Jobs in Illinois, United States

“Chicago Fire” – Featured Firefighter Background Actor

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking a Latino male actor for a featured, non-speaking firefighter role filming in the Chicago area. The production is looking for talent with a clean-cut, professional appearance who can convincingly portray a firefighter and work comfortably in a featured background capacity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter in a featured non-speaking role
• Maintain a professional and authentic firefighter presence on camera
• Follow blocking and direction from the production team
• Attend a wardrobe fitting prior to filming
• Maintain character and continuity throughout multiple takes
• Work professionally alongside principal cast, crew, and background performers

Requirements

• Latino male talent
• Ages 30–49
• Must be clean-shaven
• Must have short hair
• Must be able to convincingly portray a professional firefighter
• Must be available for a wardrobe fitting
• Must be a local hire in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or eligible nearby areas

Compensation

• $165 for 8 hours
• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours

“Chicago Fire” – Molly’s Bar Background Actors

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking male and female background actors for a Molly’s Bar scene filming in the Chicago area. Casting is looking for a diverse group of performers who can naturally portray bar patrons and help create an authentic, lively atmosphere for the hit television series.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a patron in Molly’s Bar background scenes
• Participate in natural conversations and social interactions on camera
• React naturally to the action taking place in the scene
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Male and female talent
• Ages 20–40
• Open to all ethnicities
• Must be comfortable portraying a bar patron
• Must not have worked on the same episode on previous or upcoming filming dates
• Must be a local hire in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or eligible nearby areas

Compensation

• Paid non-speaking background role

Job Description

A modeling agency is holding a virtual open call for new talent based in Chicago, Illinois. The opportunity is designed for aspiring and emerging models who have not previously met with the agency or attended one of its open calls. Selected applicants will participate remotely through Zoom, providing an accessible opportunity to be seen by agency representatives and considered for potential modeling representation and future opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate professionally in a virtual modeling open call.
• Present yourself confidently to agency representatives.
• Follow instructions provided during the virtual casting session.
• Be prepared to discuss your modeling interests and experience, if applicable.

Requirements

• Must not have previously met with the agency or attended one of its open calls.
• Women: 5’7″–5’11”.
• Men: 6’0″–6’3″.
• Non-binary talent: 5’7″–6’3″.

Compensation

• Talent may be considered for agency representation and future modeling opportunities.

“Untitled Rodeo Project” – Bar Patrons, Pedestrians and Neighbors

Job Description

The streaming series “Untitled Rodeo Project” is casting background actors to portray bar patrons, pedestrians, and neighborhood residents in Atlanta, Georgia. The production is seeking authentic, expressive people from a variety of backgrounds who can naturally bring a lively neighborhood and nightlife environment to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a bar patron, pedestrian, or neighborhood resident
• Participate in realistic social and neighborhood interactions
• Walk through active exterior scenes and react naturally to surrounding activity
• Socialize with other background performers when directed
• Follow production instructions and maintain continuity throughout filming
• Work comfortably in nightlife and outdoor environments

Requirements

• African American men and women
• Ages 21–70
• Seeking a wide variety of authentic, everyday looks and personalities
• Social and expressive personalities are encouraged
• Must be comfortable working in a bar/nightlife environment or outdoors overnight
• Final background placement will be determined by production
• Must have full overnight availability
• Must work as a local hire in the Atlanta, Georgia area
• Must be a new face who has not previously worked on “Untitled Rodeo Project,” except booked rodeo attendees

Compensation

• $110 for 10 hours guaranteed
• Overtime provided when applicable

“Untitled Rodeo Project” – Uniformed Police Officer Background Actors

Job Description

“Untitled Rodeo Project” is seeking male and female background performers to portray uniformed police officers for an upcoming overnight shoot in Atlanta, Georgia. The production is looking for clean-cut, physically fit talent with a professional presence who can authentically portray law enforcement officers. Select performers may have opportunities for recurring work.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a uniformed police officer in background scenes
• Perform realistic law enforcement actions as directed
• Wear production-provided police wardrobe
• Follow instructions from the production and assistant directing teams
• Maintain a professional and authoritative presence on camera
• Maintain continuity across scenes and potential recurring appearances

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 30–55
• Primarily seeking African American talent, with all ethnicities welcome
• Clean-cut, physically fit, and professional appearance
• Law enforcement, military, security, or related experience is strongly preferred but not required
• Flexible availability for potential recurring work is encouraged
• Must have full overnight availability
• Must work as a local hire in the Atlanta, Georgia area
• Must be a new face who has not previously worked on “Untitled Rodeo Project,” except booked rodeo attendees

Compensation

• $110 for 10 hours guaranteed
• Overtime provided when applicable

“Untitled Rodeo Project” – Detective Background Actors

Job Description

A streaming series filming in Atlanta is casting male background actors to portray experienced detectives in “Untitled Rodeo Project.” Talent should have a polished, authoritative presence and be able to convincingly portray professional law enforcement personnel during an overnight shoot.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an experienced detective in background scenes
• Bring a professional and authoritative presence to the role
• Perform realistic law enforcement-related background actions as directed
• Follow instructions from the production team
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout the overnight shoot

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 35–65
• Open to all ethnicities
• Must have professional business attire, including suits
• Must be able to realistically portray an experienced detective
• Law enforcement, military, or security experience is helpful but not required
• Must have full overnight availability
• Must work as a local hire in the Atlanta, Georgia area
• Must be a new face who has not previously worked on “Untitled Rodeo Project,” except booked rodeo attendees

Compensation

• $110 for 10 hours guaranteed
• Overtime provided when applicable

“Untitled Rodeo Project” – Sex Worker / Streetwalker Background Actors

Job Description

The streaming series “Untitled Rodeo Project” is seeking female background actors to portray sex workers and streetwalkers for an exterior nighttime scene filming in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Casting is looking for confident performers who can naturally portray experienced streetwalkers and are comfortable with the wardrobe and setting required for the scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a sex worker or streetwalker in an exterior street scene
• Perform natural background actions and interactions as directed
• Wear revealing wardrobe appropriate to the role and scene
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams
• Maintain character, professionalism, and continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• African American female talent
• Ages 20–40
• Must be comfortable portraying a sex worker or streetwalker
• Must be comfortable wearing revealing wardrobe appropriate for the scene
• Confident and natural on-camera presence
• Must have full overnight availability
• Must work as a local hire in the Atlanta, Georgia area
• Must be a new face who has not previously worked on “Untitled Rodeo Project,” except booked rodeo attendees

Compensation

• $110 for 10 hours guaranteed
• Overtime provided when applicable

“Chicago Fire” Featured FBI Interrogator

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking a male background actor to portray an FBI interrogator in a featured, non-speaking role filming in the Chicago area. The production is looking for talent with a polished, professional appearance who can convincingly portray a federal law enforcement officer on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an FBI interrogator in a featured non-speaking scene
• Maintain a professional and authoritative presence on camera
• Follow direction from the director and production team
• Attend a wardrobe fitting prior to filming
• Maintain character and continuity throughout multiple takes
• Work professionally alongside cast, crew, and other performers

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 30–49
• Must be clean-shaven with short hair
• Must be able to portray a professional FBI interrogator
• Must be comfortable wearing professional business attire
• Must be available for a wardrobe fitting
• Must be a local hire in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or eligible nearby areas

Compensation

• $165 for 8 hours
• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours

Meijer Thanksgiving Commercial – Family Members

Job Description

A Meijer Thanksgiving commercial is seeking African American talent to portray members of a family gathering for the holiday. The production is looking for young adults who can create a warm, authentic family dynamic on camera. Professional on-camera experience is required for this paid commercial opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a family member in a Thanksgiving commercial
• Participate in natural holiday gathering and family scenes
• Deliver authentic reactions and interactions on camera
• Follow creative direction from the commercial production team
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming
• Collaborate naturally with other performers to create a believable family atmosphere

Requirements

• African American talent, ages 20s to late 30s
• Open to any gender
• Must have professional on-camera experience
• SAG-AFTRA, eligible Taft-Hartley talent, and non-union performers may be considered
• Must be able to convincingly portray part of a family gathering for Thanksgiving
• Must be able to work in the Frankfort, Illinois area

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA extra minimum rate: $466.60 for up to 8 hours
• Additional overtime and applicable bumps will be paid
• Standard deductions apply

Newborn Babies – TV Background Actors

Job Description

A television production is seeking newborn babies for upcoming scenes in its fifth episode. The casting call is open to both twins and single newborns who can portray infants on camera. Families local to the Chicago area are encouraged to consider this paid background opportunity, with appropriate on-set care provided for participating babies.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a newborn baby in television scenes
• Participate in brief, age-appropriate filming under production supervision
• Work with guardians and the on-set baby nurse throughout production
• Follow all production procedures established for infant performers

Requirements

• Newborn girls or boys
• Seeking Latino/Latina or Caucasian newborns
• Both twins and single newborns are being considered
• Must weigh 10 lbs. or less
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states
• Parent or legal guardian must accompany the newborn as required by production

Compensation

• $200 for two hours