Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Kids Extras (Schoolyard Scene)

Job Description
A docu-film is casting kids to appear as background extras in a schoolyard scene filming in Savannah, Georgia. This is a quick, paid shoot looking for children who can take simple direction and look natural on camera in a period setting. Production will be pulling costumes, so accurate kid sizing is important. This is a local hire only—no travel or lodging provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a student in a schoolyard background scene

• Follow direction for simple movement, reactions, and continuity

• Arrive on time and remain attentive during filming

• Work with wardrobe/costumes for a period-appropriate look

Requirements

• Kids ages 8–12

• Must be local to Savannah, GA (no travel or lodging provided)

• Parent/guardian must be available for communication and supervision

• Must provide recent photos and accurate sizing details

• Reliable transportation to and from set

Compensation

• $100/day

Stand-In (Caucasian Female, Red/Reddish Hair)

Job Description
A television production is casting a Caucasian female stand-in to work on set in the Chicago area. This paid stand-in role is for someone with red or reddish hair and a slim to medium build who can match an actor’s general look. As a stand-in, you’ll be used for lighting, camera blocking, and setup before the principal actor steps in—so being patient, professional, and comfortable taking technical direction is key.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for an actor during lighting setups and camera blocking

• Follow direction from the crew for marks, timing, and positioning

• Maintain continuity in posture and movement while scenes are prepped

• Remain focused and available on set for repeated technical adjustments

Requirements

• Caucasian female, ages 20s–40s

• Red or reddish hair

• Slim to medium build

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

• Comfortable working closely with the crew in a technical stand-in role

• Must provide a current color photo showing your current look (no headshots, no sunglasses, no hats, no cropped head/hair)

• Prior stand-in or extra experience helpful but not required

Compensation

• Paid stand-in role (rate provided if selected)

Firefighter (Male Background Extra)

Job Description
A television production is casting male background actors to portray firefighters in an upcoming scene. This paid background extra role is seeking talent with a clean, uniform-ready look who can follow direction and appear authentic on camera in a professional firehouse environment. Production is only considering local hires in the Chicago area and nearby border states that touch Illinois, and they are prioritizing new faces who have not worked on the show recently.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter in a TV scene as background talent

• Follow direction for blocking, placement, and continuity

• Maintain a professional, camera-ready appearance on set

• Be comfortable wearing firefighter-related wardrobe as assigned by production

Requirements

• Male, ages 30s–50s

• African American, Asian, Indian, or Latino

• Clean-shaven with short hair

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

• Must provide a current color photo that accurately shows your current facial hair/hair

• Photo rules: no headshots, no comp cards, no sunglasses, no hats, no cropped heads/hair

• Do not apply if you worked on this production within the last week

Compensation

• Paid background role (rate provided if selected)

Chicago-Area Extras (Cars, Pedestrians, Medics, Looky-Loos)

Job Description
A television production is casting local Chicago-area background talent for multiple extra roles, including people with cars, pedestrians, clean-shaven men with short hair to portray medics, and general “looky-loos” who can react naturally on camera. This paid background acting opportunity is open to all ethnicities and a wide age range. If you have a vehicle that fits the guidelines, you may be featured driving or parked on camera, but you can also be considered without a car.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a background extra in street and public scene setups

• For drivers: bring your vehicle and follow direction for staging and movement

• For pedestrians/looky-loos: provide natural reactions and realistic background action

• For medic roles: appear professional and uniform-ready as directed

• Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• Male and female, all ethnicities, ages 20s–70s

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

• Do not apply if you worked on this production within the last week

• If submitting with a car: vehicle must be any color except red, black, or white

• Must provide a current color photo showing your current look (no headshots, no sunglasses, no hats, no cropped head/hair)

• Must provide full clothing sizes (production requires accurate sizing)

• For medics: clean-shaven men with short hair

Compensation

• Paid background roles (rate provided if selected)

Bar Patron (Male Background Extra)

Job Description
A television production is casting male background actors to portray bar patrons hanging out at a bar scene. This paid background extra opportunity is seeking talent with a natural, everyday look who can bring relaxed “barfly” energy on camera. Production is only considering local hires in the Chicago area and nearby border states that touch Illinois, and they are prioritizing new faces who haven’t worked recently on this show.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a bar patron in a casual bar hangout scene

• Follow direction for background action, placement, and continuity

• Maintain a natural, camera-ready appearance throughout filming

• Remain professional on set and available for the full workday

Requirements

• Male, ages 30s–40s

• All ethnicities welcome

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

• Must provide a current color photo showing your current facial hair (if any)

• Photo rules: no headshots, no old pics, no sunglasses, no hats, no cropped heads/hair

• Do not apply if you worked on this production within the last week

Compensation

• Paid background role (rate provided if selected)

Street Dancers for Major TV Series (Featured & Supporting Roles)

Job Description
A major television series is casting street dancers for featured and supporting on-camera roles. This is a great opportunity for dancers with strong style, performance energy, and confidence in front of the camera. Production is looking for talent who can bring authentic street dance skills and personality to screen for an upcoming 2026 shoot.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform street dance routines on camera for a major TV series

• Take direction from choreographers and the production team

• Bring high energy, strong musicality, and performance presence to each take

• Maintain professionalism on set, including punctuality and continuity

Requirements

• Street dancers with solid skills and performance experience

• Comfortable performing on camera in a TV production environment

• Available for a February 2026 filming window

• Professional attitude and ability to follow direction

• Must be able to work as a local hire in the UK (London and surrounding areas)

Compensation

• Paid roles (rates vary by role and shoot days)

• Featured and supporting roles available

Little League Baseball Teams + Coaches + Families (Background Roles)

Job Description
A production filming near Wilmington, North Carolina is casting real Little League baseball teams for an upcoming scene. They’re looking for 1–2 teams of different sizes with true Little League (Majors) experience, plus potential coaches and family crowd to fill out the stands. This is a paid background opportunity for youth athletes and supporting community members who can bring authentic baseball energy on camera. Teams must be within reasonable driving distance of Wilmington and able to work as local hires.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in on-camera baseball scenes as a real Little League team

• Follow direction from the production team for gameplay beats and staging

• Maintain continuity across takes (positions, actions, reactions)

• For coaches: support the scene as an on-camera coach presence

• For families: portray a lively crowd with natural cheering and reactions

Requirements

• Little League Baseball Teams: Any gender, any ethnicity, ages 9–12

• Teams must have Little League (Majors) level experience

• Seeking 1–2 teams of different sizes

• Coaches: Any gender, any ethnicity, ages 18+ (real team coaches preferred if requested)

• Families/Crowd: Any gender, any ethnicity, ages 8+

• Must be able to provide your own wardrobe based on production guidelines or attend a fitting if needed

• Must be within driving distance (local hire; no travel provided)

Compensation

• Guaranteed $96 for 8 hours

• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours

Nurse (Female, Featured Commercial Role)

Job Description
A non-union healthcare commercial is casting a featured Nurse role for a transplant-themed spot filming in Richmond, Virginia. This on-camera commercial opportunity is seeking a warm, professional performer who can portray a supportive nurse with confident bedside manner. The scene focuses on calm, caring presence and authentic reactions while working with patients and medical staff. Self-tapes are required for consideration.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a nurse in a healthcare commercial scene with natural, professional energy

• Support the on-camera medical moment through realistic actions and reactions

• Follow direction for blocking, pacing, and continuity across takes

• Maintain a calm, caring, trustworthy presence on camera

Requirements

• Female, 30s (approx.)

• African American

• Comfortable performing on camera in a medical setting

• Warm, confident, and professional presence

• Able to attend an in-person fitting and be available within the filming window

• Self-tape required for consideration

Compensation

• Session fee: $600 / 10-hour day

• Overtime: $100/hour for additional hours

• Fitting fee: $250 per person

• Usage buyout: $1,250 for 1 year (Year 2 +10%, Year 3 +10% on Year 2)

• Less any applicable fees

Surgeon (Female, Featured Commercial Role)

Job Description
A non-union healthcare commercial is casting a featured Surgeon role for a transplant-themed spot filming in Richmond, Virginia. This on-camera commercial opportunity is seeking a confident, trustworthy female performer who can portray a skilled medical professional with warmth and authority. The scene includes speaking directly to a patient about a procedure while building rapport, so clear communication and natural presence on camera are key. Self-tapes are required for consideration.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a surgeon speaking with a patient in a healthcare commercial scene

• Communicate procedure details clearly with a calm, confident tone

• Show trust, credibility, and bedside manner through subtle performance choices

• Follow direction for blocking, pacing, and continuity across takes

Requirements

• Female, 50s (approx.)

• Indian descent

• Comfortable performing dialogue on camera

• Friendly, confident, trustworthy presence

• Able to attend an in-person fitting and be available within the filming window

• Self-tape required for consideration

Compensation

• Session fee: $600 / 10-hour day

• Overtime: $100/hour for additional hours

• Fitting fee: $250 per person

• Usage buyout: $1,250 for 1 year (Year 2 +10%, Year 3 +10% on Year 2)

• Less any applicable fees

Bride (Female, Featured Commercial Role)

Job Description
A non-union healthcare commercial is casting a featured Bride role for a transplant-themed spot filming in Richmond, Virginia. This on-camera commercial role centers on a young bride preparing for her wedding with emotional, grounded moments that feel real and relatable. The character has a kidney transplant donor storyline, so you should be comfortable with the concept of a prosthetic scar and note any latex allergies. Self-tapes are required for consideration.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a bride getting ready for her wedding in a healthcare commercial scene

• Deliver natural, emotional reactions and subtle facial expressions on camera

• Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity across takes

• Perform simple scripted actions that support the story (reflection, anticipation, connection)

Requirements

• Female, early 30s (approx.)

• African American

• Comfortable portraying emotional, authentic moments on camera

• Must note any latex allergies (prosthetic scar involved)

• No visible tattoos, or tattoos must be coverable (note in submission if applicable)

• Able to attend an in-person fitting and be available within the filming window

Compensation

• Session fee: $600 / 10-hour day

• Overtime: $100/hour for additional hours

• Fitting fee: $250 per person

• Usage buyout: $1,250 for 1 year (Year 2 +10%, Year 3 +10% on Year 2)

• Less any applicable fees