Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Upscale Restaurant Patrons – Background Extras

Job Description
A major production filming in Chicago is casting upscale, trendy, and fit background extras for an upcoming restaurant scene. This is a great opportunity for individuals who can embody a polished, stylish look suitable for an upscale dining environment. These are paid, non-speaking roles, and no prior extra experience is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a restaurant patron in an upscale dining atmosphere

• Follow direction from the production team

• Arrive dressed in trendy, upscale attire for the scene

• Attend a wardrobe fitting if required (approx. 2 hours or less)

Requirements

• Men and women

• Ages 20–40

• All ethnicities welcome

• Must be local to Chicago, suburbs, or bordering states

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

• Must be able to provide measurements and clothing sizes

Compensation

• Paid non-speaking extra roles

South Asian Male Actor

Job Description
A production is urgently casting a South Asian male actor for an interior shoot scheduled for tomorrow. This role is ideal for someone who can arrive promptly, follow on-set direction, and bring a natural presence to a fast-paced filming environment. Both union (AABP) and non-union performers are invited to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in an interior scene and follow direction from the production team

• Arrive on time for crew call and be prepared for a quick turnaround shoot

• Maintain professionalism throughout filming

• Collaborate with cast and crew in a smooth, efficient on-set workflow

Requirements

• South Asian male

• Ages 30s to 50s

• Union (AABP) or non-union

• Must be available for filming tomorrow

• Ability to self-drive or use provided shuttle based on production needs

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (rate provided upon selection)

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 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

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

Featured Family Photo Shoot Roles

Job Description
A production is seeking talent to portray a featured family for a still photo shoot. Casting includes a wife, daughter, and son who will match the look of the male lead actor. Talent must be available for both the fitting and the shoot day. Candidates should have natural-looking blonde, reddish, or brown hair and strong on-camera presence. This is a fully paid opportunity for those local to Illinois or surrounding border states.

Job Responsibilities
• Participate in a still photo shoot as part of a featured family
• Follow direction from the photography and production team
• Attend the required wardrobe fitting
• Maintain a professional and cooperative attitude on set
• Present a natural, camera-ready appearance

Requirements
• Caucasian female, age 50 (wife)
• Caucasian female, mid to late 20s (daughter)
• Caucasian male, early 30s (son)
• Blonde, reddish, or brown hair
• Must be local to IL, Chicago suburbs, or nearby border states
• Must be available for the fitting and shoot
• Must submit recent color photos showing current look

Compensation
• $165 per 8 hours

CFD Academy Students – Background Roles

Job Description
A production is casting clean-shaven males with short hair and females of all ethnicities to portray CFD Academy students. Talent should look like they are in training at a fire academy and be able to follow simple on-set direction. This is a great opportunity for local talent in Chicago and surrounding border states to appear in a popular production.

Job Responsibilities
• Appear on camera as a CFD Academy student
• Follow direction from the on-set team
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming
• Arrive camera-ready and prepared for the full shoot day

Requirements
• Local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding border states
• Males: clean-shaven with short hair
• Females: all ethnicities
• Ages: 20s–30s
• Must submit a recent color photo with full info and sizes
• Must be available for the listed shoot date

Compensation
• Paid background role (rate provided upon selection)

CFD Academy Instructors – Background Roles

Job Description
A production is seeking fit, clean-shaven males with short hair and females of all ethnicities to portray CFD Academy instructors. Talent should have an authoritative, professional presence suitable for a fire academy environment. This opportunity is open to those local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and bordering states.

Job Responsibilities
• Appear on camera as a CFD Academy instructor
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain a strong, authoritative on-camera presence
• Arrive prepared and camera-ready for the full shoot day

Requirements
• Local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding border states
• Ages 40s–60s
• Males: clean-shaven with short hair
• Females: all ethnicities
• Must disclose the last date you worked on the production (if applicable)
• Must submit a recent color photo with full measurements and contact details

Compensation
• Paid background role (rate provided upon selection)

Family Photo Shoot – Featured Role (Son)

Job Description
A lifestyle still photo shoot is seeking a male actor to portray the son in a family-themed campaign. This project focuses on warm, relatable family moments and natural expressions. Talent should feel comfortable on camera, take direction well, and be able to convey authenticity in still photography.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the son in a family-style photo shoot

• Follow posing and expression guidance from the photographer

• Participate in a required wardrobe fitting prior to the shoot

• Maintain consistent appearance and professionalism throughout production

Requirements

• Caucasian male, mid-20s to late-30s

• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or bordering states

• Comfortable with family-oriented lifestyle imagery

• Able to attend a wardrobe fitting before the shoot

• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow direction

Compensation

• Featured rate: $165 for 8 hours, plus time-and-a-half after 8 hours

• Fitting rate: $40 for 2 hours