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Extras for Sports Commercial
Job Description
A sports commercial is casting background extras for an upcoming production filming in Chicago. Casting directors are seeking kids, teens, and adults of all ethnicities and genders for paid extra roles. Both SAG and non-union performers are welcome to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to gain on-set experience while working on a professional commercial production.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray background extras in sports commercial scenes.
- Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
- Maintain continuity and professionalism on set.
- Be available for one or multiple filming days as scheduled.
Requirements
- Kids ages 5–10.
- Teens and adults ages 18 and older.
- Open to all genders and ethnicities.
- SAG and non-union performers welcome.
- Must be local to Chicago or able to self-report.
- Available to work one or multiple filming days during the production schedule.
Compensation
- SAG rate: $466 for 8 hours.
- Paid commercial opportunity.
- One-day or multiple-day bookings available.
- Professional experience on a sports commercial production.
CASTING CALL — Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story
ROLES: Stand-In #3
SHOOT DATES: 07/06 through 07/27
AVAILABILITY: Must be available Monday through Friday during the filming schedule. May not work every date but must be available to be considered.
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: $180/8
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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:
Stand-In #3
• Height: 5’4″
• Weight: 120 lbs
• Female
• Caucasian
• Blonde hair
• Mid-20s to mid-50s appearance
• Stand-in experience preferred
Stand-in experience preferred.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.
CASTING CALL — Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story
ROLES: Stand-in #1 | Stand-in #2
SHOOT DATES: July 6 through July 27 (Monday–Friday schedule)
AVAILABILITY: Must be available throughout the filming period. You may not work every day, but must be available for consideration.
LOCATION: Chicago, Illinois
RATE: $180/8 hours
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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:
Stand-in #1
- Height: 5’5″
- Weight: 120 lbs
- Female, Caucasian
- Mid-20s to mid-40s
- Brunette
Stand-in #2
- Height: 6’2″
- Weight: 180 lbs
- Male, Caucasian
- Mid-20s to mid-40s
- Dark blond/light brunette
Stand-in experience preferred.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.
Medical Commercial Casting for Chicago Talent
Job Description
A paid medical commercial is casting full-figured and plus-size talent for an upcoming pharmaceutical campaign filming in Chicago. Casting directors are seeking local adults across several age groups and ethnicities for hero and secondary roles. This commercial offers competitive rates, guaranteed usage fees, and additional usage options for selected talent.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform in a professional medical commercial.
- Attend a scheduled wardrobe fitting before filming.
- Follow direction from the production team during the shoot.
- Be available for all required fitting and filming dates.
Requirements
- Must be a local resident of the Chicago area or able to self-report.
- Seeking full-figured and plus-size individuals.
- Seeking Asian men and women ages 60+.
- Seeking Hispanic men ages 60+.
- Seeking Caucasian men ages 60+.
- Seeking Caucasian or Mediterranean women ages 70+.
- Seeking African American women ages 70+.
- Must be available for both the fitting and filming schedule.
Compensation
- Hero Talent:
- $250 fitting fee (up to 4 hours).
- $720 session fee (10-hour shoot).
- $3,500 usage fee.
- $6,000 exclusivity fee.
- Additional usage and exclusivity options available.
- Secondary Talent:
- $250 fitting fee (up to 4 hours).
- $720 session fee (10-hour shoot).
- $2,500 usage fee.
- Additional usage options available.
- Usage is guaranteed for booked talent.
“Incautious” Plot Summary:
A stay-at-home mother struggles to watch over her children as she finds herself addicted to alcohol and other drugs. A broken man takes out his anguish on his wife and children.
Goals for the Project:
I am trying to create a slow burning, tense, thought provoking, dramedy story with very complex characters that convey a wide range of emotions. In addition to giving extensive verbal notes during rehearsals, I provide in-depth written character notes regarding their past along with a Scene-by-Scene analysis for each character. I possess a very close attention to detail and specific vision regarding my characters. I am a very calm person who will never yell at actors/actresses or crew and will treat everyone with the most respect.
Breakdown:
Dylan (Male)-8-16 (Support):
Intelligent, charismatic and honest, but also defensive and ill tempered, Dylan is someone who you want on your side and definitely someone you do not want to start an argument with. He talks a lot, reacts quickly and speaks fast.
Auditions:
Round One: Jan 3rd, Jan 7th, Jan 10th, Jan 14th, Jan 17th , Jan 21st
Callback: Jan 31st, Feb 4th , Feb 7th
Locations: Jackalope Theatre Company and The Raven Theatre in North Chicago, IL
Shoot Dates:
Weekends in Spring/Summer of 2026 (Up to 16 total shoot days)
More details regarding exact dates and times will be sent shortly.
Status for Auditions: Non-Union
Compensation:
Points/Deferred Payment (Depending on role), IMDB Credit, Copy, Meals
Director’s Bio:
Harry is a passionate filmmaker who has been watching movies since as long as he can remember. Some of his favorite films include, “Memento”, “The Dark Knight”, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Alien”, etc. He has seen nearly 11,000 films and is as crazy about movies as any individual you will ever meet. Harry has worked on a number of various films, and has written, produced, directed, and edited “515”, “Enter the Room”, “In the Backseat”, “Bay for Blood” and “The Corridor Crossing”.
“Incautious” Plot Summary:
A stay-at-home mother struggles to watch over her children as she finds herself addicted to alcohol and other drugs. A broken man takes out his anguish on his wife and children.
Goals for the Project:
I am trying to create a slow burning, tense, thought provoking, dramedy story with very complex characters that convey a wide range of emotions. In addition to giving extensive verbal notes during rehearsals, I provide in-depth written character notes regarding their past along with a Scene-by-Scene analysis for each character. I possess a very close attention to detail and specific vision regarding my characters. I am a very calm person who will never yell at actors/actresses or crew and will treat everyone with the most respect.
Breakdown:
Tyler (Mark and Sarah’s First Cousin) (Male)- 18-30’s (Support):
Upbeat and energetic, Tyler is a fun spirited individual who gets along well with others but is a bit of a troublemaker who sometimes bends the rules. He speaks fast and smiles and laughs frequently.
Auditions:
Round One: Jan 3rd, Jan 7th, Jan 10th, Jan 14th, Jan 17th , Jan 21st
Callback: Jan 31st, Feb 4th , Feb 7th
Locations: Jackalope Theatre Company and The Raven Theatre in North Chicago, IL
Shoot Dates:
Weekends in Spring/Summer of 2026 (Up to 16 total shoot days)
More details regarding exact dates and times will be sent shortly.
Status for Auditions: Non-Union
Compensation:
Points/Deferred Payment (Depending on role), IMDB Credit, Copy, Meals
Director’s Bio:
Harry is a passionate filmmaker who has been watching movies since as long as he can remember. Some of his favorite films include, “Memento”, “The Dark Knight”, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Alien”, etc. He has seen nearly 11,000 films and is as crazy about movies as any individual you will ever meet. Harry has worked on a number of various films, and has written, produced, directed, and edited “515”, “Enter the Room”, “In the Backseat”, “Bay for Blood” and “The Corridor Crossing”.
“Incautious” Plot Summary:
A stay-at-home mother struggles to watch over her children as she finds herself addicted to alcohol and other drugs. A broken man takes out his anguish on his wife and children.
Goals for the Project:
I am trying to create a slow burning, tense, thought provoking, dramedy story with very complex characters that convey a wide range of emotions. In addition to giving extensive verbal notes during rehearsals, I provide in-depth written character notes regarding their past along with a Scene-by-Scene analysis for each character. I possess a very close attention to detail and specific vision regarding my characters. I am a very calm person who will never yell at actors/actresses or crew and will treat everyone with the most respect.
Breakdown:
Courtney (Female)- 20’s-60’s (Lead):
Intelligent and caring, but stoic, Courtney is a great listener who has plenty of compassion, even if she sometimes has trouble conveying this fact. She has stiff body posture, speaks calmly and slowly.
Auditions:
Round One: Jan 3rd, Jan 7th, Jan 10th, Jan 14th, Jan 17th , Jan 21st
Callback: Jan 31st, Feb 4th , Feb 7th
Locations: Jackalope Theatre Company and The Raven Theatre in North Chicago, IL
Shoot Dates:
Weekends in Spring/Summer of 2026 (Up to 16 total shoot days)
More details regarding exact dates and times will be sent shortly.
Status for Auditions: Non-Union
Compensation:
Points/Deferred Payment (Depending on role), IMDB Credit, Copy, Meals
Director’s Bio:
Harry is a passionate filmmaker who has been watching movies since as long as he can remember. Some of his favorite films include, “Memento”, “The Dark Knight”, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Alien”, etc. He has seen nearly 11,000 films and is as crazy about movies as any individual you will ever meet. Harry has worked on a number of various films, and has written, produced, directed, and edited “515”, “Enter the Room”, “In the Backseat”, “Bay for Blood” and “The Corridor Crossing”.
“Incautious” Plot Summary:
A stay-at-home mother struggles to watch over her children as she finds herself addicted to alcohol and other drugs. A broken man takes out his anguish on his wife and children.
Goals for the Project:
I am trying to create a slow burning, tense, thought provoking, dramedy story with very complex characters that convey a wide range of emotions. In addition to giving extensive verbal notes during rehearsals, I provide in-depth written character notes regarding their past along with a Scene-by-Scene analysis for each character. I possess a very close attention to detail and specific vision regarding my characters. I am a very calm person who will never yell at actors/actresses or crew and will treat everyone with the most respect.
Breakdown:
Sarah Eaton (Female)-4-13 (Lead):
Shy, kind and easygoing, but also a bit overly sensitive, Sarah is the adorable little sister that everyone would hope for. She speaks softly and slowly.
Auditions:
Round One: Jan 3rd, Jan 7th, Jan 10th, Jan 14th, Jan 17th , Jan 21st
Callback: Jan 31st, Feb 4th , Feb 7th
Locations: Jackalope Theatre Company and The Raven Theatre in North Chicago, IL
Shoot Dates:
Weekends in Spring/Summer of 2026 (Up to 16 total shoot days)
More details regarding exact dates and times will be sent shortly.
Status for Auditions: Non-Union
Compensation:
Points/Deferred Payment (Depending on role), IMDB Credit, Copy, Meals
Director’s Bio:
Harry is a passionate filmmaker who has been watching movies since as long as he can remember. Some of his favorite films include, “Memento”, “The Dark Knight”, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Alien”, etc. He has seen nearly 11,000 films and is as crazy about movies as any individual you will ever meet. Harry has worked on a number of various films, and has written, produced, directed, and edited “515”, “Enter the Room”, “In the Backseat”, “Bay for Blood” and “The Corridor Crossing”.
“Incautious” Plot Summary:
A stay-at-home mother struggles to watch over her children as she finds herself addicted to alcohol and other drugs. A broken man takes out his anguish on his wife and children.
Goals for the Project:
I am trying to create a slow burning, tense, thought provoking, dramedy story with very complex characters that convey a wide range of emotions. In addition to giving extensive verbal notes during rehearsals, I provide in-depth written character notes regarding their past along with a Scene-by-Scene analysis for each character. I possess a very close attention to detail and specific vision regarding my characters. I am a very calm person who will never yell at actors/actresses or crew and will treat everyone with the most respect.
Breakdown:
Kristen Briggs (Jimmy and Katie’s Dad) (Female)- 20’s-60’s (Lead):
Kind and warm on the inside, but loud, angry, impatient and intense on the surface, Kristen can be quite intimidating, particularly while being pushed into a corner by her husband Clyde. She has strong body posture, a loud voice and one of the most intense screams imaginable.
Auditions:
Round One: Jan 3rd, Jan 7th, Jan 10th, Jan 14th, Jan 17th , Jan 21st
Callback: Jan 31st, Feb 4th , Feb 7th
Locations: Jackalope Theatre Company and The Raven Theatre in North Chicago, IL
Shoot Dates:
Weekends in Spring/Summer of 2026 (Up to 16 total shoot days)
More details regarding exact dates and times will be sent shortly.
Status for Auditions: Non-Union
Compensation:
Points/Deferred Payment (Depending on role), IMDB Credit, Copy, Meals
Director’s Bio:
Harry is a passionate filmmaker who has been watching movies since as long as he can remember. Some of his favorite films include, “Memento”, “The Dark Knight”, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Alien”, etc. He has seen nearly 11,000 films and is as crazy about movies as any individual you will ever meet. Harry has worked on a number of various films, and has written, produced, directed, and edited “515”, “Enter the Room”, “In the Backseat”, “Bay for Blood” and “The Corridor Crossing”.
