Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Local to Chicago, Suburbs, and Surrounding Border States ONLY!

We are filming our exciting accident scene on Chicago Fire and we are searching for MEN AND WOMEN, AGES 20’S TO 60’S, TO PLAY POLICE OFFICERS/TAC (men with short hair, no beards – clean shaven – mustache is okay). You will need to be available to work on WED, Nov. 2nd and THURS., Nov. 3rd. There will be a Covid test on Tues. Nov. 1st (takes about one hour).  There is also a Covid test/Fitting on Monday, Oct.31st (takes about 2 to 3 hours) you will need to attend.

These are paid, non-speaking roles.

It’s okay if you have worked this past month!

You must be available both the filming dates and are able to go to the Covid test and possible fitting!

Casting Alert!

Searching for MALES AND FEMALES, 20’s to 70’s, all ethnicities, who can work as Molly’s Bar Patrons on Friday, Oct. 28th. You will need to be able to go to a Covid test (takes about one hour) on Wed., Oct. 26th.

Don’t apply if you have worked in the last three weeks on Chicago Fire.

20th Century Fox’s ‘DELI BOYS’ Casting Call

For DELI BOYS need 2 little boys that look like Raj and Mir when they were young (South Asian/Mid Eastern look).

4 to 7 years old also.

Please see above post for other info on DELI BOYS. 

$180 for the photo shoot. Filming in the Chicagoland area on Wednesday, 11.02.

Guardian must be 18 years or older. No others on set. There will be a student teacher on set also for your son.

Will need to get Work Permitted if selected to work.

The incumbent is an integral member of the Arts and Entertainment team. Develops and implements department-wide policies and procedures that provide guidance and structure to staff across the department. Serves as a role model for others to follow, while ensuring efficient and effective ongoing operations.

This list may not include all tasks and/or knowledge which may be expected of the employee, nor does it cover all specific duties which may be required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides extraordinary guest service which positively affects interactions with tour managers, clients, customers, talent, and team members and has the resiliency to deal with difficult guests in all types of business conditions. Trains staff members to provide the same extraordinary service. Possesses the ability to work harmoniously with co-workers.
• Works with the executive team with pre-production, advancement of all shows, contract negotiations, and post-production. Ensures appropriate advertising, billing, and facilitation of all acts. Focuses on maximizing ticket sales and yielding revenue in both the BCPA and Grossinger Motors Arena.
• Ensures ambiance, furniture, fixtures, and equipment cleanliness and quality of all venues is managed. Works with facility management staff as needed to keep quality controls and preventative maintenance plan. Creates an atmosphere that induces guests to want to return, giving each a positive experience. Implements, oversees, and ensures accurate inventory control for all Arts and Entertainment equipment.
• Assists Director in operating and overseeing department standards, guidelines and objectives and maintains other administrative processes such as budgets and staffing to ensure proper planning, efficient and effective operations. Assists with developing and administering capital, operating, and staffing budgets.
• Assists with implementation and oversight of the planning of all entertainment events and property venues to develop high quality entertainment schedules in all outlets.
• Prepares and ensures weekly entertainment pay schedule is confirmed and coordinated with the Finance Department. Works through industry channels and contacts to provide quality entertainers and performers. Manages partnerships and performance of third-party promoters
• Reviews contracts and terms with executives and legal counsel to ensure commitments, requirements, etc. are adhered to. Maintains professional relationship with all artists and performers. Works with entertainment partners, such as Live Nation and third-party promoters to select and price entertainers and artists. Provides direct oversight and supervision of box office, usher and production staff
• Ensures the adequacy and accuracy of all entertainment advertising in all forms of media by working with the Marketing Department.
• Attends and participates in meetings, completing follow up as assigned. Works closely with IATSE, Food and Beverage teams, catering/special events, the Accounting department and Marketing department. Provides consistent and thorough communications to all areas. Performs work regularly and predictably.
• Assumes duties of the Director in his/her absence which may include attending evening City Council meetings, special meetings, and making presentations to elected officials and to the public.

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with a minimum 5 years’ experience in the entertainment industry
• Previous entertainment, hospitality, stage management, and staff management experience are all highly preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted

Certificates and Licenses:

• Driver’s License

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Work is performed in office settings, at various facilities and outdoors locations. Requires traveling between worksites in town and occasional travel to other locations for meetings. Evening meeting attendance is sometimes required and work may involve responses to emergency situations. Travel throughout the City to various Arts & Entertainment locations and facilities is required, and may include occasional travel to attend state, regional or national meetings.
• The physical demands on this position may include traveling to and traversing outdoor worksites with uneven terrain to inspect work and physical locations. Physical activity is generally of an oversight nature. Some oversight activities may take place in dusty, moist or humid conditions and in a wide range of outdoor temperatures.

City of Bloomington

‘DELI BOYS’ Stand-in Casting Call

DELI BOYS female STAND IN submissions needed  this morning for the following two actors.  We need dependable and experienced, as usual.

Both have long, dark hair.

Zainne Saleh 

• BUSHRA
• 5’3″ / 100 lbs..
• for this Wednesday, the 26th, Day 1.

Poorna Jagganathan

• LUCKY
• 5’6.5″ / 110 lbs.
• this Thursday, the 27th AND 11-01 AND 11-03.

Rate of Pay: 

$180 for up to 10 hours each day. Plus overtime @ time and one half. $50 covid stipend for testing. 

‘WISE GUYS’ Casting Call for Bucket Boys (Pay is $400)

CASTING CALL for WISE GUYS 
• Bucket Boys (a group would be good)
• Rate $400/8
• Test 10/20 or 10/21
• Film 10/25
• Fitting 10/21 or 10/24
• Vaccination Status: Up to date and boosted required.

20th Century Studios ‘Deli Boys’ Casting Call for Stand’ins

DELI BOYS regular STAND INS will be needed for the rest of this pilot’s shoot dates.

We need dependable, experienced Stand Ins for the leads.

Rate of Pay:
$180 for up to 10 hours each day. Plus overtime @ time and one half. $50 covid stipend for testing Monday. Other covid testing will be on set to be in compliance.

Wednesday, 10/26 through Thursday, 11/03. OFF Saturday & Sunday.

Mir
Asif Ali
5’7 /145 lbs.

Raj
Saagar Shaikh
5’11 /180 lbs.

‘Deli Boys’ Casting Call for FBI Agents

DELI BOYS PILOT first couple of days:

WEDNESDAY, 10/26
In River North Penthouse
FBI Agents (only a few will be cast)
mixed ethnicities,
21 to 50 years old,
*prefer if worked with us in this type of role and be totally dependable as usual.

Other Scenes for this day for inside the Actor’s gym…

WEDNESDAY, 10/26
River North- 20 to 35 years old.

Female Gym Trainer and a Male and Female Gym Rat in good shape that can lift 50 lb. weights if need be. Any ethnicity.

If selected, you will work one of the 1 days. Please note which day(s) you can commit to. We will let you know on here when we are booked.

Great opportunities!

THURSDAY, 10/27
Call Time starts early AM Downtown CHICAGO to play
Int. & Ext. Downtown Philadelphia and City Hall of Records, Hallway, Office and Conference Room.
FBI Agents (different from Day 1).

Most will be redressed for a couple roles, several scenes.

Mixed Ethnicities and Genders.
18 years to 72. Must be at least 18 years old. Especially need South Asian for the office conference and other scenes. OK if you are already scheduled for 11.01.

We will have a post over the weekend about our big South Asian Funeral Day of 11/01 for more submissions.

Please see above post for other info on DELI BOYS. Need to be in CDC compliance with vaccine and booster.
Will be covid tested approximately 48 hours prior at Chicago Studio City.

$123.20 for up to 8 hours, plus time and one half overtime. More thank likely, you will have overtime this day. Will probably start very early and go late. Plus $50 Covid Testing Stipend.
Parking will be covered. Meal will be provided if a full day.

If you are a golfer and were submitted already, please hold that day. We do not need any new submission there.

Should be FUN.

South Asian Male Stand In post going up over the weekend. They need to commit to all 8 days/nights if selected.

NBC ‘Chicago Fire’ Male Actors Casting Call

Local to Chicago, Suburbs, and Surrounding Border States to IL ONLY!

Casting Alert!
We are searching for MEN, 50’s/60’s, all ethnicities, to work as a non-speaking extra in our SUIT STORE scene on Chicago Fire. We need to show pictures to the director. You need to be available on Friday, Oct. 28th, and go to a Covid test/fitting on Wed., Oct 26th. (takes about one hour).

Make sure the photo you send in is your current hair length, and current facial hair. Include your height, weight, age, phone number, city, state, and clothing sizes.

MEN
Jacket
Neck
Sleeve
Waist
Inseam
T-shirt
Shoe size

“Chicagoland” Short Film Lead Role Open Casting Call

Casting Call Chicagoland Basketball Short Film

Character “Simeon”

• Age: 16-22 (must be able to portray a 16 years old)
• Description: African American 6″2’+ athletic physique, must able to “hoop” (an experienced basketball player)

Character: “Lil Ozo”

• Description: African American, 5″4′, “street/hood” demanor

Character: “Herbo”

• Ages: 25-35
• Description: African American, 6″0′, clean cut, “street boss” demanor

Character: “Uncle G”

• Description: African American, 6″0+ Muslim, Muscual physique, “Street/educated” 

Character “Brooks-Bey”

• Ages: 40-55
• Description: African American, 6″0+, light skinned, Muslim, “street/educated”

Character “Coach Adams”

• Ages: 40-50
• Description: African American, 6″0+ bald headed, big belly, ex hooper

Character “Trisha”

• Ages: 14-18 (must be able to portray a 16 year old) 
• Description: African American, sassy, mature, prissy, educated, athletic physique.

Must have acting ability

Shoot date: 11/22/22 – 11/27/2022 (3 day shoot, TBD) 

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Non-SAG