Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description
A feature film production is casting a group of recurring background performers to portray friends within a realistic social setting. This opportunity is open to individuals who bring authentic, real-world presence to screen and are interested in appearing throughout the project in recurring scenes. No prior acting or on-set experience is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray recurring friend characters in multiple scenes

• Take direction from the assistant director and background team

• Maintain continuity and professionalism across filming days

• Contribute natural, realistic reactions in social and environmental scenes

Requirements

• Ages 20s–30s

• Open to all genders, ethnicities, and looks

• No acting experience required

• Must be able to work as a background performer in recurring scenes

• Real-world experience as a stand-in, EMT, firefighter, skateboarder, ballet dancer, bartender, or restaurant server is a plus but not required

Compensation Details

• Paid background role

• Compensation details provided by production upon booking

Job Description
An upcoming independent feature film centered around the world of soccer is seeking experienced male soccer players to appear as background performers. This production aims to capture authentic gameplay and athletic movement, bringing realism and energy to soccer-driven scenes. Performers will contribute to high-intensity sequences that reflect the passion and culture of the sport.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a soccer player in scripted game and practice scenes

• Execute realistic soccer movement and gameplay on camera

• Follow direction from the director, coaching staff, and background team

• Maintain professionalism and consistency throughout filming

• Be available for possible rehearsals prior to filming

Requirements

• Male soccer players ages 18–30

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Soccer experience required

• Strong athletic ability and comfort performing on camera

• Reliable, punctual, and able to work in a team-based environment

Compensation Details

• $101.50 for 12 hours

Job Description
A long-running network television drama series is seeking background performers to portray professional pathologists in non-speaking scenes. This role is ideal for individuals who can bring a realistic, professional presence to medical environment settings. Performers will appear as part of a hospital or morgue team within scripted scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a pathologist in non-speaking background scenes

• Follow on-set direction from the assistant director and background casting team

• Maintain a professional demeanor appropriate for medical settings

• Remain camera-ready and consistent throughout filming

Requirements

• Male and female performers

• Ages 20s–60s

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

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

• Must not be previously scheduled for other episodes of the series

• Prior background experience is a plus but not required

Compensation Details

• Paid non-speaking background role

• Exact rate provided by production upon booking

Job Description

A production is seeking one male and one female actor to participate in a table read, reading various roles during a scripted session. This opportunity is ideal for actors who are comfortable reading aloud, interpreting multiple characters, and contributing to a collaborative creative environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a table read alongside the creative team

• Read and perform various scripted roles as assigned

• Take direction and adjust readings as needed

• Maintain professionalism and preparedness throughout the session

Requirements

• One male actor and one female actor

• Comfortable reading multiple roles aloud

• Strong reading and communication skills

• Must be reliable and able to work in a collaborative setting

Compensation Details

• Compensation details provided upon selection

Job Description
A television production is seeking background performers to appear in hospital scenes for an upcoming episode of Boston Blue. The production is looking to picture-cast a diverse group of individuals to portray realistic hospital staff and visitors in a busy medical environment. No prior acting experience is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray hospital personnel or visitors in non-speaking background scenes

• Follow on-set direction from the assistant director and background casting team

• Maintain continuity and professionalism across all filming days

• Be present and camera-ready for extended background scenes

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older

• All ethnicities, looks, and body types welcome

• Must be available for all required production days

• Must not be a regular cast member on the series (including cops or detectives)

• AABP members only at this stage

Compensation Details

• Paid background role

• Compensation details provided by production upon booking

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting a featured role for an upcoming reenactment episode. The production is seeking a female performer to portray the role of “Joan” in scripted scenes that depict intense subject matter. This is a non-union role with no scripted dialogue, focused on visual storytelling and performance authenticity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the character “Joan” in scripted true crime reenactment scenes

• Perform scenes that may include depictions of violence or murder-related content

• Follow direction closely to match reference materials and production needs

• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• White female, late 40s to early 50s

• Wavy brown hair (hair does not need to be purple)

• Should resemble provided reference photo

• Comfortable with scripted violence and mature subject matter

• Must be reliable and able to follow on-set direction

• Non-union performers only

Compensation Details

• $125 per day (flat rate)

• No hotel, travel, or stipend provided

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

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 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

Job Description
A prop photo shoot is seeking a female actor to participate in a short, paid shoot portraying a character for a sheriff-themed production. This opportunity is ideal for performers who are comfortable on camera and can present a polished, professional look for promotional imagery.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a prop photo shoot for production use

• Follow direction from the creative and production team

• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor on set

• Arrive prepared and on time for the scheduled shoot

Requirements

• Hispanic or Brazilian female

• Ages 23–30

• Must be comfortable appearing in a prop photo shoot

• ACTRA, AABP, or Non-Union performers accepted

• Must provide full-length photo, name, age, height, and exact ethnicity

Compensation Details

• $315 for a 4-hour call

• Actor rate