Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

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

North of North Season 2 (Indigenous Talent, All Ages)

Job Description
A scripted television series is casting for Season 2 and seeking Indigenous talent, with a strong preference for Inuit actors. This is an inclusive casting call open to all ages, including children and elders. No acting experience is required—natural presence and an outgoing personality are a plus. If you’re Indigenous and interested in on-camera work, this is a great opportunity to be considered for upcoming roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray featured or background characters for a scripted TV series

• Take direction from the production team and work comfortably on set

• Bring natural, authentic reactions and presence on camera

• Arrive prepared, professional, and ready to collaborate with cast and crew

Requirements

• Indigenous talent strongly encouraged (Inuit preferred; all Indigenous applicants considered)

• All ages welcome (including children and elders)

• No acting experience required

• Friendly, outgoing personality is a plus

• Able to provide basic personal details and recent photos for casting review

Compensation

• Paid roles (rate varies by role; details provided if selected)

Child Role (Featured Background)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting child talent for a featured background role in an on-camera reenactment scene. This paid opportunity is for young performers who can follow direction well and appear naturally on camera. Talent will be featured walking through a mall environment as part of surveillance-style footage.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a featured child in a mall/surveillance-style scene

• Follow direction for movement, timing, and continuity

• Remain calm, focused, and professional while filming

• Work cooperatively with the production team on set

Requirements

• Black male, ages 8–10

• Able to follow simple directions and stay engaged on set

• Must be accompanied by a parent/guardian as required

• Reliable and available for the scheduled shoot time

Compensation

• $100/day

Townspeople With Cars (Background Role)

Job Description
A production is seeking men and women to portray townspeople with their personal vehicles for a paid on-camera background opportunity. This role is perfect for talent who can bring natural, everyday energy to a scene while featuring their car on camera. Vehicles must meet specific color requirements, and you should be ready to provide accurate vehicle details.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a townsperson in a background scene with your personal vehicle

• Drive, park, or stage your car on camera as directed by production

• Follow direction for timing, movement, and continuity on set

• Arrive camera-ready and remain professional throughout the workday

Requirements

• Any gender, any ethnicity, ages 18+

• Must have a vehicle that is NOT red, black, or white

• Must be comfortable having your vehicle used on camera

• Able to provide the year, color, make, and model of your car

• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow on-set direction

Compensation

• Guaranteed $96 for 8 hours

• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours

• Additional $35 car bump

Mall Security Officer (Featured Role)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting a Mall Security Officer for a featured on-camera scene. This paid role is a great fit for talent who can portray a professional, observant security presence and react naturally while assisting law enforcement. You’ll appear on camera as the person who shows footage to police, so a grounded, believable performance is important.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a mall security officer in a true crime reenactment scene

• Show or reference surveillance footage to law enforcement on camera

• Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity

• Maintain a professional, camera-ready look throughout filming

Requirements

• Male

• Comfortable portraying a security professional on camera

• Able to take direction and remain consistent across takes

• Reliable, punctual, and professional on set

Compensation

• $75/day

Officer (Featured Role)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting an Officer role for filming in Tennessee. This paid on-camera opportunity is for talent who can portray a believable law enforcement presence with a clean-cut, professional look. The role involves scene action where the officer takes a confession, so you should be comfortable performing serious, grounded moments while following direction closely.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a law enforcement officer in a true crime reenactment scene

• Participate in a confession-related scene with focused, realistic reactions

• Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity

• Maintain a polished, camera-ready appearance throughout filming

Requirements

• Male, ages 30–40s

• Physically fit with a clean-cut, professional appearance

• Comfortable portraying law enforcement in serious scene work

• Reliable, punctual, and able to take direction well

• Available for a morning call time on the scheduled shoot day

Compensation

• $125/day

Detective (Featured Role)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting Detective roles (Detective 3 & Detective 4) for filming in Tennessee. This paid on-camera opportunity is ideal for talent who can convincingly portray law enforcement with a strong, professional presence. You should be physically fit, camera-ready, and have professional wardrobe that suits a detective look for a true crime reenactment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a detective in a true crime reenactment for network television

• Follow direction for investigative action, movement, and scene blocking

• Maintain a professional, authoritative on-screen presence

• Arrive set-ready with wardrobe appropriate for a detective role

Requirements

• Male, ages 30–40s

• Physically fit with a clean-cut, professional appearance

• Must have professional wardrobe suitable for a detective

• Reliable and able to take direction well

• Available for likely morning call times on scheduled shoot days

Compensation

• $125/day