Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Casting African American Male Stand-In

Job Description
Casting directors are seeking an African American male to work as a stand-in for an upcoming television production in Chicago. This role is for background continuity and involves stepping in for the lead actor during rehearsals, lighting, and camera setups.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for the lead actor during rehearsals and technical setups

• Match the height, weight, and complexion of the principal actor

• Assist the crew in maintaining continuity and accuracy during filming

• Remain professional and punctual throughout production

Requirements

• African American male

• Ages 18–40s

• Height: 5’6” to 5’10”

• Slim to medium build

• Short hair required

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

Compensation

• $186 for 8 hours plus time and a half after 8 hours

Featured Extras for Television Production

Job Description
A major television production is seeking male and female extras in their 20s and 30s of all ethnicities to appear as friends of a lead actor in an upcoming episode. These are non-speaking, featured extra roles for a special scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on set as a featured background extra

• Portray natural, believable interactions as friends of the actor

• Follow directions from the production team and casting staff

• Maintain professionalism and flexibility during filming

Requirements

• Male and female talent, ages 20s–30s, all ethnicities

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

• Must not have worked on this production within the past week or be scheduled for next week

Compensation

• Paid featured extra role (details provided upon selection)

• Opportunity for on-screen exposure in a major television series

• Professional networking experience on

Featured Extras for Television Production (FOID Card Holders)

Job Description
A major television production is seeking male and female extras of all ethnicities, ages 20s–70s, to portray customers in an upcoming episode. Applicants must hold a valid FOID (Firearm Owner’s Identification) card. These are non-speaking extra roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on set as a background customer in featured scenes

• Follow directions from casting and production staff

• Maintain professionalism and be available for filming as scheduled

Requirements

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

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

• Must hold a valid FOID card (no real firearms will be used)

• Must not have worked on this production within the past week or be scheduled for next week

Compensation

• Paid background extra role (rate disclosed upon selection)

Stand-In Role for Television Production

Job Description
A major television production is seeking an African American male to serve as a stand-in for upcoming filming. This is a non-speaking role that requires matching the lead actor’s height, weight, and complexion to assist with lighting and camera blocking on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a stand-in for the lead actor during filming setup

• Assist with lighting and camera blocking to ensure scene accuracy

• Follow instructions from the director and crew

• Maintain professionalism and flexibility on set

Requirements

• African American male, ages 18–40s

• Height: 5’6” to 5’10”

• Slim to medium build with short hair

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

• Previous experience as an extra or stand-in is helpful but not required

Compensation

• Stand-in rate: $186 for 8 hours, with time and a half after 8

Featured Extras with Cars for Television Production

Job Description
A television production is seeking male and female extras, ages 20s–70s, with cars to appear in an outdoor scene filled with vehicles. This is a non-speaking role designed to bring realism and energy to a large-scale sequence. Extras without cars may also be considered for pedestrian roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on set as a background extra with or without a vehicle

• Participate in an exterior shoot involving multiple cars and crowd movement

• Follow direction from the production team to ensure scene accuracy

• Maintain professionalism and flexibility during filming

Requirements

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

• Applicants with cars must provide vehicle details including color, make, and year

• Cars must not have excessive bumper stickers or visible dents

• Submit a recent color photo of yourself and your car (no headshots, comp cards, sunglasses, or hats)

• Include full details: name, phone number, height, weight, age, clothing sizes, city, and state

• Men: provide suit jacket, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, T-shirt, and shoe size

• Women: provide dress, pants, T-shirt, and shoe size

Compensation

• Base rate: $132.80 for 8 hours, with time and a half after 8 hours

• $55 car bump if booked with a vehicle

Stand-In Role for Television Production

Job Description
A television production is seeking an African American male to serve as a stand-in for upcoming filming. This is a non-speaking role requiring similar height, weight, and complexion to the lead actor in order to assist with lighting and camera blocking.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a stand-in for the lead actor during setup

• Assist with lighting and camera tests to ensure proper scene preparation

• Follow directions from the crew and maintain professionalism on set

• Be available for one or both scheduled filming days

Requirements

• African American male, ages 18–40s

• Height: 5’6” to 5’10”

• Slim to medium build with short hair

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

• Previous extra or stand-in experience is a plus but not required

Compensation

• $186 for 8 hours with time and a half after 8 hours

Featured Extras with Cars and Pedestrians for Television Production

Job Description
A television production is seeking male and female extras ages 20s–40s with cars to appear in an outdoor scene filled with vehicles. Extras without cars are also needed to portray pedestrians. This is a non-speaking role that brings energy and realism to a large-scale shoot.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background extras in an exterior scene with cars and pedestrians

• Drive or park your vehicle on set as directed by production staff (if booked with a car)

• Portray pedestrians naturally in the background for added realism

• Follow directions from the crew while maintaining professionalism

Requirements

• Male and female talent, ages 20s–40s, all ethnicities

• Extras with cars must provide the color, make, and year of their vehicle (no excessive bumper stickers or big dents)

• Submit a recent color photo of yourself and your car (no headshots, comp cards, sunglasses, or hats)

• Include details: height, weight, age, clothing sizes, city, state, phone number, and name

• Men: provide suit jacket, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, T-shirt, and shoe size

• Women: provide dress, pants, T-shirt, and shoe size

Compensation

• $132.80 for 8 hours, with time and a half after 8 hours

• $55 car bump if booked with a vehicle

Male Extras for TV Production

Job Description
A television production is seeking male extras in their 20s to early 30s for an upcoming shoot. This is a great opportunity to gain on-set experience and be part of a professional production. A wardrobe fitting will be required before the filming date.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a background extra in the production

• Follow direction from the assistant directors and production staff

• Be available for a wardrobe fitting prior to filming

• Maintain professionalism and reliability on set

Requirements

• Male, ages 20s to early 30s

• All ethnicities welcome

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

• Must be available for both the wardrobe fitting and filming date

Compensation

• Paid opportunity

Casting Extras for TV Series – Police Officers and Residents

Job Description
A television production is casting background actors to portray police officers and Chicago residents in upcoming scenes. Filming will take place in Illinois, and talent must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or surrounding border states.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background extras in scripted scenes

• Men will portray police officers and must match the required look

• Men and women will also be cast as local Chicago residents

• Follow direction from the production team and maintain professionalism on set

Requirements

• Males and females, ages 20s–40s, all ethnicities

• Men playing police officers must be clean-shaven with short hair

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

• Cannot have worked on the production earlier in the week or be booked for future dates

Compensation

• Paid opportunity

Casting Male Extras for TV Series

Job Description
A television production is casting male extras to portray characters in an upcoming episode. This is a great opportunity for aspiring actors to gain on-set experience and work alongside a professional crew.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a background extra in selected scenes

• Follow direction from the production team to ensure continuity and realism

• Arrive on time and ready for wardrobe fitting and filming

• Maintain professionalism and flexibility during production hours

Requirements

• Male actors, mid-20s to early 30s

• Open to all ethnicities

• Must be local to the Illinois area (no travel provided)

• Must be available for a mandatory wardrobe fitting prior to filming

Compensation

• Standard background actor rate (details provided upon selection)

• Wardrobe fitting included in the booking