Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

NETFLIX Casting Alert!

Searching for a female Caucasian dark hair, 5’4 to 5’6, 100 to 125 lbs, to work as a standin (same height and coloring as actor to use to light and block the set) Sunday, 2.27, you will need to attend a Covid test Friday, 2.25.

Local to Chicago, Suburbs, and the surrounding border states to IL.

Casting Alert! Searching for a MALE LATINO, 5’10’ to 6′, slim to medium build, to work as a photo double on March 3rd. There will be a wardrobe fitting (takes about 2 hours) and two Covid tests (takes about one hour) the week before. This will be for a still photo shoot. Meaning not filming, but they will take pictures of you.

Facial hair and non-facial hair is okay.

Casting Alert!

Searching for FIT MALES AND FEMALES, all ethnicities, 20’s to 40’s, to work two-nights on our feature film, MATZ.  The shoot nights are Saturday, March 5th and Sunday, March 6th. There will be a Covid test and a wardrobe fitting the week before.

We are shooting in Chicago.

You MUST BE VACCINATED having received two shots and the second shot must have been two or more weeks ago.

The shoot will start in the later afternoon and shoot until sunup.

$150/day

PHOTO SHOOT 

We are looking for just a few non union extras who will not be featured closely.

Since we do not know exact date yet, you would need to be available for the following:

Tuesday March 1 and/or Wednesday March 2  (rain date March 3)

8:30 am –6:00 pm (includes lunch break-they will order from restaurant for you)

USAGE:  Photos will be used on the Perkins&Will and project partners for promotion.

TERM OF USAGE: Unlimited in perpetuity.

FOOD:  Lunch and light snacks provided for talent staying full days (let them know if you have any dietary restrictions when they contact you).

TALENT: will be extras in photographs for the architects portfolio.

Looking for 2 to 3 people ‘of color’ between 20-50. 

Experience in acting and/or modeling.

WARDROBE NEEDS:

• Urban business casual, bring a few light and dark top layer options.
• Jeans ok for one option of bottoms.
• Sneakers and casual shoes.
• Colors can be neutrals, light blues.
• Holding will be on Fulton in Chicago.
• Parking will be reimbursed.
• Detailed instructions to come later.

*proof of being vaccinated on this one. When submitted, no need to show us your Vax card. Just let us know that you are fully vaccinated and provide proof to them. Masks will stay on except for a few minutes when a photo is taken.

Another great project to expand your resume! Thank you.

“The Corridor Crossing” Plot Summary:
On a lost bet, Alex walks through a cave and stumbles into an alternate universe. Jake follows him in an attempt to save Alex and get back to the world they belong in.

Compensation:
Rate: Paid (Rate based on location, size of house, etc.)

Dates/Times Needed:
12-14 weekend days this spring/summer. (mornings/afternoons; possibly a night or two)

House Requirements:
1. Living Room with a television

2. Kitchen

3. A room (bathroom, bedroom, etc.) on the first floor that can be locked and has a window that can be exited through

4. At least two bedrooms

5. At least a few working outlets

Director’s Bio:
Harry is a passionate filmmaker who has been watching movies since as long as he can remember. Some of his favorite films include, “Memento”, “The Dark Knight”, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Alien”, “The Shining etc. He has seen over 7,000 films and is as crazy about movies as any individual you will ever meet. Harry has worked on a number of various films, and has written, produced, directed, and edited “515”, “Enter the Room”, “In the Backseat”, and “Bay for Blood”.

Contact Name: Harry Waldman

Contact Address: Chicago, Illinois, 60626, United States

Organization: Edgewater Film Productions
Edgewater Film Productions

“COLLEGE SECURITY GUARD” – Seeking a male, ages 30s+, any ethnicity, to play a uniformed security guard on a college campus. There will be a mandatory wardrobe fitting in advance of the filming date.

COVID TEST: Mon 2/21 (between 10am and noon)

WARDROBE FITTING: Weds 2/23

FILMING: Thurs 2/24

PAY: $120/8 + $60 Covid test bump + $25 fitting bump

“DRUG DEALER’S GF” – Seeking a caucasian female in her 30s to play the girlfriend of a drug dealer (day player cast member). The scene will be hanging out in the living room of his house with a small group of friends. There will be a mandatory wardrobe fitting in advance of filming. 

COVID TEST: Mon 2/21 (between 10am and noon)

WARDROBE FITTING: Weds 2/23

FILMING: Fri 2/25

PAY: $120/8 + $60 Covid test bump + $25 fitting bump

“COMED WORKER” – Seeking an African American male, 50s, to play a ComEd (or other utility type) worker. We’re specifically looking for someone over 6′ tall because of how this scene is going to be shot. Please do not lie about your height in your submission – we do go back and reference previous submissions to check for discrepancies. There will be a mandatory wardrobe fitting in advance of filming (date TBD).

COVID TEST: Fri 2/25 (tentatively; if fitting is Mon 2/28)

WARDROBE FITTING: Mon 2/28 (tentatively)

FILMING: Weds 3/2

PAY: $120/8 + $60 Covid test bump + $25 fitting bump

Casting Alert! 

Searching for Children, Male, 6-8 years old, Caucasian, to work on Chicago Med on Monday, March 7th. There will be a covid test on Friday, March 4th (takes about an hour). Kids MUST be fully vaccinated. 

You must have a Joan Philo work permit for your child. If you don’t have a permit, we can get you one. 

Important note: 

For the health and safety of all individuals on “Chicago MED,” all “Zone A” cast and crew must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning work. You must have had two shots two weeks prior to today’s date.

Casting Alert!

Searching for a MALE CAUCASIAN, 20’s to 40’s, to work as a Train station staff on Feb. 25th. This will require a Covid test tomorrow and a Fitting on Thursday, Feb. 17th.

You must be fully vaccinated with two shots, and it must be two or more weeks since your second Covid shot.

Only apply if you aren’t already working on MATZ.