Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

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)

Caucasian Female Student Extra Role

Job Description
A production is casting a Caucasian female background actor to portray a student in an outdoor scene. This is a paid, non-speaking extra role for talent who can match specific physical requirements and work locally. If you have a natural on-camera look and can take direction well, this is a strong opportunity to gain set experience as a student extra.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a student in an outdoor background scene

• Follow on-set direction for movement, timing, and continuity

• Remain camera-ready and professional throughout filming

• Attend a wardrobe fitting prior to the shoot

Requirements

• Caucasian female, ages 16–21

• Long brown hair

• Height between 5’6″ and 5’8″

• Weight between 110–130 lbs

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

• Comfortable performing in a non-speaking background actor role

• Available for a required fitting at a studio location

Compensation

• Paid background role (non-speaking)