Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

CASTING CALL — Deli Boys, Season 2 Promo
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: Deli Boys S2 Promo
ROLES: Stand-In
SHOOT DATES: Saturday, 12/13/25 (possible additional date Sunday, 12/14/25)
AVAILABILITY: Full day availability; call time TBD
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: $250/10
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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:

SAAGAR SHEIKH (“RAJ”) STAND-IN
• Gender: Matching the actor
• Height: 5’10” (must be within 1 inch)
• Skin Tone: Very close match to Saagar Sheikh
• Experience: Stand-in experience or strong understanding of stand-in work

ASIF ALI (“MIR DAR”) STAND-IN
• Gender: Matching the actor
• Height: 5’7″ (must be within 1 inch)
• Skin Tone: Very close match to Asif Ali
• Experience: Stand-in experience or strong understanding of stand-in work

POORNA JAGANNATHAN (“LUCKY”) STAND-IN
• Gender: Matching the actor
• Height: 5’6″ (must be within 1 inch)
• Skin Tone: Very close match to Poorna Jagannathan
• Experience: Stand-in experience or strong understanding of stand-in work

FRED ARMISEN (“MAX”) STAND-IN
• Gender: Matching the actor
• Height: 5’8″ (must be within 1 inch)
• Skin Tone: Very close match to Fred Armisen
• Experience: Stand-in experience or strong understanding of stand-in work

Stand-in experience required, if applicable.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.

OPEN CASTING CALL — BACKGROUND ACTORS

HULU’s The Bear — Season 4
CASTING BY: 4 STAR CASTING
PROJECT: The Bear — Season 4
ROLE TYPE: Background Actors (Extras)
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: TBD
UNION STATUS: Non-Union

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

4 Star Casting is holding an Open Casting Call for background actors to appear in HULU’s hit series The Bear — Season 4. Production is seeking a wide variety of looks, ages, and backgrounds to portray restaurant patrons, pedestrians, kitchen staff, and general Chicago locals.
No prior acting experience is required for background roles.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

• All genders
• All ethnicities
• Ages 18+
• Must be legally able to work in the U.S.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Chicago, IL
• Must be reliable and able to follow on-set direction

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.

About The Bear:

The Bear is a critically acclaimed American comedy-drama series produced by FX Productions for FX on Hulu. The series was created by Christopher Storer, who also serves as showrunner and executive producer, and is widely recognized for its grounded storytelling and realistic depiction of professional kitchen culture.

Production Overview

• Creator: Christopher Storer
• Studio: FX Productions
• Network / Streaming Platform: FX on Hulu in the United States; Disney+ internationally
• Executive Producers: Christopher Storer, Joanna Calo, Hiro Murai, Josh Senior, Matty Matheson, and Tyson Bidner
• Culinary Producer: Courtney Storer, a professional chef and Christopher Storer’s sister
• Genre: Comedy-drama
• Episode Runtime: Half-hour format, typically ranging from approximately 20 to 48 minutes

Filming & Development

FX ordered the pilot for The Bear in March 2021, with the series officially greenlit in October 2021. Filming takes place primarily in Chicago, Illinois, with the real-life restaurant Mr. Beef on Orleans Street serving as both inspiration and a key filming location for the fictional “Original Beef of Chicagoland.” Later seasons expanded production internationally, including scenes shot in Singapore, Bangkok, and Hong Kong.

The series is known for its distinctive visual and audio style, using fast editing, overlapping dialogue, and heightened sound design to reflect the intensity of a working kitchen. Notably, the Season 1 episode “Review” was filmed as a single continuous 17-minute take. Seasons 3 and 4 were filmed back-to-back beginning in February 2024, with Season 4 released in June 2025 and a fifth season announced for 2026.

Cast

The main ensemble includes Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Abby Elliott, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, and Matty Matheson, who also serves as an executive producer.

Lioness Paid Background Actors (Active/Reserve Military)

Job Description
A new production is seeking active duty and reserve military for paid, non-speaking background roles. This is a great opportunity for military extras and background actors who want on-set experience and a professional credit in a high-energy project.

The espionage thriller Lioness has officially been renewed for Season 3, with Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman returning as stars and executive producers. The new season moved forward after scheduling and deal logistics were finalized, with production planning shaped around the leads’ busy film calendars. Season 3 is expected to ramp up following a longer gap after Season 2, as the series continues its high-stakes storytelling centered on the Lioness program and the personal sacrifices that come with it.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray military personnel in non-speaking background scenes for the production

• Follow on-set direction from the assistant directors and background team

• Arrive camera-ready, on time, and prepared for wardrobe/continuity as needed

• Maintain professional conduct on set throughout filming

Requirements

• Must be active duty or reserve military (relevant experience required)

• Comfortable working as a non-speaking background actor

• Able to provide recent, clear photos (headshot and full-body) during the application process

• Must provide accurate contact details and work eligibility information when requested

Compensation

• Paid background role (rate and details provided upon booking)

• Professional on-set experience and production credit opportunity

Lioness Paid Extras for Dance Club Scene (TV Show)

Job Description
A TV production is hiring paid extras to appear in a high-energy dance club scene for Lioness. Casting is seeking background actors who can bring fun, authentic nightclub vibes on camera. This is a great fit for talent looking for paid background work, non-speaking roles, and on-set experience in a professional production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a club-goer in a lively dance club background scene

• Follow direction from the on-set team to help maintain continuity and energy

• Commit to a full day on set as needed for filming

• Work professionally with wardrobe and production during the day

Requirements

• Ages 21–39

• Comfortable dancing and moving naturally in a nightclub environment

• Available for a costume fitting if requested prior to filming

• Reliable, punctual, and able to take direction quickly on set

Compensation

• Paid non-speaking background role

• Payment details provided upon booking

Real Family Needed for Paid Drama Scene

Job Description
A paid casting call is seeking a real family to appear together in a scripted drama production. Filming will take place in Glasgow, and the scene will be shot on one filming day (exact day to be confirmed). Families of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply for this paid family acting opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on set as a real family in a non-speaking or lightly directed drama scene

• Follow production direction and maintain continuity throughout the shoot day

• Be camera-ready and available for the full day once scheduled

• Provide requested details and a recent family photo during the application process

Requirements

• Real family: 2 parents + 2 children (ages 6–12)

• Available during the full filming window (dates confirmed closer to shoot)

• Comfortable working as on-camera talent in a professional TV/film environment

• Able to share names, ages, contact information, and a recent family photo

Compensation

• Paid opportunity

Paid Firefighter Extra (Non-Speaking Role)

Job Description
A production is seeking a paid background actor to portray an ND firefighter in a non-speaking extra role. This opportunity is ideal for talent looking for paid extras work, background acting, and on-camera fire department roles in a professional set environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter in a non-speaking background scene

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity throughout filming

• Arrive on time, ready to work, and remain available for the full shoot

• Provide accurate wardrobe sizes and work details when requested

Requirements

• Male, Caucasian, clean-shaven

• Ages 30s–40s

• Dark short hair (some gray is okay)

• Height: 5’11” to 6’2”

• Weight: 175–200 lbs

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

• Able to provide a recent color photo plus height, weight, age, phone number, city/state, and clothing sizes

• Clothing sizes needed: jacket, T-shirt, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, shoe

• If applicable, share when you last worked on Chicago Fire

Compensation

• Paid background role (details provided upon booking)

Fort Lauderdale Police Station Scene Extras With Cars

Job Description
A production filming police station scenes is seeking background actors with vehicles for a paid extra role. Talent will appear as everyday people arriving and parked outside a police station setting. This is a great fit for performers looking for paid background work, extras casting with cars, and non-speaking on-camera roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in exterior police station scenes with your vehicle

• Follow direction from the background team and stay consistent for continuity

• Arrive on time and remain available for the full shoot window

• Provide your own wardrobe following production guidelines if booked

Requirements

• Ages 18+

• Any gender, any ethnicity

• Must have your own car to be considered

• Vehicles cannot be red, white, or flashy colors

• Able to complete the required application form and provide requested details

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• Time-and-a-half for each hour beyond 8 hours

• Additional $20 vehicle bump added to your pay

Fort Lauderdale Perps (Paid Background Role)

Job Description
A production is casting paid background actors to portray perps in police station scenes. This is a great opportunity for talent looking for paid extras work, crime drama background roles, and non-speaking on-camera experience in a professional set environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a “perp” character in non-speaking police station scenes

• Follow direction from the background team and maintain continuity

• Arrive on time and remain available for the full filming window

• Wear your own wardrobe based on production-provided guidelines if booked

Requirements

• Ages 18+

• Any gender, any ethnicity

• Comfortable portraying a suspect/perp role on camera

• Able to complete the required application form and provide requested details

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

Fort Lauderdale Police Station Background Extras (Paid)

Job Description
A production is casting paid background actors for police station scenes. This is a great fit for performers looking for paid extras work, police station background roles, and non-speaking on-camera experience in a professional set environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in police station scenes (non-speaking)

• Follow direction from the background team and maintain continuity throughout takes

• Arrive on time and remain available for the full filming window

• Provide your own wardrobe based on production guidelines if booked

Requirements

• Ages 18+

• Any gender, any ethnicity

• Comfortable working on set in a structured environment

• Able to complete the required application form and provide requested details

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

Fort Lauderdale Police Station Desk Attendants (Paid Background Role)

Job Description
A production is casting paid background actors to portray police station desk attendants in station scenes. This is a great opportunity for talent looking for paid extras work, front desk background roles, and non-speaking on-camera experience in a professional set environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a desk attendant working in a police station setting (non-speaking)

• Follow direction from the background team and maintain continuity during filming

• Arrive on time and remain available for the full filming window

• Provide your own wardrobe based on production guidelines if booked

Requirements

• Ages 18+

• Any gender, any ethnicity

• Comfortable portraying a professional, administrative role on camera

• Able to complete the required application form and provide requested details

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• Time-and-a-half for each hour beyond 8 hours