Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Extras for TV Series – Pedestrians and Firefighters

Job Description:
A television series is seeking background talent local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and nearby border states to portray pedestrians, pedestrians with cars, and dressed firefighters for an upcoming shoot. Talent should be expressive, reliable, and comfortable working in an outdoor, fast-paced filming environment. Selected individuals will help create realistic street and emergency-response scenes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray pedestrians or pedestrians with cars in various street scenes

• Selected males may appear as dressed firefighters

• Follow direction from the production team

• Maintain continuity and professionalism on set

• Be fully available for the scheduled filming date

Requirements:

• Men and women, ages 20–60s

• All ethnicities welcome

• Clean-shaven males with short hair (ages 20–40) needed specifically for firefighter roles

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

• Must not be working today or scheduled for work on the filming date

Compensation:

• Compensation details provided upon selection

Teen Boys for Indie Feature Film

Job Description:
A new indie feature film is seeking two teen-looking male performers for an upcoming scene. Talent must be 18 years old but able to convincingly portray a 14-year-old on camera. This project offers the chance to work with a familiar crew and actors while contributing to an exciting new film production.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a teenage character in a featured scene

• Follow direction from the production team

• Maintain continuity in appearance throughout filming

• Arrive on set prepared and camera-ready

Requirements:

• Male, age 18 (must look 14)

• Any ethnicity

• Must not have worked on this film previously

• Must provide accurate age and current appearance details

• Reliable and able to work up to 8 hours

Compensation:

• $132.80 for up to 8 hours

Casting Male Servers for TV Production

Job Description
A television production is seeking real male servers with authentic food service experience to appear in a non-speaking background role. Talent will portray restaurant staff in a scene requiring natural movement, professionalism, and familiarity with serving duties. This role is ideal for men who have previously worked as servers and feel comfortable handling plates, drinks, and trays on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a server in a non-speaking background scene

• Perform basic serving actions such as holding plates or carrying trays

• Follow direction for placement, movement, and continuity

• Attend a wardrobe fitting if selected

• Maintain professionalism and readiness on set

Requirements

• Male, ages 40–70

• All ethnicities welcome

• Must live in or near Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or bordering states

• Real serving experience required (current or past)

• Available for filming on the specified date

• Must be comfortable being photographed for director review

• Must provide current hair length and facial hair accuracy

Compensation

• Paid background role (rate provided upon selection)

Casting Bar Scene Extras

Job Description
A television production is seeking background talent for a lively bar scene. Extras will help create an authentic and energetic environment by appearing as patrons in a popular bar setting. This is a great opportunity for those comfortable on camera and able to bring natural reactions to a busy atmosphere.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background patrons in a bar scene

• Follow direction for placement, movement, and continuity

• Maintain natural reactions and on-camera presence

• Stay available for the full duration of the shoot

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 20s–60s

• African American, Asian, Middle Eastern, and Indian talent encouraged to apply

• Must work as a local hire in Illinois (Chicago, suburbs, or nearby states)

• Available to film from afternoon through 10 p.m.

Compensation

• Paid background role

Casting Stand-In for Television Production

Job Description
A television series is seeking a stand-in to match the height, build, and general appearance of a principal actor. This position involves assisting the production team by standing in for lighting, camera blocking, and technical setup. This is a non-speaking role but requires reliability, professionalism, and comfort working closely with the crew.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for a principal actor during lighting and camera setup

• Follow instructions from the camera, lighting, and directing teams

• Maintain consistency in position and movement for technical accuracy

• Work efficiently on set and remain attentive throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Caucasian male

• Balding or bald

• Height: 6’0” to 6’2”

• Weight: 215 to 245 lbs

• Ages 40s to 60s

• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or bordering states in IL

• Previous stand-in or on-set experience is a plus

Compensation

• $186 for 8 hours

• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours

Pizza Tossers for Commercial Project

Job Description
A commercial shoot is seeking experienced pizza tossers who can confidently handle and toss dough on camera. This project is perfect for individuals with real-world pizza shop or dough-tossing experience who can bring skill, authenticity, and energy to a fast-paced filming environment. Additional background customers will also be part of the shoot, but this listing focuses solely on pizza tossers.

Job Responsibilities

• Actively toss and handle pizza dough in various on-camera scenes

• Maintain consistency and safe handling of dough during multiple takes

• Follow direction from the production crew

• Be prepared with a short video or examples of your dough-tossing ability

Requirements

• Adults, experienced pizza dough tossers

• Ability to work locally with reliable transportation

• Comfortable demonstrating real skill on camera

• Available for all required shoot dates

Compensation

• $300 for up to 10 hours

Santa Claus Performer

Job Description
A social media campaign is seeking a seasoned Santa Claus performer to bring warmth, charm, and authenticity to a festive promotional shoot. This role is ideal for experienced Santas who embody the classic holiday spirit and can deliver a joyful, family-friendly presence on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Santa Claus with energy, personality, and authenticity

• Participate in on-camera scenes for a branded social media campaign

• Follow direction from the creative and production teams

• Maintain a friendly, festive demeanor throughout filming

Requirements

• Male performer

• Ages 50–70

• Caucasian

• Real beard strongly preferred

• Experience playing Santa is ideal

• Comfortable with perpetual usage of the footage

• Must be able to work locally and travel as needed

Compensation

• $750 plus mileage reimbursement

Latina Stand-Ins – TV Series

Job Description
A television production is seeking two Latina stand-ins for an upcoming shoot. Stand-ins will work closely with the camera and lighting departments to match the physical profile of the principal actors and ensure accurate scene setup. These roles are non-speaking and require strong reliability and professionalism on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for lighting, camera blocking, and technical setups

• Match the actor’s height, build, and general appearance

• Maintain continuity and precise positioning across takes

• Follow direction from the production and cinematography teams

• Arrive prepared and ready for a full workday

Requirements

• Latina, ages 20s–40s

• Role 1: Height 5’2”–5’4”, 115–135 lbs, dark hair (curly or straight)

• Role 2: Height 5’6”–5’8”, slim to medium build, dark hair

• Must work as a local hire in the Chicago, IL area

• Previous stand-in or on-set experience preferred but not required

Compensation

• $186 for 8 hours

Background Bar Patrons & Pedestrians – TV Series

Job Description
A television series is seeking background actors to appear as bar patrons and pedestrians for an upcoming episode filming in Chicago. Talent may also be selected for outdoor scenes requiring jogging, biking, or general pedestrian movement. These are non-speaking roles ideal for reliable performers who can bring natural, everyday energy to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray bar patrons in interior scenes

• Participate in outdoor scenes as joggers, cyclists, or pedestrians if selected

• Follow direction from the production team and maintain continuity across takes

• Arrive prepared with appropriate wardrobe options based on instructions

Requirements

• Male and female talent

• Ages 20–70

• All ethnicities

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

• Must not be booked for a future date on the same series

Compensation

• Paid background roles

Minor Background Actors – Indie Feature Film

Job Description
An indie feature film is seeking a small number of minors for an upcoming school scene. This project will be filming in River Forest, Illinois, and is ideal for young performers who enjoy being on set and can follow direction well. Selected talent will take part in a classroom-style scene alongside a professional cast and crew.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a school scene as background students

• Follow direction from the production team

• Maintain professionalism and remain focused on set

• Arrive prepared with appropriate wardrobe as instructed

Requirements

• Boys and girls, ages 7–10

• All ethnicities

• Must already have a valid work permit

• Must be able to work locally in River Forest, IL

• No older or younger ages accepted for this scene

Compensation

• $170 for the day