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Patient Background Roles

Job Description
A scripted television series is casting background talent to portray patients in hospital scenes. These roles involve seated or light movement work to help create authentic medical environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a hospital patient in background scenes

• Follow direction from the production team

• Maintain continuity across takes

• Remain professional on set

Requirements

• Ages 18+

• Any gender, any ethnicity

• Comfortable working in hospital-themed scenes

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• Time and a half after 8 hours

Nurse Background Roles

Job Description
A television production is seeking background talent to portray nurses in hospital scenes. These roles support realistic medical environments and patient care moments.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a nurse in scripted hospital scenes

• Follow on-set direction and medical-style movement

• Maintain continuity across scenes

• Be available for multiple filming days if needed

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

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

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

Firefighter Background Roles for Television Series

Job Description
A network television drama is casting non-union background talent to portray firefighters for upcoming scenes. This opportunity is open to new faces only and is ideal for performers with a fit, athletic appearance who are interested in working on a professional TV set. Filming will take place in the Nashville/Franklin area, and local hires are required.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a firefighter in scripted television scenes

• Take direction from assistant directors and the production team

• Maintain continuity, focus, and professionalism on set

• Be available for extended on-set hours as needed

Requirements

• Non-union background talent

• New faces only (must not have previously worked as a firefighter on this series)

• Males ages 25–50 with fit physiques

• Limited female availability for those who fit smaller uniform sizes

• Must be a local hire in the Nashville or Franklin area

• Must be flexible and available for a full day on set, even if not used the entire time

• Must fit available uniform sizing (jackets and pants provided by production)

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours ($12.50/hour)

• 8-hour guarantee

• Time and a half pay after 8 hours

• Paid non-union background role on a television series