Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Recital Attendees for Film Scene

Job Description
A production is seeking men and women to portray recital attendees in a heartfelt community scene. Talent will help bring authenticity to a small-town environment by playing parents, grandparents, and supportive audience members. This role is perfect for those who enjoy simple, natural background work and can take light direction on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as an audience member during a recital scene

• Provide natural reactions and background movement

• Follow on-set instructions from the production team

• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 18 and older

• All ethnicities welcome

• Comfortable portraying parents and grandparents

• Able to take direction and remain engaged during filming

Compensation

• $96 for up to 8 hours

• One-day filming commitment

Courthouse Background Talent

Job Description
A Nashville-based production is seeking featured background talent to portray courthouse attendees in a dramatic project. This role is ideal for individuals who can bring authentic, grounded energy to a courtroom environment and follow on-set direction with professionalism. Talent must be fully available for the entire day, as the exact call time will only be provided the afternoon prior.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as courthouse background in key scenes

• Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team

• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout the shoot

• Stay available for the full day regardless of final call time

Requirements

• All genders

• Ages 25–60

• Local to Nashville, TN

• Comfortable portraying courthouse attendees

• Reliable, punctual, and able to remain on set as needed

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours (includes $12.50/hr with 8-hour guarantee + overtime after 8 hours)

• One-day filming commitment

Extras for Police Training Scene

Job Description
A production is seeking background actors to portray participants in a police-related training scene. Talent will appear in white shirts and help bring authenticity, structure, and realism to the environment. This role is ideal for individuals who can follow direction, maintain continuity, and stay professional on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray training participants wearing white shirts

• Follow direction from the production team regarding movement and positioning

• Maintain a clean, consistent look throughout filming

• Stay attentive and professional during all takes

Requirements

• Men: Clean-shaven, short hair, Chicago regulation mustache allowed

• Women and men of all ethnicities

• Ages 40–60

• Must bring or wear a white shirt as directed

• Must be available for wardrobe fitting and all shoot dates

• Local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding border states

Compensation

• Paid background role

Upscale Server Types for Background Role

Job Description
A production is seeking stylish, upscale server types for a featured background role in a restaurant scene. This role is ideal for individuals who can embody a polished, professional look and maintain consistency on camera. Talent must be fully available for the entire day, as the final call time will only be released the afternoon before filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray upscale servers in a restaurant setting

• Follow direction from the production team and maintain continuity

• Provide natural, subtle background performance appropriate to the scene

• Stay available for the entire filming day regardless of final call time

Requirements

• All genders

• Ages 25–35

• Females must be size 0–6

• Local to Nashville, TN

• Must be able to commit to being on set up to 12+ hours

• Reliable, punctual, and able to maintain a polished appearance

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours (includes $12.50/hr, 8-hour guarantee + overtime after 8 hours)

• One-day filming commitment

Upscale Restaurant Patrons for Featured Background Roles

Job Description
A production is seeking upscale, trendy, and camera-ready men and women to portray restaurant patrons in a lively, modern dining scene. This opportunity is great for individuals who enjoy working on stylish sets and can bring polished energy and natural reactions to a non-speaking background role. Talent will help create the atmosphere of a high-end social setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a restaurant guest in an upscale dining environment

• Maintain a fashionable, polished look on camera

• Provide natural background reactions and movement

• Follow direction from the production team and maintain continuity

• Attend wardrobe fitting if required

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 20–40

• All ethnicities welcome

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

• Must not have worked on the hospital scene filmed on 11/26

• Stylish, fit, and comfortable appearing in a trendy restaurant environment

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

Compensation

• Paid non-speaking background roles

Police Officers & Detectives for TV Series

Job Description
A production is seeking both real and experienced police officers, as well as performers who can convincingly portray officers and detectives for a new season of a scripted series. Talent must be comfortable in law enforcement roles, professional in demeanor, and able to wear long-sleeve uniform looks. This scene focuses on authentic movement, posture, and presence, making reliability and believability essential.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray police officers or detectives in various scripted scenes

• Follow direction from the production team to maintain realism and continuity

• Wear long-sleeve uniforms (provided) and embody professional law enforcement behavior

• Maintain consistency in appearance and performance across takes

Requirements

• Open to real police officers and trained actors

• Must submit NEW, current photos and updated wardrobe sizes

• Must show current facial hair status

• Tattoos allowed if fully covered by long sleeves

• Comfortable in uniform and capable of portraying authoritative roles

Compensation

• Paid background role

Hispanic/Latinx Background Talent – “The Hunting Wives” Season 2

Job Description
A major television production is seeking Hispanic/Latinx men and women to portray small-town ranchers, civilians, and worker-type characters for a casual outdoor gathering scene. Talent will help create an authentic rural atmosphere and contribute natural reactions and background movement for the episode.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray townspeople in a casual gathering scene

• React naturally to the environment and on-set action

• Follow simple direction from the production team

• Maintain professionalism and be prepared for early call times

Requirements

• Hispanic/Latinx men and women

• All adult ages welcome

• Comfortable appearing as rural ranchers, workers, or civilians

• Willing to film in an area outside of Charlotte

Compensation

• Standard background rate

• Additional $15 travel adjustment for talent traveling from Charlotte or farther

Upscale Trendy Extras

Job Description
A commercial production is seeking upscale, trendy men and women to appear in a lively restaurant scene. Talent will help bring an energetic, stylish atmosphere to set while portraying fashionable guests. These non-speaking roles are perfect for individuals with strong presence, polished looks, and the ability to blend naturally into a high-end environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as upscale guests in a trendy restaurant scene

• Bring polished style, confidence, and natural reactions on camera

• Follow direction from the production team during filming and fitting

• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 40–60, trendy and upscale in appearance

• Servers and bartenders also needed: ages 20–40

• All ethnicities welcome

• Fit, stylish, and comfortable in a fashionable setting

• Must be local to the Chicago area

• Must provide clothing sizes

Compensation

• Paid non-speaking background role

Twin Babies

Job Description
A feature production is seeking newborn twin babies for background roles in an upcoming shoot. The project is looking for two sets of twins who can safely participate on camera and meet the required age range. Families should feel comfortable having their infants handled gently on set by trained professionals. These roles focus on natural presence, calm temperament, and the ability for babies to appear as themselves in simple background moments.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as newborn twins in background scenes

• Remain calm and comfortable during filming

• Work with on-set infant specialists and follow all safety guidelines

• Participate in gentle, supervised camera setups

Requirements

• Twin babies aged 15 days to 2 months on the work date

• All genders welcome

• One set of Asian twins and one set of Black twins needed

• Must be able to film in Hamilton

• Parents/guardians must accompany infants and provide accurate current photos

Compensation

• 2x SSE rate plus rental

Bridal Expo Model

Job Description
A bridal expo event is seeking models to showcase a range of wedding gowns on the runway. Talent will walk in front of attendees, designers, and industry professionals, representing bridal looks with confidence and elegance. Models should be comfortable in bridal gowns and able to present themselves with poise during live demonstrations.

Job Responsibilities

• Model various bridal gowns during the expo

• Perform confident and smooth runway walks

• Work professionally with designers, coordinators, and event staff

• Maintain a polished and reliable presence throughout the event

Requirements

• Height 5’5″ or taller

• Confident runway walk

• Comfortable modeling bridal gowns

• Professional, reliable, and poised

Compensation

• Paid runway modeling opportunity