and production team

• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming

• Arrive camera-ready and prepared for a full day on set

Requirements

• All genders, ages 25–60

• Must be a local hire

• Must not have previously worked on this project

• Ability to match the look and tone of a late-20th-century setting

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours ($12.50/hr with a four-hour guarantee + time and a half after)

Show Attendee Extras for Feature Film

Job Description:
A feature film production is seeking a large group of background actors to portray show attendees for two upcoming shoot days. This is an excellent opportunity for performers looking to gain experience on a professional film set while contributing to high-energy crowd scenes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Appear as a show attendee in feature film scenes

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Maintain continuity, energy, and professionalism throughout filming

• Arrive ready for wardrobe, check-in, and placement

Requirements:

• Male and female talent

• Ages 18–55

• Non-union performers

• Professional headshots or digitals preferred

Compensation:

• Paid opportunity

Feature Film Music Executive Extras

Job Description:
A feature film production is seeking talented background actors to portray music executives in an upcoming shoot. This is a great opportunity for performers interested in expanding their on-camera experience while contributing to a polished, professional film environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a music executive in a feature film scene

• Follow direction from the production team

• Maintain professionalism throughout the shoot

• Arrive prepared and ready for wardrobe and filming

Requirements:

• Male and female talent

• Ages 25–45

• Non-union performers

• Professional headshots or digitals preferred

Compensation:

• Paid opportunity

Senior Extras for Commercial Production

Job Description:
A commercial production is seeking male and female extras ages 60 to 80 to appear in an upcoming shoot. This is a great opportunity for talent interested in on-camera work, offering a simple and straightforward role. Casting is looking for individuals who are comfortable on set and able to follow basic direction.

Job Responsibilities:

• Appear as background talent in a commercial shoot

• Follow direction from the production team

• Maintain a positive and professional attitude on set

Requirements:

• Ages 60–80

• Open to all genders

• Must provide a recent full-body photo

• Comfortable participating in a commercial environment

Compensation:

• $225 minus 10%

Job Description:
A short-form project is seeking three middle school–aged performers to portray spelling bee contestants. This is a quick, paid opportunity ideal for young talent who are comfortable on camera and able to follow simple direction. The session will be brief, with a fun, light atmosphere suitable for beginners or experienced young actors.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a spelling bee contestant in a filmed segment

• Follow direction from the production team

• Bring natural energy and age-appropriate personality to the role

• Arrive on time and be prepared for a short filming session

Requirements:

• Middle school–aged children

• Comfortable being on camera

• Able to take direction well

• Accompanied by a parent or guardian

Compensation:

• Paid opportunity

• Approximate duration: 1–2 hours

Professional Server

Job Description:
A production filming in Sandy Springs, GA is seeking a professional server with a strong fine dining background. This role requires polished interpersonal skills, confidence interacting with others, and the ability to portray an experienced server in an upscale environment. Talent should be comfortable following direction and maintaining a refined, professional demeanor on camera.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a fine dining server in an on-camera setting

• Deliver professional, polished interactions as part of the scene

• Follow direction from the production team

• Maintain continuity and consistency throughout filming

Requirements:

• All genders welcome

• Ages 23–40

• Caucasian

• Prior fine dining service experience required

• Reliable, professional, and comfortable on camera

Compensation:

• $175 for 12 hours

Extras for TV Series – Pedestrians and Firefighters

Job Description:
A television series is seeking background talent local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and nearby border states to portray pedestrians, pedestrians with cars, and dressed firefighters for an upcoming shoot. Talent should be expressive, reliable, and comfortable working in an outdoor, fast-paced filming environment. Selected individuals will help create realistic street and emergency-response scenes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray pedestrians or pedestrians with cars in various street scenes

• Selected males may appear as dressed firefighters

• Follow direction from the production team

• Maintain continuity and professionalism on set

• Be fully available for the scheduled filming date

Requirements:

• Men and women, ages 20–60s

• All ethnicities welcome

• Clean-shaven males with short hair (ages 20–40) needed specifically for firefighter roles

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

• Must not be working today or scheduled for work on the filming date

Compensation:

• Compensation details provided upon selection

Non-Speaking Patient Roles for Medical Campaign

Job Description:
A local medical provider campaign is seeking a variety of non-speaking talent to portray patients in photo and video shoots. These roles require individuals who can express authenticity, relatability, and natural presence on camera. Talent of different ages and backgrounds are needed for single-day shoots taking place throughout November and December.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a patient in non-speaking photo or video scenes

• Convey natural expressions and authentic reactions

• Follow direction from the production and photography teams

• Arrive camera-ready and maintain continuity throughout the shoot

• Be fully available for the scheduled filming or photo date

Requirements:

• Talent must match one of the following categories:

  • White woman, 60+

  • Hispanic man, 25–30

  • White woman, 50+

  • Black man, 50+

  • White man, 30s

  • White mom, 30s–40s

  • Child (any age) with white mom, 30s–40s

• Comfortable in non-speaking roles focused on expression and presence

• Reliable, professional, and fully available for the selected date

Compensation:

• Photo-only roles: $350

• Photo and video roles: $500

• Child rate: $250

College-Aged Talent for Food Chain Commercial

Job Description:
A major food chain commercial is seeking real college-aged individuals who can bring authenticity and youthful energy to screen. This non-union project is looking for men and women who can naturally portray everyday students in a fun, relatable commercial setting. Talent should be comfortable on camera and ready to contribute to a lively, upbeat shoot.

Job Responsibilities:

• Appear as background talent in a commercial setting

• Convey natural, youthful, and relatable energy

• Follow direction from the production team

• Be fully available for the scheduled filming day

Requirements:

• Ages 18–24, all ethnicities welcome

• Must be able to portray a real college-aged individual

• Comfortable on camera and able to take direction

• Professional, reliable, and available for a full shoot day

Compensation:

• $250 per day