Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Casting Call for Featured Non-Speaking Extras – Aide Roles

Job Description
A major television production is seeking male and female talent in their 20s–30s of all ethnicities to portray aide types in featured, non-speaking roles. These roles require a professional business appearance, as you will be dressed in a business suit for the scene. Filming will take place in Chicago, with a wardrobe fitting scheduled prior to the shoot date.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a professional aide in a featured background role

• Wear business attire as directed for the role

• Follow on-set instructions from the production team

• Maintain a professional demeanor throughout filming and fitting

Requirements

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

• Must own or be able to wear a professional business suit

• Current hair color and style must match your submitted photo

• No hats, sunglasses, or photos with other people; no headshots or comp cards

• Must be a local hire in the Chicago, IL area or surrounding border states

Compensation

• Paid featured extra role (rate provided upon casting)

Casting Call for Aide Types in Hit TV Series

Job Description
A popular TV series is seeking males and females in their 20s–30s of all ethnicities to portray professional aide types in featured, non-speaking roles. This is an exciting opportunity for those who can bring authenticity and presence to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a professional aide type in a TV production

• Wear a business suit for the role

• Follow on-set direction and maintain professional demeanor throughout filming

• Participate in a scheduled wardrobe fitting before filming

Requirements

• Ages 20s–30s, all ethnicities

• Must be a local hire in Illinois (Chicago, suburbs, and surrounding border states)

• Must submit a recent color photograph in a business suit, showing current hair color and style

• No headshots, comp cards, sunglasses, hats, or photos with other people

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (rate disclosed upon selection)

Casting Call – Police Types for TV Series

Job Description
A major TV series is seeking men and women to portray police types in non-speaking background roles for an upcoming shoot in the Chicago, IL area. This is a great opportunity for talent to gain on-set experience in a high-profile production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray authentic police types in a casual setting (police bar scene)

• Follow all on-set directions and maintain professionalism throughout filming

• Wear current hairstyle/color in submitted photos for director review

Requirements

• Ages 20s to 60s, all ethnicities

• Men: Short hair, no facial hair

• Women: Police type appearance

• Must be a local hire in Chicago, IL, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states

• No headshots, comp cards, sunglasses, hats, or edited photos in submissions

• Must provide complete clothing sizes in submission

Compensation

• Paid role (rate provided upon booking)

Casting Call – Police Types for TV Series

Job Description
A major TV series is seeking men and women to portray police types in non-speaking background roles for an upcoming shoot in the Chicago, IL area. This is a great opportunity for talent to gain on-set experience in a high-profile production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray authentic police types in a casual setting (police bar scene)

• Follow all on-set directions and maintain professionalism throughout filming

• Wear current hairstyle/color in submitted photos for director review

Requirements

• Ages 20s to 60s, all ethnicities

• Men: Short hair, no facial hair

• Women: Police type appearance

• Must be a local hire in Chicago, IL, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states

• No headshots, comp cards, sunglasses, hats, or edited photos in submissions

• Must provide complete clothing sizes in submission

Compensation

• Paid role (rate provided upon booking)

Baby Casting Call for TV Series

Job Description
A hit television series is looking for babies to appear in an upcoming episode. Casting is open to male or female infants who meet the specified age and appearance requirements. This is a great opportunity for parents to get their little one featured in a professional TV production.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in on-set filming under the supervision of parents or guardians

• Remain calm and comfortable in a production environment

• Follow any simple direction given by the crew (through parent/guardian)

Requirements

• Male or female infants, 5 to 7 months old

• Olive skin tone

• Parent or legal guardian must be present during filming

• Comfortable on set with lights, crew, and cameras

Compensation

• $100 for the day

• Professional on-set experience for your child

• Opportunity to be part of a major television production

Male Stand-In Needed for Chicago Fire

Job Description
The hit TV series Chicago Fire is seeking a male stand-in for upcoming filming in Chicago, IL. This role involves working closely with the production crew to light and camera block scenes in place of the actor. The same talent is needed for all scheduled filming dates.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for lighting and camera blocking

• Match the height and complexion of the actor

• Maintain professionalism and follow crew instructions on set

• Be available for all scheduled shoot dates

Requirements

• Male, Latino or Asian

• Dark hair

• Height: 5’11” to 6’1”

• Weight: 175–200 lbs

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

• Available for all three filming dates: August 18, August 20, and August 22

• Provide recent color photo (no shoes for height), along with full clothing sizes and contact information

• Prior stand-in or extra experience is a plus

Compensation

• Paid stand-in role

• Three-day booking

Featured Extras for Aide Roles

Job Description
Casting is now open for featured, non-speaking extras to portray aide types in a hit TV series. Talent will appear in business attire, contributing to realistic and professional scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on set in character as an aide type

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Participate in a wardrobe fitting prior to the filming date

Requirements

• Males, 20s–30s, all ethnicities

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

• Must provide a recent color photo wearing a business suit (no headshots, comp cards, sunglasses, hats, or cropped photos)

• Current hair color and style must match submission photo

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (rate provided upon selection)

• Includes wardrobe fitting session prior to filming

Farm Workers & Community Members

Job Description
Join the cast of the hit BET+ series Diarra From Detroit – Season 2 and help bring to life gripping rural farm and off-the-grid community scenes. This non-speaking background role is perfect for performers looking to add a notable TV credit to their portfolio while working alongside a talented production team.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray farm workers and community members in exterior rural settings

• Participate in crowd and atmospheric scenes to enhance authenticity

• Follow on-set direction from the production team for positioning and movement

• Maintain wardrobe and appearance according to production guidelines

Requirements

• Caucasian, all genders, ages 18+

• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions

• Able to commit to both scheduled filming days

• Reliable transportation to the filming location in Fairburn, GA

Compensation

• $10.50/hour ($84 guaranteed for 8 hours; overtime paid after 8 hours at time-and-a-half)

• 12+ hour filming days may be required

Bus Passengers

Job Description
Be part of the BET+ series Diarra From Detroit – Season 2 by joining the cast as a bus passenger in dynamic interior scenes. This non-speaking background role offers the chance to appear in a popular streaming series while working closely with a professional crew.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a bus passenger in scripted interior bus scenes

• Follow on-set directions for seating, expressions, and movement

• Help create a realistic and engaging atmosphere

• Arrive camera-ready in wardrobe as instructed by production

Requirements

• All ethnicities, all genders, ages 18+

• Comfortable sitting for extended periods during filming

• Ability to follow detailed direction in a confined setting

• Reliable transportation to the filming location in Fairburn, GA

Compensation

• $10.50/hour ($84 guaranteed for 8 hours; overtime paid after 8 hours at time-and-a-half)

• One full filming day required

Guitar Player

Job Description
Join the BET+ series Diarra From Detroit – Season 2 as a guitar player in engaging exterior farm and rural community scenes. This background role requires bringing your own guitar to be used as a prop while pantomiming to a pre-recorded track, adding authenticity and depth to the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a guitarist in various outdoor farm and community scenes

• Pantomime guitar playing along with pre-recorded music

• Bring your own guitar as a prop for filming

• Follow on-set direction for placement, movement, and timing

Requirements

• Caucasian, any gender, ages 18+

• Must own a guitar and be comfortable holding and mimicking playing it on camera

• Reliable transportation to Fairburn, GA

• Comfortable working outdoors for extended periods

Compensation

• $10.50/hour ($84 guaranteed for 8 hours; overtime paid after 8 hours at time-and-a-half)

• One full filming day required