Extra Jobs in Chicago, Illinois

Middle Eastern or Latina Woman for PSA Role

Job Description
Casting a female actor for a PSA project portraying a supportive and caring mother figure. This role requires a natural and emotionally expressive performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a mother in a PSA production
• Convey warmth, empathy, and concern through expressions
• Follow direction for subtle, natural acting

Requirements

• Female, in her 40s
• Middle Eastern or Latina
• Strong ability to express emotion naturally
• Subtle and authentic acting style

Compensation

• $500 buyout

Black Man and Woman for PSA Roles

Job Description
Casting a Black male and female actor for a PSA project. These roles require a warm, supportive presence with the ability to convey emotion through subtle and natural performances.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray supportive characters in a PSA production
• Deliver expressive and emotionally grounded performances
• Follow creative direction on set

Requirements

• Black male and female
• Male: in his 40s
• Female: young adult
• Strong emotional expression and on-camera presence
• Subtle and natural acting style

Compensation

• $500 buyout

Male Actor for Speaking Role

Job Description
Casting a male actor for a speaking role in a production filming in the Boston area. This role requires strong acting ability and the ability to handle a significant amount of dialogue.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a dialogue-heavy role on camera
• Deliver strong, natural acting performances
• Follow direction from the production team

Requirements

• Male, in his 40s
• Italian, Greek, Latina, or Middle Eastern appearance
• Short black hair
• Cropped beard
• Brown eyes
• Must have acting experience
• Must be comfortable with extensive dialogue
• Open to union and non-union talent

Compensation

• $750 for 1 day

Newborn Baby for Hospital Scene

Job Description
Casting a newborn baby for a hospital scene in a film production. The role involves portraying a newborn in recovery and crib scenes alongside actors playing parents.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in hospital scene settings as a newborn
• Be held or placed in a crib for filming scenes
• Participate in scheduled filming days

Requirements

• Newborn baby, approximately 15 days to 1 month old
• Small baby (under 9 lbs preferred)
• Mixed ethnicity, light-skinned Black, or South Asian appearance preferred
• Must have darker skin tone (not caucasian/fair)
• Must be available for filming in Hamilton and Ancaster

Compensation

• $380 per day

Event Guests, Detectives, CPD, and Lawyers for TV Series

Job Description
Casting background actors for multiple roles in a TV series filming in Chicago, IL. Talent will portray event guests as well as professional roles including detectives, CPD, and lawyers in non-speaking scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray event attendees in upscale settings
• Perform as professional roles such as detectives, CPD, or lawyers
• Follow on-set direction for movement and scene interaction
• Participate in wardrobe fittings if required

Requirements

• Males and females, ages 30–60s
• Open to all ethnicities
• Must be local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding border states
• Must have appropriate wardrobe (business suits or cocktail attire)
• Must be available for filming and possible wardrobe fitting
• Must not be scheduled for other filming dates on the same production

Compensation

• Filming: $132.80 for 8 hours + overtime after 8 hours
• Wardrobe fitting: $40 for 2 hours

Hispanic Male for Featured Day Laborer Role

Job Description
Casting a Hispanic male for a featured day laborer role in a production filming in the Marietta, GA area. This role may work multiple days depending on casting needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a day laborer in featured scenes
• Follow direction for realistic performance
• Participate in multiple filming days if selected

Requirements

• Hispanic male
• Ages 20–60
• Strong character presence
• Comfortable performing in a featured role
• Available for multiple filming days

Female Stand-In for TV/Film Production

Job Description
Casting a female stand-in for a production filming primarily in the Marietta, GA area. This role will work closely with the production team over multiple weeks to support on-set continuity.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for a principal actor
• Assist with lighting and camera setup positioning
• Follow direction from the crew during filming

Requirements

• Caucasian female
• Ages 20s–40s
• Height: 5’8”
• Slim to average build
• Dark hair
• Must be available for approximately 5 weeks of filming

Compensation

• Paid opportunity

Bald Male Background Actor for TV Series

Job Description
Casting a bald male background actor for a non-speaking role in a TV series filming in Chicago, IL and surrounding areas. This role requires availability across multiple filming dates.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a background character in a non-speaking role
• Follow on-set direction for positioning and movement
• Maintain continuity across multiple filming days

Requirements

• Caucasian male
• Bald
• Height: 6’0”–6’3”
• Weight: 200–260 lbs
• Ages 30–60
• Must be local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding border states
• Must be available for multiple filming dates

Compensation

• Paid opportunity

Kids for Background Roles in TV Series

Job Description
Casting children for background roles in a TV series filming in New York City. This opportunity is open to young talent to appear in scenes for a scripted production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in TV series scenes
• Follow on-set direction for movement and behavior
• Participate in costume fittings and filming

Requirements

• Ages 8–9 or 12–13
• Must be local to the NYC area
• Must be available for filming and costume fitting
• Must have valid child performer work permits if applicable

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA: $224 for 8 hours
• Non-SAG: $187 for 10 hours

Party Extras for Music Video

Job Description
Casting male and female party extras for a music video filming in Brooklyn, NY. This project is seeking energetic talent to create a lively party atmosphere on screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray partygoers in a music video setting
• Engage naturally in background scenes
• Follow direction to maintain high-energy performance

Requirements

• Ages 21–30
• Open to males and females
• Comfortable in a party-style environment
• Professional headshots or digitals preferred

Compensation

• Paid opportunity