Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

EMTs Casting Call for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

A hit television drama is seeking men and women to portray EMTs for an outdoor incident scene filming in the Chicago area. This paid background acting opportunity calls for talent who can create a believable emergency-response atmosphere during a busy action sequence.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an EMT during an outdoor emergency incident scene.
• Follow instructions from the production and assistant directing teams.
• Maintain a realistic emergency responder presence on camera.
• Participate professionally in an action-focused exterior scene.
• Remain available for the full production schedule required for the role.

Requirements

• Seeking men and women to portray EMTs.
• Women should appear to be in their 20s to 50s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Men should be clean-shaven with short hair.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.
• Previous EMT experience is not required.
• Must be available for both required filming days.
• Talent who recently worked or are already scheduled for another “Chicago Fire” background role should not apply.

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half overtime after 8 hours.
• Meal provided.

SWAT Officers Casting Call for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

A popular television drama is seeking clean-shaven men with short hair to portray SWAT officers during an outdoor incident scene in the Chicago area. This paid background acting role is ideal for talent who can deliver a convincing tactical and law enforcement presence during an action-heavy production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a SWAT officer during an outdoor incident scene.
• Perform as background talent in an action-focused television sequence.
• Follow production direction throughout filming.
• Maintain a professional and authentic tactical presence on camera.
• Remain available for the full production schedule required for the scene.

Requirements

• Seeking men to portray SWAT officers.
• Must be clean-shaven with short hair.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.
• Previous police, tactical, or similar background acting experience is helpful but not required.
• Must be available for both required filming days.
• Talent who recently worked or are already scheduled for another “Chicago Fire” background role should not apply.

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half overtime after 8 hours.
• Meal provided.

CPD Officers Casting Call for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

A hit television drama is seeking men and women to portray Chicago Police Department officers in an outdoor incident scene filming in the Chicago area. This paid background acting opportunity is open to local talent who can bring an authentic law enforcement presence to an action-focused scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a CPD officer in an outdoor incident scene.
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams.
• Maintain a professional and believable law enforcement presence on camera.
• Be prepared for an active exterior scene with significant background action.
• Remain available for the full production schedule required for the role.

Requirements

• Men and women who can portray CPD officers.
• Women should appear to be in their 20s to 50s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Men should be clean-shaven with short hair.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.
• Previous experience portraying a police officer is helpful but not required.
• Must be available for both required filming days.
• Talent who recently worked or are already scheduled for another “Chicago Fire” background role should not apply.

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half overtime after 8 hours.
• Meal provided.

Female Models for Major Music Video

Job Description

A major music video production in Atlanta, Georgia, is seeking confident, professional female models to appear in an upcoming video shoot featuring Boosie and Webbie. Casting is looking for camera-ready women with great personalities, positive energy, and a professional attitude who can bring an engaging presence to the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a featured female model in a major music video production.
• Bring confidence, personality, and positive energy to the set.
• Perform naturally and comfortably in front of the camera.
• Follow creative direction from the music video production team.
• Maintain a professional attitude throughout filming.
• Collaborate with other models, artists, and production staff.

Requirements

• Female models.
• Must be confident and camera-ready.
• Strong personality and positive, energetic presence.
• Professional and dependable while on set.
• Comfortable appearing in a music video.
• Must be available to work in Atlanta, Georgia.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity; compensation details will be discussed with selected talent.

1970s Jazz Trio, Backup Singers and Soul Band Musicians

Job Description

A production filming in Syracuse, New York, is seeking talented musicians and singers for a 1972-set project. Casting is looking for a jazz trio, backup singers with a classic soul-inspired sound, and a soul band capable of accompanying a solo singer. Existing bands and individual musicians are encouraged to apply for this paid entertainment opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a musician or singer in a production set in 1972.
• Recreate the look, energy, and musical atmosphere of the early 1970s.
• Perform as part of a jazz trio, backup vocal group, or soul band.
• Soul band musicians may perform drums, guitar, horns, or similar instruments.
• Follow musical and production direction while on set.
• Collaborate professionally with other performers and the production team.

Requirements

• Musicians and singers with strong performance abilities.
• Jazz musicians, backup singers, and soul band performers are encouraged to apply.
• Existing bands are welcome to apply together.
• Must be comfortable performing music appropriate to a 1972 setting.
• Must be available to work in Syracuse, New York.

Compensation

• SAG scale.

Gen Z Couple for Tourism Project

Job Description

A tourism project is seeking a Gen Z couple for a non-speaking, non-union production in Yorktown, Virginia. Selected talent will participate in lifestyle scenes highlighting local attractions, dining, and visitor experiences. The content will include photography and video footage for promotional use across print and digital platforms.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a young couple enjoying tourism and lifestyle activities in Yorktown.
• Participate in scenes at a welcome center, pub patio, trolley, and dining locations.
• Follow production direction during photography and video filming.
• Perform naturally on camera in non-speaking lifestyle scenes.
• Participate in approximately a half-day morning production.

Requirements

• Couples ages 18–29.
• Open to all ethnicities and races.
• Must be comfortable appearing in non-speaking photo and video content.
• Must be available to work in Yorktown, Virginia.
• Must be comfortable participating in multiple tourism and dining scenarios.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $200 per person.
• Perpetual usage for photo and video content.

Male Body Double for Non-Union Film Project

Job Description

A non-union film production is seeking a male body double for an upcoming project filming in Columbus, Ohio. The ideal candidate should be a Caucasian male with a medium build and brown hair who can closely match the appearance of the featured actor. Talent must be comfortable making temporary hair changes as needed for continuity.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a body double for a featured actor during filming.
• Follow direction from the production team while on set.
• Maintain the required appearance for visual continuity.
• Be willing to shave or dye hair to match the actor if required.
• Remain professional and prepared throughout production.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Caucasian.
• Medium build.
• Brown hair.
• Must be willing to shave or dye hair to match the actor.
• Must be available to work in Columbus, Ohio.
• Must be comfortable working on a non-union film production.

Compensation

• $500 per day.

Caucasian Children for Lifetime Movie

Job Description

An upcoming Lifetime movie filming in the East Point, Georgia area is seeking a Caucasian girl and boy for paid background roles in a flashback scene set in 1978. Selected talent will portray siblings in a car dealership scene alongside a cast member playing their mother. The production is looking for children with natural hair colors that fit the period setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background actor in a Lifetime movie.
• Portray siblings in a 1978-set car dealership scene.
• Interact naturally within the scene as directed.
• Follow instructions from the production and assistant directing teams.
• Maintain professional behavior and continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

• Caucasian girl, ages 8–10, with brown or brunette hair and grey or greyish-blue eyes preferred.
• Caucasian boy, ages 12–15, with brown hair and brown eyes.
• No bleached hair colors or streaks.
• Must be able to work in the East Point, Georgia area.
• Comfortable portraying siblings in a period flashback scene.

Compensation

• $140

Business Commuters, Casual Commuters, Joggers, and Pedestrians for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking male and female background actors for non-speaking extra roles in Chicago. The production is looking for talent to portray business commuters, casual commuters, joggers, and pedestrians in upcoming scenes. This paid background acting opportunity is open to a wide range of ages and ethnicities.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background actor in assigned “Chicago Fire” scenes.
• Portray a business commuter, casual commuter, jogger, or pedestrian.
• Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team.
• Maintain continuity and natural background movement during filming.
• Remain professional and prepared throughout the production day.

Requirements

• Male and female talent.
• Ages 20s–70s.
• All ethnicities are welcome.
• Must be local to Chicago, the Chicago suburbs, or surrounding states bordering Illinois.
• Must not have recently worked or already be scheduled for an upcoming episode of “Chicago Fire.”
• Comfortable performing in a non-speaking background role.
• Reliable and able to work approximately 12-hour production days.

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours.

Business Types for “Kings” Season 1 TV Series

Job Description

The new TV series “Kings” Season 1 is seeking paid background actors to portray professional business types in Canton, Georgia. This casting opportunity is open to adults of all genders who can convincingly portray corporate professionals and bring a polished, business-ready presence to scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background actor in professional business scenes.
• Portray a convincing corporate or business professional.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain appropriate character behavior and continuity between takes.
• Remain professional and attentive while working on set.

Requirements

• Adults of all genders are welcome.
• Must be able to portray a professional business type.
• Polished and professional on-camera appearance.
• Able to work in Canton, Georgia.
• Reliable and comfortable following on-set direction.

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity; rate details will be discussed.