Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Fiddle Player

Job Description
Be part of the BET+ series Diarra From Detroit – Season 2 as a fiddle player in authentic farm and rural community scenes. This background role requires bringing your own fiddle to be used as a prop while pantomiming to a pre-recorded track, helping create a realistic and immersive atmosphere.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a fiddle player in exterior farm and off-the-grid community scenes

• Pantomime playing the fiddle along with pre-recorded music

• Bring your own fiddle as a prop for filming

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

Requirements

• Caucasian, any gender, ages 18+

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

• Comfortable working outdoors for extended periods

• Reliable transportation to 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

Pedestrian with Bicycle

Job Description
Join the hit TV series Chicago Fire as a pedestrian with a bicycle for an upcoming scene. This is a great opportunity for male talent to be featured on a popular production while adding realism to a dynamic city scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a pedestrian with a bicycle in a street scene

• Follow on-set directions to ensure scene continuity

• Bring and use your own bicycle during filming

• Maintain professionalism and punctuality throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Male, ages 20–40

• All ethnicities welcome

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

• Cannot have worked on Chicago Fire within the last two weeks or be booked for an upcoming date

• Must own a bicycle and be able to provide its color when applying

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (rate discussed upon selection)

Stand-In Actor – African American Male

Job Description
A television production is seeking an African American male to serve as a stand-in for an actor during filming. The stand-in will match the actor’s physical characteristics and will be used for lighting and camera blocking before the main performance. This is a great opportunity to gain on-set experience and work closely with the production crew.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for the actor during lighting and camera blocking

• Maintain the same height, weight, and complexion as the actor for continuity

• Follow instructions from the camera and lighting departments

• Be punctual and prepared for each filming day

Requirements

• African American male, light to medium complexion, dark hair

• Height: 6’1” to 6’3” | Weight: 170–210 lbs

• Age range: 20s to 40s

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

• Prior stand-in or set experience preferred but not required

Compensation

• Paid role (rate provided upon selection)

Background Actors – Firefighters & Pedestrians

Job Description
A popular TV drama is casting males and females of all ethnicities to portray firefighters and pedestrians in upcoming scenes. Filming will take place in the Chicago area, and talent must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states to Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray assigned background roles with professionalism and realism

• Follow on-set directions from the production team

• Maintain continuity throughout takes and scenes

• Arrive on time and camera-ready for the shoot

Requirements

• Males and females, all ethnicities, ages 20s–70s

• For firefighter roles: males must be clean-shaven with short hair

• Must not have worked on this production in the past two weeks or be booked for an upcoming date

• Local hire only (Chicago and surrounding regions)

• Comfortable standing or walking for extended periods on set

Compensation

• Paid role (rate provided upon selection)

Police Types – Non-Speaking Extras

Job Description
Casting men and women to portray police types for a non-speaking background role in a popular television series. Selected talent will appear in a police bar scene. Applicants should have a natural look suited for law enforcement roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a believable police presence in a casual bar setting

• Follow on-set instructions to fit the scene’s tone and action

• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to work for the duration of filming

Requirements

• Men (20s–40s) and women (20s–50s), all ethnicities

• Short hair, no facial hair for men

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

• Real police officers may submit in uniform

• Provide a recent, clear, color photograph showing current hairstyle (no headshots, comp cards, blurry images, hats, sunglasses, or cropped head/hair)

• Clothing sizes must be submitted

Compensation

• Rate to be provided upon booking

Casting Call for TV Series Role

Job Description
A television production is seeking female talent for an upcoming scene filming in Norcross, GA. The role requires portraying a Caucasian woman who appears six months pregnant for a small but important scene. This opportunity offers valuable on-set experience and paid work.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a pregnant woman in a scripted scene

• Take direction from the production team to ensure authenticity

• Participate in filming for a scheduled 12-hour day

• Work alongside cast and crew in a professional environment

Requirements

• Female, 18 years or older

• Ability to portray Caucasian

• Must convincingly portray six months pregnant

• Comfortable performing in a scripted TV scene

Compensation

• Rate: $196 for 12 hours

• Filming location: Norcross, GA

Casting Call for Babies – TV Series

Job Description
A television series is seeking babies for an upcoming episode filming in Midlothian, TX. This is a paid opportunity for Texas residents, offering parents the chance to have their child appear in a major production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in scenes as part of the television production

• Work under the supervision of parents/guardians and production staff

• Be comfortable in front of cameras and on set

Requirements

• Male or female babies

• Ages 5–7 months old

• Olive skin tone

• Must be Texas residents

Compensation

• Rate: $200

• Filming Location: Midlothian, TX

Kids and Teens Needed for Christmas Commercial Campaign

Job Description
Casting directors are now seeking kids and teens to appear in a festive Christmas commercial campaign. This is a fantastic opportunity for young talent to shine in a high-profile seasonal project. The production is looking for outgoing, expressive, and camera-ready kids and teens to help bring the holiday spirit to life.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a Christmas-themed commercial shoot

• Bring energy, enthusiasm, and authenticity to your performance

• Take direction from the production team to capture the holiday campaign’s message

• Work collaboratively with other child and teen actors on set

Requirements

• Open to kids and teens ages 10–18 years old

• Must be comfortable performing in front of the camera

• Energetic, expressive, and reliable talent encouraged to apply

• Travel flexibility required (expenses covered)

Compensation

• $6,500 pay

• Travel expenses fully covered

Extras with Cars Needed for TV Production

Job Description
Casting directors are looking for male extras to appear in an upcoming TV production. Talent must provide their own vehicle for the scene, and only cars in colors other than white, red, or black will be accepted. This is a great opportunity to gain on-set experience while contributing to a high-profile series.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as an extra in a TV production with your personal vehicle

• Remain available and professional for the full day of filming

• Follow direction from the production team on set

• Ensure wardrobe and car meet production requirements

Requirements

• Male actors, ages 20s to 40s

• Open to all ethnicities

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

• Must own a car (no white, red, or black)

• Cannot have worked on the show within the past two weeks or currently scheduled for this episode

Compensation

• Paid background role (rate details provided upon booking)

Extras Needed for TV Production – Medical and Non-Medical Roles

Job Description
Casting directors are seeking background actors to portray both medical and non-medical roles in an upcoming TV production. This is a great opportunity for talent to gain on-set experience and be part of a long-running series. Selected extras will appear in professional hospital or everyday background settings depending on the role assigned.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background actor in either medical or non-medical roles

• Follow direction from the production team on set

• Remain professional and reliable throughout the filming day

• Provide accurate clothing sizes and current photos for casting consideration

Requirements

• Male and female actors, ages 20s–60s

• Open to all ethnicities

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

• Cannot have worked on the show in the last two weeks or be scheduled to work soon

• Must provide complete clothing sizes (men: jacket, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, T-shirt, shoe; women: dress, pants, T-shirt, shoe)

Compensation

• Paid background roles (rate details provided upon booking)