Extra Jobs in Chicago, Illinois

Tulsa Resident Extras with Cars for TV Series

Job Description
A television series is casting background actors to portray Tulsa residents with vehicles in Atlanta-based filming. This role is ideal for individuals who can represent everyday community members in realistic outdoor scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Tulsa residents in outdoor scenes

• Use personal vehicle as part of filming if selected

• Follow direction for natural interactions and continuity

• Attend fitting and filming as required

Requirements

• Ages 18–75

• Open to all genders and ethnicities

• Must have a vehicle available

• Must be local to Atlanta, GA

• No red or white vehicles preferred

• No visible tattoos unless approved

Compensation

• $168 for up to 12 hours

• $42 fitting rate

• $25 car bump if booked with vehicle

• Overtime after 12 hours

Racetrack Patrons with Cars for TV Series

Job Description
A television series is seeking background actors with vehicles to portray racetrack patrons. This role adds realism to large-scale outdoor scenes, featuring individuals interacting in a lively racetrack environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray racetrack patrons in outdoor scenes

• Use personal vehicle as part of scene if selected

• Follow direction to maintain scene continuity

• Participate in fitting and filming days

Requirements

• Ages 18–75

• Open to all genders and ethnicities

• Must have a vehicle available for filming

• Must be local to Atlanta, GA

• No red or white vehicles preferred

Compensation

• $168 for up to 12 hours

• $42 fitting rate

• $25 car bump if booked with vehicle

• Overtime after 12 hours

Racetrack Employee Extras for TV Series

Job Description
A TV series is casting background actors to portray racetrack employees in Atlanta. This role focuses on professional, conservative-looking individuals to bring authenticity to racetrack workplace scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray racetrack employees in structured work environments

• Follow direction for realistic workplace interactions

• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor

• Participate in both fitting and filming

Requirements

• Ages 21–70

• Open to all genders and ethnicities

• Conservative, professional appearance

• Must be local to Atlanta, GA

• No visible tattoos unless approved

Compensation

• $168 for up to 12 hours

• $42 fitting rate

• Overtime after 12 hours

NYC Street Pedestrian Extras for TV Series

Job Description
A television series is casting background actors to portray New York City street pedestrians in Atlanta-based filming. This role is perfect for individuals who can bring authentic city energy to outdoor scenes, representing a variety of urban character types in a dynamic production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray NYC-style pedestrians in outdoor scenes

• Perform natural walking and street interactions

• Follow direction to maintain realism and continuity

• Be available for both fitting and filming dates

Requirements

• Ages 18–70

• Open to all genders and ethnicities

• Must be local to Atlanta, GA

• Comfortable working outdoors

• No visible tattoos unless covered or approved

Compensation

• $168 for up to 12 hours

• $42 for fitting (up to 2 hours)

• Overtime after 12 hours

Tech Worker Extras for Commercial

Job Description
A Miami-based commercial is casting tech worker extras to portray modern professionals in a workplace setting. This role is ideal for individuals who can embody a tech-savvy, business-casual look and contribute to a realistic office environment on screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a tech worker in a commercial production

• Follow direction from the production team

• Wear smart to casual workwear appropriate for tech roles

• Maintain professionalism and consistency on set

Requirements

• Ages 25–45

• Open to all genders and ethnicities

• Comfortable on camera in a professional setting

• Able to dress in smart casual tech-style wardrobe

Compensation

• $200 per day

Security Team Member Extras for Commercial

Job Description
Casting security team member extras for a commercial shoot in Miami. Talent will portray professional security personnel in a corporate or public setting. This role requires a confident presence and the ability to follow direction while maintaining a realistic on-screen performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a security team member in commercial scenes

• Follow direction from the production crew

• Wear required wardrobe including black shirt, trousers, and boots

• Maintain a professional and alert on-screen presence

Requirements

• Ages 35–45

• Open to all genders and ethnicities

• Able to provide or wear all-black wardrobe (shirt, trousers, boots, black baseball cap)

• Comfortable performing in a security role

Compensation

• $200 per day

Office Colleague Extras for Commercial

Job Description
A commercial production is seeking office colleague extras for a job platform campaign filming in Miami. This role is perfect for talent who can portray a professional workplace environment, with wardrobe ranging from casual to formal depending on the scene. Selected talent will work one shoot day and help bring authentic office energy to the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an office colleague in a professional setting

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Wear wardrobe appropriate to assigned scene (casual to formal)

• Maintain continuity and consistency during filming

Requirements

• Ages 30–45

• Open to all genders and ethnicities

• Comfortable on camera in a workplace setting

• Able to follow direction and adapt to different office scenarios

Compensation

• $200 per day

Pedestrians With Cars for TV Series

Job Description
A television production filming in Atlanta, Georgia is casting background actors to portray pedestrians in street scenes. Casting directors are seeking individuals with vehicles who can help create authentic city environments with realistic movement and activity. This role helps bring everyday street life to the screen in a professional television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray pedestrians in background street scenes

• Use your personal vehicle as part of traffic or street activity scenes

• Follow direction from the production team during filming

• Maintain natural walking or background actions on camera

• Work collaboratively with other extras and crew members

Requirements

• Male and female talent ages 18–60

• Open to all ethnicities

• Must have access to a personal vehicle

• Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia

• Comfortable appearing in outdoor street scenes

• Reliable and able to follow production direction

Compensation

• $100 for up to 8 hours of work

• Overtime paid after 8 hours if applicable

• Paid background acting opportunity in a television series

Groups of Friends With Cars for TV Series

Job Description
A television series filming in Atlanta, Georgia is casting background actors to portray groups of friends in upcoming scenes. Producers are seeking energetic individuals who can naturally interact in social settings while using their vehicles as part of the scene. These roles will help create realistic everyday environments and authentic street activity for the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray groups of friends socializing in background scenes

• Use your personal vehicle as part of the scene if required

• Follow direction from the production team during filming

• Maintain natural interactions and continuity on camera

• Work professionally with other background actors and crew

Requirements

• Male and female talent ages 18–40

• Open to all ethnicities

• Must have access to a personal vehicle for filming

• Must be able to work in Atlanta, Georgia

• Comfortable performing in social group scenes

• Professional and reliable on set

Compensation

• $100 for up to 8 hours of work

• Overtime paid after 8 hours if applicable

• Paid background acting opportunity on a television production

Hospital Visitors and Bar Patrons for TV Series

Job Description
A television production filming in the Chicago area is casting male and female background actors to portray hospital visitors and bar patrons in upcoming scenes. Producers are seeking individuals who can help create realistic environments for both hospital and nightlife settings. These non-speaking roles will support authentic storytelling by bringing everyday city life and social interactions to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray hospital visitors or bar patrons in background scenes

• React naturally during filming and maintain continuity throughout scenes

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Help create realistic hospital and nightlife environments

• Work professionally with cast, crew, and other background actors

Requirements

• Male and female talent ages 20s–70s

• Open to all ethnicities

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

• Comfortable performing in hospital or bar scene environments

• Reliable and able to follow production direction on set

Compensation

• Paid non-speaking background acting roles

• Opportunity to gain experience on a professional television production

• Work on a major TV series filming in the Chicago area