The Chi’ Season 7 Casting Call for a Party Scene

Job Description
A New York City production is seeking a street MC and background actors for a holiday scene. The street MC is a high-energy, New York–style Santa character who wears streetwear and an over-the-top holiday sweater while collecting donations for children. Background actors will appear as pedestrians and shoppers. Faces will be visible on camera in both roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Street MC: Engage the crowd and portray the donation-collecting holiday character.
• Background actors: Act as pedestrians or shoppers in a New York City scene.
• Work one shoot day and follow on-set direction.

Requirements

• Provide your own transportation.
• Background applicants must be adults and available for a daytime shoot.
• Send a DM with your full name, email address, phone number, and the role you want.

Compensation

• Street MC: $450 for 12 hours; fitting details to be determined if needed.
• Background actors: $250 for 10 hours; no fitting.

Footage may be used online, in digital and video advertising, and on in-venue retail signage for one year from first use.

NASCAR Fans for TV Series

Job Description

A television series is seeking background actors to portray NASCAR fans attending a race. This opportunity is open to adult talent of all ethnicities who can bring authentic energy and excitement to a professional race-day scene. Filming will take place in the Senoia and Hampton, Georgia areas.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an enthusiastic NASCAR fan attending a race.
• Participate in crowd and background scenes as directed.
• React naturally to simulated race-day action.
• Follow instructions from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain professional on-set behavior.

Requirements

• Must be 18 or older.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be available to work in Senoia or Hampton, Georgia.
• Comfortable portraying a NASCAR fan in a large race-day environment.
• Able to follow production direction during filming.

Compensation

• $182/12.

African American Background Actors for Snoop Dogg Biopic

Job Description

A major biopic centered on Snoop Dogg is seeking African American background actors for scenes portraying the 1980s and 1990s. This SAG-AFTRA production is filming in the Los Angeles area and is looking for local performers who can authentically fit the period and bring energy to the project.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background characters in scenes set during the 1980s and 1990s.
• Work collaboratively with the production team and follow on-set direction.
• Maintain the appropriate period look and character throughout filming.
• Arrive prepared and remain professional during production.

Requirements

• African American talent.
• Must be local to the Los Angeles, California area.
• Must be able to authentically portray characters from the 1980s and 1990s.
• Comfortable working as a background performer on a professional film production.

Compensation

• Union rate: $231/8.

Male Firefighter Background Actors for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking clean-shaven male background actors in their 20s–50s, of all ethnicities, to portray firefighters in an exterior firehouse scene. These paid, non-speaking roles do not require real firefighting experience.

Applicants must be local to Chicago, its suburbs, or states bordering Illinois. Filming may last approximately 12 hours, with a start time as early as 5:30 a.m. New extras are welcome, and the production is also casting season-to-season background talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter in an exterior firehouse scene.
• Follow the production team’s direction during filming.
• Maintain consistent appearance and actions between takes.

Requirements

• Male talent in their 20s–50s.
• All ethnicities are welcome.
• Must be clean-shaven.
• Be local to Chicago, its suburbs, or a state bordering Illinois.
• Be available for an approximately 12-hour filming day and a possible 5:30 a.m. start.
• Submit a recent color photograph.
• Include your height, weight, age, phone number, city, state, and clothing sizes.
• State when you last worked on “Chicago Fire,” if applicable.
• If you are a new extra, write “New Extra” at the top of your email.

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours.
• Time and a half after 8 hours.
• Paid, non-speaking background work.

Background Extras for Video Production

Job Description

A video production in Los Angeles is casting four background extras to appear in an upcoming project. This opportunity is open to adults who are local to the Los Angeles area and interested in gaining on-set experience as background talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background extra in a video production.
• Follow direction from the production team while on set.
• Perform natural background actions as required for each scene.
• Work professionally and cooperatively with the cast and crew.
• Remain available throughout the required production period.

Requirements

• Must be 18 or older.
• Must be located in Los Angeles, California.
• Comfortable appearing on camera as background talent.
• Reliable and able to follow production direction.
• No previous acting experience specified.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Catering will be provided on set.

Officer 3 – “I’d Kill to Be You” True Crime Series

Job Description

The nonunion true crime recreation series “I’d Kill to Be You” is seeking a female actor in good physical condition to portray Officer 3 in episode 208. This paid police officer role films in the Knoxville, Tennessee area and appears in one scene. With no scripted audio, the performance focuses on physical action and expressive reactions. The filming schedule is pending.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a police officer in one true crime recreation scene.
• Follow direction and convey reactions through movement and body language.
• Perform physical actions as directed, including running, squatting, sitting, and standing for extended periods.

Requirements

• Female actor in good physical condition.
• Able to run, squat, sit, and stand for long periods.
• Available to film in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.
• Comfortable performing without scripted audio.
• Submit your full name, height, and location.
• Include two current photos: one full-body and one shoulders-up.
• Stand straight and have someone else take the photos without sunglasses, hats, or filters.

Compensation

• $75 per day.
• One scene.
• Nonunion production.

Officers 1–2 – “I’d Kill to Be You” True Crime Series

Job Description

A nonunion true crime recreation series is seeking physically fit male actors of any ethnicity to portray Officers 1–2 in episode 208 of “I’d Kill to Be You.” These paid acting opportunities film in the Knoxville, Tennessee area, with each role appearing in three scenes. The production has no scripted audio, so performances rely on physical action and expressive reactions. The filming schedule is pending.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a police officer in three true crime recreation scenes.
• Follow direction and communicate through movement and nonverbal reactions.
• Perform physical actions, including running, squatting, sitting, and standing for extended periods.

Requirements

• Male actors of any ethnicity.
• Physically fit and able to run, squat, sit, and stand for long periods.
• Available to film in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.
• Comfortable performing without scripted audio.
• Submit your full name, height, and location.
• Include two current photos: one full-body and one shoulders-up.
• Stand straight and have someone else take the photos without sunglasses, hats, or filters.

Compensation

• $125 per day for each role.
• Three scenes per role.
• Nonunion production.

Donna – “I’d Kill to Be You” True Crime Series

Job Description

A nonunion casting opportunity is available for a Black female actor in her 50s–60s to portray Donna in episode 208 of “I’d Kill to Be You.” Filming takes place in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. This one-scene role portrays the perpetrator’s friend during an interview with detectives. With no scripted audio, the performance relies on expressive reactions and physical storytelling. The filming schedule is pending.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Donna during a true crime recreation scene involving a detective interview.
• Convey the character’s reactions through facial expressions and body language.
• Follow direction to support the scene’s storytelling.

Requirements

• Black female actor in her 50s–60s.
• Available to film in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.
• Comfortable performing without scripted audio.
• Include two current photos: one full-body and one shoulders-up.
• Stand straight and have someone else take the photos without sunglasses, hats, or filters.

Compensation

• $75 per day.
• One scene.
• Nonunion production.

Male Background Actors to Portray 1983 Police Officers

Job Description

A television film based on a documentary is seeking local Caucasian and African American male background actors to portray police officers in scenes set in 1983. Filming takes place in East Point, Georgia. These paid, non-speaking roles require a period-appropriate appearance and confirmed availability.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a police officer in scenes set in 1983.
• Follow production direction and maintain continuity between takes.
• Wear the provided uniform with your own required footwear and white T-shirt.

Requirements

• Caucasian or African American men ages 25–60; older applicants with a youthful appearance may be considered.
• Be local to the East Point, Georgia area.
• Have confirmed availability. Do not submit while awaiting confirmation from another production.
• Own black tactical or work boots and a white T-shirt.
• Have a hairstyle appropriate for 1983: no dreadlocks, locs, twists, braids, man buns, ponytails, crew cuts, or undershaved styles.
• No earrings or ear gauges.
• Be clean-shaven or have a 1980s-style mustache. Beards must be trimmed and appropriate to the period.
• Submit three recent photos, including one full-body photo.
• Include your name, age, phone number, height, and weight.
• Provide jacket, neck, shirt, sleeve, waist, pants, and shoe sizes.
• Confirm whether you own black work boots and state your distance from East Point.
• Be available for a call time that is yet to be confirmed.

Compensation

• $140 for 12 hours.
• Uniform provided.

Male Background Actors to Portray ATF Agents, Police Officers, and a Paramedic

Job Description

A television film based on a documentary is seeking Caucasian male background actors ages 24–58 for non-speaking roles in East Point, Georgia. Available roles include one ATF agent, two police officers, and one paramedic.

Selected performers should prepare for a possible afternoon-to-overnight filming schedule, approximately 1 p.m.–1 a.m. The final call time is to be confirmed.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an ATF agent, police officer, or paramedic in film scenes.
• Follow the production team’s direction during filming.
• Maintain consistent wardrobe and actions between takes.

Requirements

• Caucasian men ages 24–58.
• Be available to film in East Point, Georgia.
• Be available for the potential afternoon-to-overnight schedule.
• Have black tactical or work boots and tactical pants, specifically required for the ATF role.
• Submit three recent photos, including one full-body photo.
• Include your name, age, phone number, height, and weight.
• Provide jacket, neck, shirt, sleeve, waist, pants, and shoe sizes.
• State your distance from East Point, Georgia.
• Use the email subject line corresponding to your selected role.

Compensation

• $140 for 12 hours.
• All roles are non-speaking background positions.

Multicultural Background Actors for “911 Nashville”

Job Description

“911 Nashville” is seeking nonunion background talent ages 18–65 of all genders for a multicultural scene. This casting opportunity is specifically for people of Asian, Southeast Asian, and African descent who can work as local hires in Nashville, Tennessee, and surrounding areas.

Some bookings will include the use of a performer’s vehicle for additional compensation. Applicants without a suitable vehicle are also welcome.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in a multicultural television scene.
• Follow production direction throughout filming.
• Provide your vehicle for filming if selected for a vehicle booking.

Requirements

• Be ages 18–65; all genders are welcome.
• Be of Asian, Southeast Asian, or African descent.
• Be local to Nashville or surrounding areas.
• Commit to potential filming days of 12 or more hours, regardless of call time.
• Be prepared to receive your call time the afternoon before filming.
• For vehicle bookings, have a vehicle that is not white.
• Submit your full name, height, age confirmation, city, state, and cell number.
• Indicate whether you have a Tennessee driver’s license or ID; this is not required to submit.
• Include your vehicle’s make, model, and color, if applicable.
• Attach three current photos, including at least one full-body photo, showing your current hairstyle and appearance without filters, hats, or sunglasses.
• Complete the production’s I-9 verification and provide acceptable original documents on set.
• The notice excludes applicants with employer-specific work visas sponsored by another employer or agent; production cannot provide visa sponsorship.
• Submit by email only. DMs and texts are not accepted.

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours, with an eight-hour guarantee.
• Base rate of $12.50 per hour, with time and a half after eight hours.
• Additional $25 if your vehicle is used.

Male and Female Extras for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is casting paid male and female extras for an outdoor scene filming in the Chicago area. The production is seeking adults of various ages and ethnicities to appear in non-speaking background roles. This opportunity is open to local talent from Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, and nearby states bordering Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a non-speaking background actor on “Chicago Fire.”
• Participate in outdoor scenes as directed by the production team.
• Follow instructions from assistant directors and other crew members.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
• Be prepared for an extended production day.

Requirements

• Men and women in their 20s–70s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or states bordering Illinois.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors.
• Must be available for a production day that may last approximately 12 hours.

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours.