Jobs in Chicago, Illinois

Newborn Baby Casting Call

Job Description

A television production is seeking newborn babies for paid background roles in an upcoming shoot in the Chicago area. Casting directors are looking for Caucasian or Latino/Latina newborns, including twins and single babies, to appear in featured scenes. Productions are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment, with a baby nurse on set and limited working hours for newborn talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a newborn background performer in television scenes.
• Work under the supervision of parents or guardians and the production team.
• Participate in scheduled filming while following on-set safety guidelines.

Requirements

• Caucasian or Latino/Latina newborns.
• Twins and single newborns are welcome.
• Must be a local hire in the Chicago area or surrounding eligible locations.
• Must be eligible to obtain the required Illinois newborn work permit.

Compensation

• $200 for up to 2 hours of work.

TV Extras Casting Call

Job Description

A television production is seeking paid background extras to work on an upcoming shoot in the Chicago area. Casting directors are looking for men and women between the ages of 20 and 40 of all ethnicities to portray non-speaking background characters. This is a great opportunity for both experienced and first-time extras to gain on-set experience in a professional production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background characters in television scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team on set.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
• Be available to work a full production day, including evening hours if required.

Requirements

• Ages 20–40.
• Open to all genders.
• All ethnicities are encouraged to apply.
• Must be a local hire in the Chicago area or surrounding eligible locations.
• Previous background acting experience is welcome but not required.

Compensation

• $136.40 for up to 8 hours.
• Overtime paid at time and a half after 8 hours.

Job Description

Chicago Fire is casting a featured non-speaking ER doctor for an upcoming episode filming in the Chicago area. Casting directors are seeking men with a professional appearance to portray a physician in hospital scenes. This paid featured extra opportunity is open to local talent in Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, and neighboring border states.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured ER doctor in a hospital scene.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Maintain a professional medical appearance throughout the shoot.
• Remain available for a full filming day, including potential late-night wrap.
• Work collaboratively with cast and crew on set.

Requirements

• Male, ages 30–50.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Professional appearance suitable for portraying a doctor.
• Submit a recent color photo showing your current hairstyle and facial hair.
• Must not already be booked for the same Chicago Fire episode.

Compensation

• $165 for 8 hours, plus time-and-a-half after 8 hours.
• Typical filming day is approximately 12 hours.

Stand-In for TV Series

Job Description

A television series filming in the Chicago area is casting a paid stand-in for an upcoming production. Casting directors are seeking a Caucasian male who closely matches the featured actor’s height, weight, complexion, and hair color. Previous stand-in or background experience is a plus for this opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for a principal actor during lighting and camera setup.
• Match the actor’s positioning and movements as directed by the crew.
• Follow instructions from the camera and lighting departments.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout the production.

Requirements

• Caucasian male.
• Ages 30–60.
• Height between 5’6″ and 5’9″.
• Dark or grayish hair.
• Weight between 135–200 lbs.
• Similar complexion to the principal actor.
• Previous stand-in or background experience is preferred.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.

Compensation

• Paid stand-in opportunity.

Featured Trauma Patient Extra for TV Series

Job Description

A television series filming in Chicago is casting a featured non-speaking trauma patient for an upcoming hospital scene. Casting directors are looking for male performers who can portray a realistic patient with special effects makeup depicting a head injury. This featured background role is ideal for talent comfortable with dramatic scenes and long filming days.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured trauma patient in a hospital scene.
• Wear special effects makeup simulating a head injury.
• Follow on-set direction from the production team.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male, ages 20–35.
• All ethnicities.
• Comfortable wearing movie blood and special effects makeup.
• Must be available for a wardrobe fitting.
• Must be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states to Illinois.

Compensation

• Featured role: $165 for 8 hours, plus time and one-half after 8 hours.
• Wardrobe fitting: $40 for up to 2 hours.

Featured Extra Bartender for TV Series

Job Description

A featured extra casting opportunity is now available for experienced bartenders to appear in a non-speaking role for a television series filming in the Chicago area. Casting directors are looking for men and women, ages 30 to 50, of all ethnicities, who can authentically portray a real bartender in a featured scene. Selected talent may also be invited for a wardrobe fitting before filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured bartender in a non-speaking television scene.
• Perform realistic bartending duties during filming.
• Follow on-set direction from the production team.
• Attend a wardrobe fitting if selected.

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 30–50.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must have real bartending experience.
• Must be available for evening filming that may extend into late-night hours.
• Must be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.

Compensation

• $165 for 8 hours.
• Time and a half after 8 hours.

Chicago Police Officers, Detectives, and Lawyers Background Actors

Job Description

A paid background acting opportunity is now available for local talent in the Chicago area. Casting directors are seeking clean-shaven men and women of all ethnicities, ages 20s to 60s, to portray non-speaking police officers, police detectives, and professional lawyers for an upcoming production. This is a great opportunity for performers interested in background acting and film production experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a non-speaking police officer, police detective, or lawyer on camera.
• Follow on-set direction from the production team.
• Maintain a professional appearance and performance throughout filming.
• Arrive prepared and remain available for the full filming schedule.

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 20s to 60s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Men should be clean-shaven.
• Must be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states to Illinois.
• Must be able to work a full-day production schedule, including evening hours.
• Applicants portraying lawyers should be able to appear in professional business attire.

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours

Featured Muscle Man Background Actor

Job Description

A feature film is seeking a featured male background actor to portray an imposing muscle man in an upcoming production filming in the Chicago area. This paid opportunity is ideal for performers with a muscular physique who can command attention on screen in a featured non-speaking role. Local talent from Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, and nearby border states is encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured muscle man in a feature film.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Attend a wardrobe fitting before production.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout the shoot.
• Be available for a full filming day.

Requirements

• Male actors, ages 20–30.
• Muscular physique with an imposing appearance.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be local to the Chicago area, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states.
• Must be available for both the wardrobe fitting and filming.

Compensation

• Filming: $165/8 hours (time and a half after 8 hours).
• Wardrobe fitting: $40/2 hours

Featured Male Background Actor

Job Description

A feature film is casting a featured male background actor for an upcoming production filming in the Chicago area. This paid opportunity is seeking men who can portray a person who appears intoxicated in a non-speaking featured role. Local talent from Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, and nearby border states is encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured non-speaking character in a feature film.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Attend a wardrobe fitting before production.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout the shoot.
• Be available for a full filming day.

Requirements

• Male actors, ages 20–30.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be able to portray a person who appears intoxicated.
• Must be local to the Chicago area, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states.
• Must be available for both the wardrobe fitting and filming.

Compensation

• Filming: $165/8 hours (time and a half after 8 hours)
• Wardrobe fitting: $40/2 hours

Desk Sergeants for TV Series

Job Description

A television series is casting featured non-speaking desk sergeants for an upcoming production in Chicago. This paid background opportunity is seeking professional-looking men and women who can convincingly portray experienced law enforcement personnel. Local talent from Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, and nearby border states is encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a desk sergeant in featured non-speaking scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Attend a wardrobe fitting before production.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism on set.

Requirements

• Men and women.
• Ages 40–60.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Men must be clean-shaven.
• Must have an appearance suitable for a law enforcement role.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states.
• Available for both the wardrobe fitting and filming.

Compensation

• $165 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours.
• Wardrobe fitting: $40 for 2 hours.