Extra Jobs in Chicago, Illinois

Brewery Patrons for MTV Reality Series

Job Description
An MTV reality series is casting background actors to portray brewery patrons in a casual social setting. This role requires a relaxed and natural on-camera presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a brewery guest in social scenes
• Interact naturally with other background actors
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain continuity during filming

Requirements

• Male and female talent, ages 20–40s
• All ethnicities encouraged to apply
• Must have a casual, social look
• Comfortable on camera
• Local to Atlanta, Georgia

Compensation

• $100 for up to 8 hours (plus overtime if applicable)

Lab Workers for MTV Reality Series

Job Description
A reality TV production is casting background actors to portray lab workers in a professional setting. This role helps create an authentic workplace environment for the series.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lab worker in a realistic setting
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain professional demeanor on camera
• Participate in background action scenes

Requirements

• All genders, any age, any ethnicity
• Must look like a professional lab worker (scrubs preferred)
• Comfortable on camera
• Local to Atlanta, Georgia

Compensation

• $100 for up to 8 hours (plus overtime if applicable)

Lab Patrons for MTV Reality Series

Job Description
A reality TV series is casting background talent to portray lab patrons in a medical-style setting. This role involves creating a realistic environment with natural, everyday behavior.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a patient or visitor in a lab setting
• Follow direction from production staff
• Maintain natural and believable behavior on camera
• Participate in background scenes

Requirements

• All genders, any age, any ethnicity
• Comfortable in a medical or lab environment setting
• Able to follow direction
• Local to Atlanta, Georgia

Compensation

• $100 for up to 8 hours (plus overtime if applicable)

Child Wrestlers for TV Series

Job Description
A television series is casting kids with real wrestling experience to portray young wrestlers in an upcoming production. This is a great opportunity for young athletes to showcase their skills on screen while working on a professional set.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform wrestling movements and techniques on camera
• Follow direction from the production team during filming
• Bring energy, authenticity, and athletic ability to scenes
• Participate in staged wrestling sequences safely

Requirements

• Children ages 11–14
• Must have real wrestling experience
• Comfortable performing on camera
• Local to the NYC tri-state area or able to work in New York
• Must have valid work permit if applicable

Compensation

• $234 for 8 hours

Bilingual Male Spokesperson #2 for Insurance Commercial

Job Description
A commercial production is casting a bilingual male spokesperson for a secondary featured role in an insurance campaign. This role involves expressive on-camera performance with a focus on subtle gestures and reactions.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in featured scenes with expressive body language
• Deliver lines in English and Spanish
• Follow creative direction during filming
• Participate in indoor scenes with close-up or partial visibility

Requirements

• Male, ages 30–47
• Ethnically ambiguous or Latino
• Average build with dark hair
• Fluent in English and Spanish
• Comfortable performing on camera

Compensation

• $650 per day

Bilingual Male Spokesperson #1 for Insurance Commercial

Job Description
A commercial project is seeking a bilingual male spokesperson for a featured role in an insurance campaign. This role requires a strong on-camera presence and the ability to deliver lines fluently in both English and Spanish.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver scripted lines in English and Spanish
• Appear in featured scenes with clear on-camera presence
• Follow direction from the production team
• Portray a confident and relatable character

Requirements

• Male, ages 30–47
• Ethnically ambiguous or Latino
• Average build with dark hair
• Fluent in both English and Spanish
• Comfortable speaking on camera

Compensation

• $750 per day (recognizable on camera)

Families (Adults & Kids) for Insurance Commercial

Job Description
A commercial production is casting families for a featured non-speaking role in an insurance campaign filming in Chicago and surrounding suburbs. This role focuses on natural, everyday moments, making it perfect for real families who can bring authenticity and warmth on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in lifestyle scenes as a family unit
• Follow direction from the production team
• Portray natural interactions in home or car settings
• Maintain professionalism during filming

Requirements

• Families of Ambiguous or Latino ethnicity preferred
• Parents (ages 30–38) and children (boys and girls ages 7–15)
• Minors must have valid work permits
• Comfortable on camera and able to take direction
• Must have reliable transportation

Compensation

• $500 per day
• Additional $25 if wardrobe fitting is required

Physical Therapists for Film/TV Production

Job Description
A production in the Los Angeles area is casting real physical therapists with hands-on experience working with athletes. This role is ideal for licensed professionals who can bring authenticity to on-screen scenes requiring realistic therapy techniques and interactions.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a physical therapist in a film or TV production
• Perform realistic therapy techniques on camera
• Follow direction from the production team for scene accuracy
• Contribute to authentic portrayal of athlete recovery environments

Requirements

• Must be a real physical therapist with athlete-focused experience
• Experience with sports therapy or rehabilitation preferred
• Comfortable performing professional tasks on camera
• Able to take direction and work on a production set
• Union talent

Compensation

• $234 for 8 hours

Actors and Background Talent for Music Video

Job Description
A music video production is casting a range of unique and expressive talent for multiple roles in a visually striking project filming in Chicago. This production is seeking individuals with distinct looks and strong on-camera presence to bring dramatic and cinematic scenes to life.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray assigned characters in stylized music video scenes
• Perform under direction in dramatic or atmospheric setups
• Participate in scenes involving prosthetic makeup or special effects if selected
• Collaborate with the creative team to achieve the desired visual tone

Requirements

• Open to various roles including lead antagonist, featured actors, and background talent
• Must be comfortable portraying intense or eerie characters
• Some roles require comfort with prosthetic makeup
• Strong presence, unique look, or character-driven appearance preferred
• Able to take direction and perform reliably on set

Compensation

• $135 for 8 hours

Girls for Film Background Roles

Job Description
A film production is casting girls for background roles in upcoming scenes filming in Georgia. This opportunity is perfect for young talent who are comfortable on set and can bring natural energy and authenticity to a professional production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in background scenes as part of a film production
• Follow direction from the assistant directors and crew
• Maintain focus and professionalism on set
• Participate in multiple takes as needed

Requirements

• Girls, ages 6–15
• All ethnicities encouraged to apply
• Must be comfortable on a film set
• Able to follow direction and work well with others
• Parent or guardian must be present

Compensation

• $168 for 12 hours