Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Branded Dating Show Casting Call

Job Description
A branded dating show is now casting real people to take part in a fun, on-camera dating experience alongside two content creators. This paid opportunity is focused on genuine connection, personality, and openness to finding love in a filmed, social setting. No acting experience is required—authenticity and confidence are key.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a filmed dating experience

• Interact naturally with content creators and other participants

• Share honest reactions, thoughts, and personality on camera

• Follow light direction during filming

Requirements

• Female daters ages 20–30 who date men

• Male daters ages 70+ who date women

• Comfortable being filmed in a dating-show environment

• Open, expressive, and confident on camera

• Must be available for a half-day shoot

Compensation

• £200 flat rate

• Paid half-day shoot

• On-camera appearance in a branded dating show

TV Series FBI Suit Casting Call

Job Description
A television series is casting male performers to portray FBI agents in suit for an upcoming shoot. This paid background opportunity is seeking professional, clean-cut talent who can convincingly represent law enforcement in a scripted production. Performers must be reliable, camera-ready, and comfortable wearing formal wardrobe.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera portraying an FBI agent in suit

• Participate in background scenes requiring professional presence

• Attend a required wardrobe fitting

• Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff

Requirements

• Men ages 20–60

• Open to all ethnicities

• Short hair and clean-shaven

• No earrings or visible tattoos (covered tattoos acceptable)

• Comfortable wearing a suit on camera

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

Compensation

• Paid background role

• Professional on-set experience

• Television series screen credit

Paid Fitness Program Casting Call

Job Description
A paid fitness and wellness project is now casting real people interested in losing weight for health, lifestyle, or fitness goals. This opportunity follows participants through a structured, long-term fitness program and may include being featured in a commercial. No acting experience is required—this project is focused on real transformation, motivation, and commitment.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a guided fitness and weight-loss program

• Commit to the full program duration

• Share your real fitness journey on camera

• Follow program guidelines and participate in scheduled check-ins

Requirements

• Adults ages 30–50

• Must be based in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)

• Interested in weight loss for health, fitness, or lifestyle reasons

• Open to sharing a real transformation experience

• No acting experience required

Compensation

• Paid participation

• Earn between $5,000–$9,500

• Opportunity to be featured in a commercial

TV Series Stand-In Casting Call

Job Description
A television production is casting a male stand-in to support on-set lighting and camera blocking. This paid opportunity is ideal for reliable, detail-oriented performers who closely match the physical specifications of a principal actor. Stand-ins play a key technical role on set and must be comfortable with early call times and full shooting days.

Job Responsibilities

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

• Match the actor’s height, weight, and complexion for technical blocking

• Remain available on set throughout filming

• Follow direction from assistant directors and camera crew

Requirements

• Male performers

• Caucasian

• Brownish or reddish hair

• Height between 5’9″ and 5’11”

• Thin to medium build

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

• Prior stand-in or background experience is a plus

Compensation

• $186 for 8 hours

• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours

• Paid stand-in role

Dog Role – Commercial Casting Call

Job Description
A commercial production is casting well-behaved dogs for a family and lifestyle-focused project. This role is looking for calm, camera-friendly dogs that are comfortable around people and able to perform simple, natural actions on set. Dogs will appear in relaxed family and outdoor scenes in a professional filming environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in family and lifestyle commercial scenes

• Perform simple, natural movements such as walking, sitting, or shaking

• Remain calm and comfortable around cast, crew, and cameras

• Work alongside handlers or owners during filming

Requirements

• Medium to large dogs (any breed)

• Medium build preferred; longer hair a plus

• Calm temperament and not overly hyperactive

• Comfortable around people and in new environments

• Able to remain focused on set for filming

Compensation

• Paid commercial role

• Professional on-camera exposure

• Commercial credit for selected dogs

Child Role – Commercial Casting Call

Job Description
A commercial is casting a young child for a family-focused role. This opportunity is ideal for expressive, natural children who are comfortable on camera and able to interact confidently with adults and dogs.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in family-oriented scenes

• Interact naturally with parents and a dog

• Follow simple direction in a supportive on-set environment

• Remain relaxed and expressive on camera

Requirements

• Male child, age 5 or younger

• Open to all ethnicities

• Natural, expressive, and not shy

• Comfortable around dogs

• Parent or guardian must be present

Compensation

• Paid child performer role

• Professional on-camera experience

• Commercial credit

Tom Role – Commercial Casting Call

Job Description
A commercial production is casting a rugged, outdoorsy male performer to portray an active character named Tom. This role emphasizes confidence, athletic energy, and comfort performing physical actions on camera, including driving.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an outdoorsy, athletic character

• Drive a vehicle on camera as required

• Perform natural, active lifestyle scenes

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

Requirements

• Male actors, late 30s to 40s (flexible)

• Open to all ethnicities

• Rugged, athletic, hiker-type appearance

• Comfortable driving on camera

• Facial hair welcome (must be willing to shave if requested)

Compensation

• Paid non-union commercial role

• Professional production experience

• Commercial screen credit

Dad Role – Commercial Casting Call

Job Description
A commercial project is casting a male performer to portray a friendly, suburban father. This role requires a natural, approachable presence and comfort working with a child and dogs in a family-focused environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a father figure on camera

• Interact naturally with a child and dog

• Follow creative direction during filming

• Participate in lifestyle-style commercial scenes

Requirements

• Male actors in their 30s

• Open to all ethnicities

• Friendly, approachable suburban look

• Comfortable working with dogs and young children

• Real families encouraged to apply together

Compensation

• Paid non-union commercial role

• Professional on-camera credit

• Commercial experience

Mom Role – Commercial Casting Call

Job Description
A commercial production is casting a friendly, relatable female performer to portray a suburban mom. This role focuses on natural interaction, warmth, and authenticity in a family-oriented setting. Talent should feel comfortable working on camera alongside a child and dogs.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera portraying a mother in a commercial

• Interact naturally with a child and family dog

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Perform relaxed, lifestyle-based scenes

Requirements

• Female actors in their 30s

• Open to all ethnicities

• Friendly, approachable suburban look

• Comfortable working with dogs and young children

• Real families encouraged to apply together

Compensation

• Paid non-union commercial role

• Professional on-camera experience

• Commercial screen credit

Reporter and Cameraperson Casting Call

Job Description
A production is casting men and women to portray reporters and camera operators for an upcoming on-camera project. This paid background opportunity is seeking professional-looking adults who can realistically represent members of the national press. Talent should be comfortable on set and able to take direction in a fast-paced filming environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera portraying reporters or cameramen

• Participate in staged press or news-style scenes

• Follow direction from the production team

• Maintain a professional, media-ready appearance on set

Requirements

• Men and women ages 30 and older

• Open to all ethnicities

• Comfortable appearing on camera in a press-style role

• Able to work as a background performer

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• Paid on-camera background role

• Professional production experience