Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

CASTING CALL — The Chi, 2026
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: The Chi — Showtime Television Series
ROLES: Neighbor

SHOOT DATES: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
AVAILABILITY: Must be available for a 10:30 AM call time
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: $132.80 / 8 hours

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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:

NEIGHBOR
• Gender: Female
• Ethnicity: Black
• Age Range: Early 30s
• Must have an active EP Casting profile to be considered

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.

Job Description
An upcoming beer commercial is seeking everyday, down-to-earth individuals to appear in a lifestyle-focused advertising campaign. The production is looking for people with natural charm and authenticity—those you’d happily strike up a conversation with at a local pub. Talent will be featured in relaxed, social scenes that reflect genuine connection and approachability.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a commercial portraying natural, real-life social moments

• Take direction from the creative and production team

• Interact comfortably in a casual pub-style environment

• Maintain a professional attitude throughout the production process

Requirements

• Individuals ages 25–40

• Must be 25+ due to alcohol advertising regulations

• All genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds encouraged to apply

• Sydney-based talent only

• No acting experience required; natural presence preferred

Compensation Details

• Talent fee between $6,000–$7,000 AUD

• Compensation varies based on level of feature

• Plus superannuation, less tax

Job Description
A network television drama series is seeking a Latino male performer to work as a stand-in for a principal actor. This role is essential to the production process and involves standing in for lighting, camera blocking, and technical rehearsals to support the cast and crew during filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for a principal actor during lighting and camera setups

• Match the principal actor’s height, weight, and complexion as closely as possible

• Follow detailed direction from the assistant director and camera department

• Remain on set for extended periods as required by production

• Maintain professionalism and reliability throughout filming

Requirements

• Latino male

• Ages 20s to 40s

• Dark hair

• Height between 5’8″ and 5’10”

• Weight between 170–200 lbs

• Must closely match the physical build and complexion of the principal actor

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

• Prior experience as a stand-in or background performer is a plus but not required

Compensation Details

• Paid stand-in role

• Compensation rate provided by production upon booking

Models for Major Airline Print Campaign

Job Description
A major airline is casting men and women for an upcoming print advertising campaign in Miami. This paid commercial project is seeking aspirational talent with a unique look and interesting personal style to represent a global travel brand. The shoot will feature lifestyle-driven visuals in a professional commercial setting. Talent must be able to work as a local hire.

Job Responsibilities

• Model for a professional airline print campaign

• Take direction from the creative and photography team

• Present a polished, aspirational look on camera

• Participate in fittings and shoot days as scheduled

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 20–60

• Open to all ethnicities

• Unique look and interesting personal style

• Must have valid government-issued ID to access set

• Able to work as a local hire in Miami (no travel provided)

• Available for fittings and potential multiple shoot days

Compensation

• Session fee: $500 per day (minus agency fee)

• Usage fee: $2,500 (guaranteed at booking, minus agency fee)

• Fitting fee: $200 (approximately 4 hours, minus agency fee)

Pairs for Paid Quiz Show Run-Through

Job Description
A paid quiz show run-through is seeking pairs to take part in a fun, fast-paced studio experience. This opportunity is open to couples, siblings, or friends who enjoy teamwork, friendly competition, and being on camera. Participants should be comfortable engaging in a quiz-style environment and following production direction.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a pair in a quiz show run-through

• Engage in on-camera quiz and game-style activities

• Follow instructions from the production team

• Work collaboratively with your partner throughout the session

Requirements

• Must apply as a pair (couples, siblings, or friends)

• Comfortable on camera and in a studio environment

• Must be based in London

• Reliable and available for the scheduled run-through

Compensation

• Paid participation

Social Media Influencers for National Commercial

Job Description
A national commercial campaign is casting Miami and South Florida–based Instagram and TikTok influencers who can deliver charismatic, direct-to-camera product reviews. This paid commercial opportunity is seeking confident creators with strong on-camera presence and engaging personalities who can authentically showcase products in a review-style format.

Job Responsibilities

• Create direct-to-camera product review content

• Deliver engaging, charismatic, and authentic performances

• Showcase personality while clearly communicating product features

• Follow creative direction for commercial use

Requirements

• Instagram or TikTok influencers based in Miami or South Florida

• Comfortable speaking directly to camera

• Strong personality and clear on-camera delivery

• Experience creating review-style or testimonial content

Compensation

• Paid commercial gig

• $500–$3,500 if prominently featured in the final edit

Job Description
A television series is seeking background performers to portray USG football players in an upcoming scene set at a university party. This opportunity is open to performers who can authentically represent collegiate football players and contribute to the atmosphere of a lively campus environment. This is a non-union background role for a scripted TV production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a USG football player in background scenes

• Take direction from the assistant director and background casting team

• Help create a realistic university and team atmosphere on camera

• Remain professional, punctual, and camera-ready throughout filming

Requirements

• All ages portrayable

• All genders and ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Football players or individuals who can convincingly portray football players

• Must be comfortable appearing in background scenes at a university party setting

• Non-union performers only

Compensation Details

• $121 for up to 10 hours

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting a female actor for a featured reenactment role. This non-union production focuses on visual storytelling and requires performers who can portray emotionally intense moments without scripted dialogue. The role involves dramatized scenes depicting mature subject matter.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured female character in scripted true crime reenactment scenes

• Perform scenes involving sensitive and mature content, including scripted violence

• Follow direction closely to match reference imagery and production needs

• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• White female

• Late 30s to early 40s

• Curly blonde or light brown hair (hair does not need to be pink)

• Must resemble provided reference photo

• Comfortable with scripted violence and murder-related content

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

• Non-union performers only

Compensation Details

• $125 per day (flat rate)

• No hotel, travel, or stipend provided

Child Picture Double for High-End TV Series

Job Description
A high-end television series is casting a child picture double for an upcoming production. This role is ideal for young performers who closely match specific physical characteristics and can work professionally on set under the guidance of a parent or guardian. The production is seeking reliable, camera-ready talent to support continuity in a scripted TV series.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a picture double for a principal child actor

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Maintain consistency in appearance and movement for filming

• Work professionally in a structured TV production environment

Requirements

• Male child, ages 11–14

• Height between 4’10” and 4’12”

• Dark hair

• Mediterranean or Italian descent

• Able to work on set with a parent or legal guardian present

• Based near or able to work in Bray, County Wicklow

Compensation

• Paid television role

• Compensation provided based on production agreement

Newborn Twin Babies for Film and TV Casting

Job Description
A production is seeking newborn twin babies for upcoming film and television projects. This casting opportunity is ideal for parents of twins who are comfortable having their babies appear on camera in a safe, professionally supervised environment. Productions are looking for calm, camera-ready newborns to portray infant roles in scripted or lifestyle scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as newborn twins in film or television scenes

• Be present on set with a parent or legal guardian

• Participate in filming in a calm, controlled environment

• Follow production schedules designed for infant safety and comfort

Requirements

• Newborn twin babies

• Parent or legal guardian available to accompany babies on set

• Comfortable working in a professional production setting

• Availability based on production needs

Compensation

• Paid roles