Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Chicago Fire – Paid Background Extras

Job Description
A network television series is casting paid background actors for upcoming episodes filming in the Chicago area. This opportunity is for clean-shaven male performers who can portray law enforcement and federal agents in non-speaking roles. Filming will take place on two separate Saturdays, with different uniformed roles needed for each shoot day.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as background law enforcement personnel

• Wear provided or approved uniform wardrobe

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Maintain professionalism and punctuality during filming

Requirements

• Male performers, ages 20s–60s

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Clean-shaven with short hair

• Able to portray FBI SWAT, police, U.S. Marshals, or FBI HAZMAT

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

• Available for one of the scheduled Saturday shoot dates

• Comfortable working as non-speaking background talent

Compensation

• Paid background role

• Compensation provided per production rates

Research Project Extras – Security Software Study

Job Description
A paid research project is seeking background participants to take part in a controlled recording session for a security software study. The project involves recreating everyday movement scenarios inside a school setting to help develop technology designed to distinguish people from objects in high-risk environments such as schools, retail spaces, and hospitals. Recordings are strictly for internal research use only and will not be publicly released. Participants will only be needed for one scheduled day.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in recorded movement scenarios inside a classroom setting

• Perform repetitive walking, standing, and positioning as directed

• Follow instructions from the research and production team

• Maintain professionalism throughout the session

Requirements

• Ages 18 and older

• Open to all body types, shapes, and sizes

• Must be local to the Pittsburgh area

• Must have reliable transportation to the filming location

• Comfortable with extended periods of walking and standing

• Accurate height and weight information required for research purposes

• Prior participation in a similar April 2025 project does not disqualify you

Compensation

• $100 for a 4-hour session

• $150 for a 6-hour session

• Paid research participation

Paid Female Body Double – Television Series

Job Description
A television series filming in Atlanta is casting a paid female body double for a specific on-camera scene. This role is ideal for performers with matching physical specifications who are comfortable with still, non-speaking work in a dramatic setting. The production is seeking reliable talent who can follow precise direction and maintain professionalism on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a body double for a principal actor in a scripted scene

• Remain still on camera for required shots

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Maintain professionalism during filming

Requirements

• Female performers

• Hispanic/Latina

• Ages 25–45

• Height: 5’2”

• Weight: approximately 138 lbs

• Shoe size: 6.5

• Dress size: 8

• Comfortable portraying a deceased character and lying down on set

• Available to work as a local hire in Atlanta, Georgia

Compensation

• $200 for up to 12 hours

• Paid, non-union role

Gaming Company Commercial – Paid On-Camera Roles

Job Description
A large gaming company is casting male and female performers for a well-paid on-camera project filming in Manchester. This opportunity is ideal for adults with a natural screen presence who are interested in commercial and promotional work within the gaming industry. The shoot will require less than half a day, offering strong pay for a short time commitment.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a commercial or promotional shoot

• Follow direction from the production team on set

• Bring natural, authentic energy to the performance

• Maintain professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Male and female performers ages 25–70

• Open to performers of Central & Eastern Asian, Middle Eastern, and North African backgrounds

• Comfortable working on camera

• Must be available to film in Manchester

• Must not be represented by another casting or modeling agency in the region

Compensation

• Minimum payment of £525 for less than half a day

• Paid on-camera role

True Crime Recreation Series – Prosecutor Role

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting a non-union actor to portray a prosecutor in a dramatized courtroom scene. This role requires a professional, polished appearance and the ability to closely resemble a provided reference look. Filming will take place on a single shoot day and is ideal for performers with a strong on-camera presence and professional wardrobe.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a prosecutor in a true crime reenactment scene

• Follow scripted direction for courtroom-style performances

• Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance on camera

• Arrive camera-ready with appropriate professional wardrobe

Requirements

• Ability to resemble the provided reference photo

• Professional wardrobe suitable for a courtroom setting

• Comfortable performing in a non-union television production

• Must be able to work as a local hire

Compensation

• $125 per day

• Paid, non-union role

Chad Powers Season 2 – Student Background Roles

Job Description
A television series is casting background actors to portray college students for Chad Powers Season 2. This opportunity is ideal for young adults who can naturally fit into a university campus setting and are interested in gaining on-set television experience. Filming will take place in Georgia and is open to diverse talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a college student in background scenes

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Perform natural, campus-style actions during filming

• Maintain professionalism and punctuality throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Ages 18–24

• All genders welcome

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Georgia

• Comfortable working as background talent on a television set

Compensation

• $121 for up to 10 hours

• Paid, non-union background role

Job Description
A horror short film is seeking a musician or composer to create an original opening song for an upcoming project titled WELCOME. This creative opportunity is ideal for artists who enjoy blending warm, inviting melodies with subtle darkness beneath the surface. The opening track should feel upbeat and cozy at first, while quietly hinting at something unsettling, setting the tone for the film’s psychological horror atmosphere.

Job Responsibilities

• Compose and deliver an original opening song for a short horror film

• Capture a deceptively comforting tone with dark, eerie undertones

• Create music that supports storytelling and emotional foreshadowing

• Submit original work suitable for film use

Requirements

• Musicians or composers with experience creating original music

• Ability to convey mood and narrative through sound

• Comfortable working within creative tone references such as nostalgic, eerie, or ironic warmth

• Original compositions only; AI-generated music will not be considered

Compensation

• Credit in the completed short film

• Exposure through festival screenings and portfolio use

• Potential for future creative collaboration

Job Description
A paid commercial project is seeking background actors for a lifestyle-focused wine commercial. The scene features a relaxed picnic setting and calls for natural, camera-friendly performances. This opportunity is ideal for talent comfortable on set and interested in commercial background work with competitive pay.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in a commercial scene

• Participate naturally in a picnic-style setup on camera

• Follow direction from the production team

• Maintain professionalism throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Female performers portraying ages 20s–30s, open to all ethnicities

• Male performers portraying ages 20s–30s, open to all ethnicities

• Couples portraying ages 20s–30s, open to all ethnicities

• Must be over the age of 25

• Comfortable appearing in a scene where alcohol is present

• Must be available for the scheduled shoot day

Compensation

• $325 for up to 8 hours

• Paid background role

Job Description
A student short film is casting actors for Uncle Mac, an emotional, character-driven project exploring family, mental health, and reconciliation. The story follows Mac as he visits his estranged sister and learns she is struggling deeply, forcing him to confront difficult truths and his own limitations. This is a non-union, unpaid opportunity ideal for actors seeking meaningful material, festival exposure, and reel-worthy scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a scripted role in a dramatic short film

• Collaborate closely with the director and production team

• Bring emotional authenticity and nuance to character-driven scenes

• Participate fully during scheduled filming days

Requirements

• Non-union performers

• Strong dramatic acting ability

• Comfortable portraying sensitive subject matter

• Availability for filming in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

• Roles available include:

  • Mac: Male, mid to late 20s

  • Julia: Female, late 20s to early 30s

  • Sophie: Female, child/teen role

Compensation

• Unpaid role

• On-screen credit

• Festival and portfolio exposure

American Series Background Extras

Job Description
An American television series is casting local background talent for upcoming filming. This opportunity is open to individuals who live in the Los Cabos San Lucas area and are interested in appearing as extras in a professional international production. The production is seeking reliable talent with a polished, professional attitude for short on-set workdays.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in scripted television scenes

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Maintain professionalism and punctuality during filming

• Perform simple background actions appropriate to the scene

Requirements

• Must be a local resident of Los Cabos San Lucas

• Professional attitude and on-set reliability

• Roles available include:

  • Cameramen: Male, professional appearance

  • Waitresses: Female, comfortable working on camera

• Comfortable working short filming days

Compensation

• Cameramen: $90 USD for approximately 4 hours

• Waitresses: $90 USD per day for approximately 4 hours per day

• Payment provided in USD upon completion