Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Chicago Real People Casting for Paid Billboard Campaign

Job Description
A paid promotional campaign is seeking real people who help make Chicago great. This project is looking for standout locals—restaurant owners, community leaders, designers, athletes, artists, musicians, and other changemakers—who are making an impact through food, community, art, fashion, business, or culture. If you have a strong story and real Chicago pride, this is a great marketing opportunity to be featured in a billboard-style campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a real person featured in a promotional/billboard campaign

• Share a short, authentic story about what you do in Chicago

• Follow simple direction during a photo shoot or filmed capture

• Represent your work, community impact, or creative identity on camera

Requirements

• Adults only (no minors)

• Must be a real Chicago-area local with a meaningful connection to the city

• Open to being photographed/filmed for promotional marketing use

• Ideal fits include: restaurateurs, community leaders, designers, athletes, artists, musicians, business owners, and creators

Compensation

• Paid campaign (rate provided upon selection)

East Asian Boy Photo Double Casting

Job Description
A production is casting an East Asian boy to work as a photo double. This paid opportunity is for child talent who can closely match specific measurements, including skin tone, hair, and overall size. Photo double work is detail-driven, so reliability and the ability to match continuity needs are key.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a photo double for a child performer

• Match the required look and measurements for continuity

• Follow direction from the on-set team during setup and filming

• Be camera-ready and available for multiple takes as needed

Requirements

• East Asian boy

• Must closely match the following sizes:

  • Height: 4’4″

  • Weight: 64 lbs

  • Chest: 24″

  • Waist: 22.5″

  • Pant: 8–9

  • T-shirt: 8–10

  • Shoe: 1Y

• Must be available for all scheduled shoot days

• Parent/guardian must be able to coordinate communication and availability

Compensation

• Paid photo double role (rate provided upon selection)

Male Stand-In Casting

Job Description
A period television production is urgently casting a male stand-in for upcoming shoot days. This paid stand-in opportunity is seeking talent who can closely match a specific look and work as part of the on-set team supporting lighting, camera setups, and scene blocking. If you’re reliable, detail-oriented, and available for multiple shoot days, this is a strong chance to gain professional stand-in experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a stand-in during rehearsals, lighting setups, and camera blocking

• Match the required physical look for continuity and scene setup

• Take direction from the assistant directors, camera, and lighting departments

• Hold marks and remain consistent for repeated takes and adjustments

• Maintain professional availability throughout the shoot day

Requirements

• Male, Caucasian/European/Mediterranean

• Height: 5’10″–6’0″

• Dark hair

• Must be able to portray late 30s

• Full availability for scheduled shoot days in the Atlanta/Doraville area

• Stand-in experience is a plus (list if applicable)

• Must be legal to work in the U.S.

Compensation

• Paid stand-in role (rate provided upon selection)

USAA Member Storytelling Casting

Job Description
A paid storytelling project is seeking real USAA members to share uplifting, authentic stories about life transitions and milestones. This opportunity is open to veterans, active service members, military families, and service-connected community members who can speak honestly about how USAA supported them during meaningful moments—like buying a first home, navigating a major change, or overcoming a challenge. If you’re comfortable being yourself on camera and sharing your experience, this is a great chance to be featured in a real-people campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Share a real personal story in an interview-style setting

• Speak on camera in a natural, conversational way

• Follow simple direction from the production team during filming

• Participate in scheduled project activities as needed

Requirements

• Must be a current USAA member

• Veterans, active service members, military families, and service-connected individuals encouraged to apply

• Comfortable sharing a real, uplifting story on camera

• No acting experience required—authenticity is key

Compensation

• Paid participation (details provided upon selection)

Young Partygoers Needed for Feature Film

Job Description
A feature film is casting a large group of young partygoers for an upcoming scene. This paid background acting opportunity is seeking energetic, camera-ready talent who can bring a fun, modern party vibe on screen. The production is especially interested in booking a strong mix of hip-looking men and women, with additional roles available for partygoers who are comfortable smoking and vaping for a separate scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a partygoer in a feature film background scene

• Follow direction for movement, timing, and continuity during party action

• Maintain a natural, lively presence that matches a social party environment

• Stay professional and available for multiple takes as needed

Requirements

• Ages 18–30

• All genders encouraged to apply

• Must be comfortable working in a party scene setting

• Some roles require comfort with smoking and vaping (for select partygoer roles)

• Must be able to work as a background actor in Chicago

Compensation

• $132.80 for 8 hours

Electricity Stories Casting

Job Description
A paid project is seeking individuals and families who use electricity and/or gas in meaningful, interesting ways for a 2026 initiative. This casting is looking for real people with authentic stories—community-minded volunteers, creative artists, tech professionals, and families who rely on power in their everyday lives. If you’re a customer of select utility companies and have a story worth sharing, this is an opportunity to be featured in a fully compensated campaign-style project.

Job Responsibilities

• Share your real-life “electricity story” on camera or in a documented project setting

• Participate in planned filming or project activities as scheduled

• Communicate clearly with the production team about your story and availability

• Follow simple production direction during interviews or feature segments

Requirements

• Individuals or families with meaningful electricity and/or gas use stories

• Examples welcomed (not limited to):

  • Community volunteers who cook or support local shelters/events

  • Parents doing fun activities with kids at home using power

  • Artists and creators who use electricity for their work (light artists, DJs, musicians, glassblowers, etc.)

  • Community leaders who host events

  • Drone pilots, robot builders, and other tech professionals

  • IT and technology professionals

• Must be a customer of one of these utility companies:

  • PECO (Philadelphia area)

  • Delmarva (Delaware & Eastern Maryland area)

  • BGE (Baltimore area)

  • Atlantic City Electric (South Jersey area)

  • PEPCO (P.G. & MoCo areas)

  • ComEd (Chicago area)

Compensation

• Fully compensated participation (details provided upon selection)

Church Comedy Sketch Background Actors

Job Description
A major comedy sketch is seeking background actors to portray churchgoers in a fun, high-energy church scene. This paid background acting opportunity is looking for talent who can help create an authentic church atmosphere on camera while staying professional, flexible, and comfortable with comedy content. If you’re an Atlanta-area performer ready for a quick shoot day, this is a great way to build your on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a church member in a comedy sketch background scene

• Follow direction for movement, timing, and continuity

• Maintain a natural, believable churchgoer presence on camera

• Remain professional and ready for multiple takes during filming

Requirements

• Ages 21–70

• African American male and female talent encouraged to apply

• Must be comfortable with comedy content and not easily offended

• Must have church-appropriate wardrobe: church clothes or casual church attire (not fancy)

• Must have reliable transportation to set

• Must be healthy and able to work on set

Compensation

• $50 flat rate (paid background role)

6-Month-Old Baby Casting

Job Description
A paid production is casting a 6-month-old baby for an upcoming project. The team is looking for a baby with blue eyes and lighter hair tones such as auburn or strawberry blonde. Parents and guardians can apply on behalf of their child by submitting clear photos and contact information.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on set as an infant performer for filmed scenes

• Remain comfortable and calm during filming with a parent/guardian present

• Be available for production needs such as short takes, breaks, and simple adjustments

Requirements

• Baby must be 6 months old by Jan. 23

• Blue eyes required

• Light hair tones preferred: auburn or strawberry blonde

• Parent/guardian must be able to communicate with production and coordinate availability

Compensation

• Paid project (rate provided upon selection)

High School Student Background Actors

Job Description
A production is casting background actors to portray high school students in a fun outdoor scene. This is a paid, non-speaking extra opportunity for teen talent across multiple ethnicities who can bring a natural student look and follow simple on-set direction.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a high school student in an outdoor background scene

• Follow direction for movement, timing, and continuity

• Maintain a believable student look and on-camera presence

• Remain professional and camera-ready throughout filming

Requirements

• Ages 16–21

• Male students needed

• African American, Asian, Latino, Caucasian, and Indian talent encouraged to apply

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

• Comfortable working as a non-speaking background actor outdoors

Compensation

• Paid non-speaking background role

Featured Uncle Larry Role

Job Description
A production is casting a featured background actor to portray “Uncle Larry” in a non-speaking scene. This paid extra opportunity is seeking male blue-collar types in their 20s across all ethnicities. Talent must be camera-ready, able to attend a wardrobe fitting, and comfortable being photographed for director approval.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the featured “Uncle Larry” character in a non-speaking scene

• Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity

• Maintain a believable blue-collar look and natural on-camera presence

• Attend a wardrobe fitting and be available for director photo approval

Requirements

• Male, must be in your 20s (required)

• Blue-collar type

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

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

• Must be available for a wardrobe fitting at a studio location

• Comfortable submitting photos for director review

Compensation

• Paid featured extra role (non-speaking)