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Male Stand-In for Television Series

Job Description
A scripted television series is casting a male stand-in to support lighting and camera blocking for upcoming scenes. This non-speaking role requires a close physical match to a principal actor and is ideal for performers with prior on-set experience or those looking to work behind the scenes in a professional TV production. Local talent from the Chicago area is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for a principal actor during technical rehearsals

• Match height, build, and general appearance for lighting and camera setup

• Follow direction from the assistant directors and camera team

• Remain available and professional throughout filming days

Requirements

• Caucasian male

• Ages 20s–40s

• Brown or dark blonde hair

• Height between 5’8” and 5’10”

• Slim to medium build

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

• Stand-in or background experience is a plus

Compensation

• $186 for 8 hours

• Time and a half after 8 hours

• Paid stand-in role on a television series

Security Background Extras

Job Description
A scripted television production is casting male background extras to portray security staff in a strip club scene. This role requires a confident, authoritative presence to help create realistic nightclub security moments on screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as security personnel in background scenes

• Maintain alert, professional body language

• Follow direction for positioning and movement

• Remain attentive during extended filming hours

Requirements

• Male performers only

• Ages 21–40

• All ethnicities welcome

• Comfortable working in adult-themed settings

• Must have full-day availability

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours

• Time and a half pay after 8 hours

Bartender Background Extras

Job Description
A television series filming in Atlanta is seeking male background extras to portray bartenders in a strip club scene. This role involves realistic bar service actions and confident on-camera presence in a nightlife environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a bartender in a scripted strip club scene

• Perform natural bar service movements

• Follow blocking and direction from assistant directors

• Maintain a professional demeanor on set

Requirements

• Male performers only

• Ages 21–40

• All ethnicities welcome

• Comfortable working in adult-themed environments

• Must have full-day availability

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours

• Time and a half pay after 8 hours

Strip Club Patron Background Extras

Job Description
A scripted television series is casting male background extras to portray strip club patrons in an adult-themed nightlife scene. This role is non-speaking and focuses on natural reactions, energy, and atmosphere in a controlled production environment. Filming will take place in Atlanta, Georgia.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a strip club patron in background scenes

• React naturally and maintain energetic, realistic behavior

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Remain professional during adult-themed filming

Requirements

• Male performers only

• Ages 21–55

• All ethnicities welcome

• Must be comfortable around semi-nudity and adult club settings

• Must have full-day availability

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours

• Time and a half pay after 8 hours

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