Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

“Chicago Fire” – Featured Firefighter Background Actor

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking a Latino male actor for a featured, non-speaking firefighter role filming in the Chicago area. The production is looking for talent with a clean-cut, professional appearance who can convincingly portray a firefighter and work comfortably in a featured background capacity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter in a featured non-speaking role
• Maintain a professional and authentic firefighter presence on camera
• Follow blocking and direction from the production team
• Attend a wardrobe fitting prior to filming
• Maintain character and continuity throughout multiple takes
• Work professionally alongside principal cast, crew, and background performers

Requirements

• Latino male talent
• Ages 30–49
• Must be clean-shaven
• Must have short hair
• Must be able to convincingly portray a professional firefighter
• Must be available for a wardrobe fitting
• Must be a local hire in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or eligible nearby areas

Compensation

• $165 for 8 hours
• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours

Studio Audience Members for Lifetime Series

Job Description

A new Lifetime series filming in Hollywood, Florida, is seeking studio audience members for upcoming tapings. The production is looking for energetic and attentive individuals who can remain focused, interactive, and engaged throughout long filming sessions. Selected participants may be booked for one or two days.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a studio audience member during television filming
• Remain attentive and engaged throughout extended taping sessions
• React naturally and interactively to the on-stage action
• Follow instructions and cues provided by the production team
• Maintain appropriate energy and focus throughout filming

Requirements

• Ages 20–45
• Must be located in Florida
• Must be comfortable participating in long studio taping sessions
• Must be able to remain focused, interactive, and engaged
• Must be able to work in Hollywood, Florida

Compensation

• $200/10 hours
• 60-day net payment terms

“Iron Jane” Feature Film – Gym Goers

Job Description

The feature film “Iron Jane” is seeking authentic gym goers and physically fit talent for featured and background roles in a gym scene filming in Atlanta, Georgia. Casting is looking for people who genuinely fit an active fitness environment and can naturally portray gym members during the scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a gym goer in featured or background scenes
• Perform natural workout and fitness-related activities on camera
• Use gym equipment confidently and realistically as directed
• Follow instructions from the production and assistant directing teams
• Maintain energy, continuity, and professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Seeking genuine gym goers and physically fit individuals
• Must be comfortable performing workout activities on camera
• Familiarity with gym equipment and proper exercise movements preferred
• Must be able to naturally portray an active gym member
• Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia

Compensation

• $140/10 hour

Girls of Chinese Heritage for Feature Film

Job Description

A new feature film shooting in Adelaide, Australia, is seeking girls of Chinese heritage for paid acting roles. This opportunity is open to young performers with or without previous acting experience. Casting is looking for Adelaide-based talent who are enthusiastic, comfortable on camera, and excited to take part in a professional feature film production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a role in a feature film production
• Follow direction from the director and production team
• Participate naturally and confidently in assigned scenes
• Work collaboratively with fellow cast members and crew
• Bring personality and authenticity to the role

Requirements

• Girls ages 8–15
• Must be of Chinese heritage
• No previous acting experience required
• Must be willing and enthusiastic to perform on camera
• Must be based in Adelaide, Australia

Compensation

• Paid roles

Mel Cooper – Lead Role for “The Silence That Follows”

Job Description

The feature film proof of concept “The Silence That Follows” is seeking a female actor for the lead role of Mel Cooper. Set against the aftermath of a devastating rage virus pandemic, Mel is a determined survivor responsible for protecting her two younger brothers. Hardened by years of survival, she is practical, level-headed, and skilled with a sniper rifle, yet beneath her guarded exterior she struggles with grief and the fear of losing the only family she has left.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Mel Cooper as the lead character in the feature film proof of concept
• Deliver a grounded and emotionally layered dramatic performance
• Capture the character’s strength, determination, grief, and protective instincts
• Perform survival and action-oriented scenes as directed
• Build believable relationships with performers portraying Mel’s younger brothers
• Follow direction and collaborate professionally with the cast and production team

Requirements

• White female talent
• Ages 20–30
• Strong dramatic acting ability and emotional range
• Able to portray a hardened yet vulnerable survivor
• Comfortable performing action and survival-themed material
• Must be able to work in Olar, South Carolina

Compensation

• Paid opportunity

Hospital Staff Background Actors

Job Description

An upcoming production filming in Senoia, Georgia, is seeking background actors to portray hospital staff. Casting is looking for talent who can authentically portray doctors, nurses, ER nurses, and other medical professionals in a realistic hospital environment. Previous healthcare or hospital experience is preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray hospital staff in background scenes
• Perform realistic medical workplace actions and interactions on camera
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams
• Maintain a professional and authentic hospital staff presence
• Work collaboratively with cast, crew, and other background performers

Requirements

• Open to all ethnicities
• Seeking ER nurses, registered nurses, doctors, and other hospital staff types
• Previous medical, healthcare, or hospital experience preferred
• Must be comfortable portraying a healthcare professional on camera
• Must be able to work in Senoia, Georgia
• Local talent from Senoia, Newnan, Peachtree City, and surrounding areas encouraged

Compensation

• $182/12 hours

Business Professionals for Tourism Commercial

Job Description

A non-union tourism commercial filming in Mobile, Alabama, is seeking business professional types for paid background roles. Selected talent will portray professionals exploring the city at various locations, bringing a polished, natural, and approachable presence to the campaign. Talent must be available for both required filming days.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a business professional in tourism commercial scenes
• Participate in scenes showcasing locations throughout Mobile
• Perform natural walking, exploring, and lifestyle interactions on camera
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams
• Maintain a polished and professional appearance throughout filming
• Maintain continuity across both production days

Requirements

• Male and female talent
• Ages 30–50
• Open to all ethnicities
• Must convincingly portray a business professional
• Must be available to work both required production days
• Must work as a local hire in Mobile, Alabama

Compensation

• $350 flat fee, all-inclusive

“Chicago Fire” – Molly’s Bar Background Actors

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking male and female background actors for a Molly’s Bar scene filming in the Chicago area. Casting is looking for a diverse group of performers who can naturally portray bar patrons and help create an authentic, lively atmosphere for the hit television series.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a patron in Molly’s Bar background scenes
• Participate in natural conversations and social interactions on camera
• React naturally to the action taking place in the scene
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Male and female talent
• Ages 20–40
• Open to all ethnicities
• Must be comfortable portraying a bar patron
• Must not have worked on the same episode on previous or upcoming filming dates
• Must be a local hire in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or eligible nearby areas

Compensation

• Paid non-speaking background role

“Homicide for the Holidays” – Charlie Shooter Role

Job Description

The Oxygen true crime series “Homicide for the Holidays” is seeking a male actor to portray Charlie, a shooter, for an upcoming reenactment filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. This non-union, non-speaking role involves recreating dramatic crime-related scenes, including handling non-firing prop weapons and portraying an implied romantic affair with the victim’s wife.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Charlie in true crime reenactment scenes
• Handle non-firing prop weapons safely as directed
• Perform dramatic, story-driven actions without scripted dialogue
• Portray an implied romantic relationship as required by the storyline
• Follow blocking and direction from the production team
• Maintain character continuity throughout multiple filming days

Requirements

• White male talent
• Playing age 40s–50s
• Thin to average build
• Must be comfortable handling non-firing prop weapons
• Must be comfortable portraying an implied romantic affair
• Able to work multiple filming days in Knoxville, Tennessee
• Non-union talent

Compensation

• $150 per day

“Untitled Rodeo Project” – Police Officer Background Actors

Job Description

The streaming series “Untitled Rodeo Project” is casting male and female background actors to portray police officers in the Douglasville, Georgia area. Casting is seeking professional, clean-cut performers who can realistically portray law enforcement personnel, with relevant professional experience considered a plus.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a police officer in streaming series background scenes
• Maintain a professional and authoritative law enforcement presence
• Perform realistic police-related actions as directed
• Follow instructions from the production and assistant directing teams
• Maintain character and continuity throughout filming
• Work professionally with cast, crew, and fellow background performers

Requirements

• Male and female talent
• Open to all ethnicities
• Must have a clean-cut and conservative appearance
• Must be reasonably physically fit
• Must be able to realistically portray a law enforcement officer
• Previous law enforcement, military, security, or similar experience is a plus
• Must have full availability for a night shoot that may continue into the early morning
• Must work as a local hire in the Douglasville, Georgia area
• New faces only, except talent already booked as Rodeo Attendees
• Non-union talent

Compensation

• $110 for 10 hours guaranteed
• Overtime after 10 hours, if applicable