Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Upscale Restaurant Patrons for Featured Background Roles

Job Description
A production is seeking upscale, trendy, and camera-ready men and women to portray restaurant patrons in a lively, modern dining scene. This opportunity is great for individuals who enjoy working on stylish sets and can bring polished energy and natural reactions to a non-speaking background role. Talent will help create the atmosphere of a high-end social setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a restaurant guest in an upscale dining environment

• Maintain a fashionable, polished look on camera

• Provide natural background reactions and movement

• Follow direction from the production team and maintain continuity

• Attend wardrobe fitting if required

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 20–40

• All ethnicities welcome

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

• Must not have worked on the hospital scene filmed on 11/26

• Stylish, fit, and comfortable appearing in a trendy restaurant environment

• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow on-set guidance

Compensation

• Paid non-speaking background roles

Extras for Police Training Scene

Job Description
A production is seeking background actors to portray participants in a police-related training scene. Talent will appear in white shirts and help bring authenticity, structure, and realism to the environment. This role is ideal for individuals who can follow direction, maintain continuity, and stay professional on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray training participants wearing white shirts

• Follow direction from the production team regarding movement and positioning

• Maintain a clean, consistent look throughout filming

• Stay attentive and professional during all takes

Requirements

• Men: Clean-shaven, short hair, Chicago regulation mustache allowed

• Women and men of all ethnicities

• Ages 40–60

• Must bring or wear a white shirt as directed

• Must be available for wardrobe fitting and all shoot dates

• Local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding border states

Compensation

• Paid background role

Upscale Restaurant Patrons – Background Extras

Job Description
A major production filming in Chicago is casting upscale, trendy, and fit background extras for an upcoming restaurant scene. This is a great opportunity for individuals who can embody a polished, stylish look suitable for an upscale dining environment. These are paid, non-speaking roles, and no prior extra experience is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a restaurant patron in an upscale dining atmosphere

• Follow direction from the production team

• Arrive dressed in trendy, upscale attire for the scene

• Attend a wardrobe fitting if required (approx. 2 hours or less)

Requirements

• Men and women

• Ages 20–40

• All ethnicities welcome

• Must be local to Chicago, suburbs, or bordering states

• Must not have worked the Chicago Fire hospital scene on 11/26

• Must be able to provide measurements and clothing sizes

Compensation

• Paid non-speaking extra roles

Real Firefighters for Training Scene – Chicago Production

Job Description
A major production filming in Chicago is seeking real firefighters to portray authentic fire academy training scenes. These are paid, non-speaking roles intended to bring realism and accuracy to the project. Firefighters should have a clean-shaven look or sport a regulation Chicago-style mustache. The production aims to feature real professionals to ensure the scene reflects genuine tactics and physicality.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in fire academy training-style scenes

• Follow on-set safety guidelines and direction from the production team

• Perform movements and actions typical of real firefighter training

• Bring authenticity and professionalism to the project

Requirements

• Real firefighters only

• Male and female, all ethnicities

• Chicago locals, suburbs, or bordering states (must work as a local hire)

• Ages:

  • 20s–30s for active firefighters

  • 40s–60s for firefighter instructors

• Must have short hair and be clean-shaven, or wear a regulation Chicago firefighter mustache

Compensation

• Paid non-speaking role

Stand-In for Captain Hargrave

Job Description
A television production is seeking a stand-in who matches the physical appearance of the actor portraying Captain Hargrave. This position plays a crucial role in supporting the camera and lighting teams by holding marks, maintaining consistent positioning, and assisting with technical setup before each scene. Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to follow precise direction are essential.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for the actor playing Captain Hargrave during lighting and camera setup

• Maintain accurate marks, posture, and positioning for technical adjustments

• Work closely with the camera and lighting departments

• Support smooth and efficient scene preparation throughout the shooting day

Requirements

• African American female

• Dark hair or dark hair with lighter tips

• Height: 5’7’’–5’9’’

• Slim to medium build

• Local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states

• Comfortable working as a stand-in and following detailed instructions

Compensation

• $186 for 8 hours

Stand-In for Jen

Job Description
A television production is seeking a stand-in to match the physical profile of the actor portraying Jen. This role supports the lighting and camera teams by maintaining consistent positioning during shot setup. Talent should be professional, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while following detailed on-set direction.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for the actor portraying Jen during lighting and camera adjustments

• Maintain consistent marks, posture, and positioning for technical setup

• Follow direction closely from the camera and lighting departments

• Contribute to efficient and smooth scene preparation throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Asian female

• Ages 20s–40s

• Height: 5’5’’–5’7’’

• Weight: 110–135 lbs

• Dark hair

• Local to Chicago, nearby suburbs, or surrounding border states

• Comfortable working as a stand-in and following precise instructions

Compensation

• $186 for 8 hours

Extras for Hospital Scene

Job Description
A television production is seeking local talent to appear as non-speaking extras in an upcoming hospital scene. The production is looking for men and women who can portray visitors, staff, and individuals in a medical setting. Talent should be able to follow on-set direction and maintain professionalism throughout filming. Only locals from Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and nearby border states are eligible.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background characters in a hospital environment

• Follow direction from the production and background team

• Maintain continuity and professionalism during filming

• Arrive prepared with accurate clothing sizes

Requirements

• Men and women, all ethnicities

• Ages 20s to 70s

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

• Must provide full clothing sizes and recent photo

• Should not have recently worked on this production

Compensation

• $132.8 for 8 hours

Male Firefighter Extras for TV Production

Job Description
A TV production is seeking clean-shaven male extras with short hair to portray firefighters in upcoming scenes. This opportunity is ideal for performers who can work local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states. Talent should be prepared for fast turnaround and ready to step into uniformed roles that require a strong, professional appearance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter in background scenes

• Follow direction from the production team to maintain realism and continuity

• Arrive prepared with necessary wardrobe sizes and information

• Maintain a clean-shaven, short-hair appearance for filming

Requirements

• Clean-shaven males with short hair

• Ages 20s–40s

• All ethnicities welcome

• Must work as a local hire in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or IL border states

• Must not have worked on the production in the last two weeks or be scheduled for a future date

Compensation

• Paid opportunity

Models for Fashion Showcase: Roses Dipped in Spring

Job Description
A Chicago-based beauty and fashion event is hosting its second annual “Roses Dipped in Spring” showcase, featuring an all–white rose theme. The organizers are seeking models with strong presence, confidence, and individuality to walk in this creative fashion presentation. Models should bring expressive energy, poise, and a polished runway look to help bring the artistic vision to life.

Job Responsibilities

• Walk in the “Roses Dipped in Spring” fashion showcase

• Bring confidence, personality, and stage presence

• Follow direction from event coordinators during rehearsals and the show

• Represent the event’s all–white rose theme with elegance and style

Requirements

• Models of all backgrounds welcome

• Must be available for the model call in Chicago

• Should possess professional demeanor and strong runway energy

• Comfortable walking and presenting in front of an audience

Compensation

• Paid event opportunity (rate provided upon selection)

Stand-In for Television Production (Passerby Match)

Job Description
A television production is looking for a stand-in who matches the physical appearance of the actor playing the Passerby character. This non-speaking position supports the crew by assisting with lighting, camera blocking, and overall scene preparation. Talent must be local to Illinois or surrounding border states and fully available for the scheduled workday.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for the Passerby actor during lighting and camera setup

• Maintain consistent positioning and continuity for technical accuracy

• Follow direction from the production team throughout the shoot

• Remain available for the full duration of the filming day

Requirements

• African American female

• Ages 20s–40s

• Dark hair

• Height: 5’4″ to 5’6″

• Local to Chicago, IL, nearby suburbs, or surrounding border states

• Stand-in or on-set experience preferred but not required

Compensation

• $186 for 8 hours