Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

“OVERDOSE COUPLE” – Seeking a male and female (doesn’t have to be a real life couple) to play accidental overdose victims. We’re looking for early 20’s, African American. Please note that you will have fake blood and/or vomit on your face and clothing (provided by the wardrobe department), so it’s a little messy and you will have to stay as still as possible during filming. 

There may be a wardrobe fitting a day in advance of filming, or it may be early the morning of filming, with an afternoon call time for filming. *Please only submit if you have flexibility with your work dates in early January, and we’ll let you know the schedule once we know more details*

Covid test: Most likely Sunday, Jan. 2nd (TBD)

Wardrobe fitting: Potentially Monday, Jan. 3rd (TBD)

Filming: Tuesday, Jan. 4th

Pay: $200/8 + $100 Covid test bump + $25 wardrobe fitting bump (if done on a non-filming day)

Casting Alert! Searching for REAL or NON REAL FIREFIGHTERS,  Male, 30’s to 50’s, All ethnicities, to work on Friday, Jan. 14th for Chicago fire. There will be a fitting on Wednesday, Jan. 12 along with a covid test. There will also be a covid test on Monday, Jan. 10th.

Firefighters must be clean shaven. A mustache is okay.

Casting Alert!

Searching for Female and Male, 60’s, All ethnicities, to work a Dive Bar scene on Chicago fire that will film/covid test in early January.

We will let you know the dates. 

“YMCA WORKOUT” – Seeking background to play pedestrians w/cars, YMCA employees and gym goers. Open to males and females, ages 20s+, any ethnicity. 

Covid test: Tuesday 12/14

Filming: Thursday 12/16

Pay: $120/8 + $60 Covid test bump + $35 auto bump (if applicable)

Casting Alert! Searching for Female and Male, 20’s to 50’s, All ethnicities, to work an office scene as Office Wokers, ND FF, and White Shirts, on Monday, Jan. 10th. There will be a covid test on Friday, Jan. 7th (takes about an hour). 

“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. 
 
 
Goals for the Project: 
I am trying to create a slow burning, tense, thought provoking, sci-fi horror story with very complex characters that convey a wide range of emotions. In addition to giving extensive verbal notes during rehearsals, I provide in-depth written character notes regarding their past along with a Scene-by-Scene analysis for each character.  I possess a very close attention to detail and specific vision regarding my characters. I am a very calm person who will never yell at actors/actresses or crew and will treat everyone with the most respect. 
 
 
Breakdown:  
Because there are multiple universes, there are multiple versions of certain characters. 
 
 
Jake Tammy (Male)-Teen, 20’s-30’s (Lead): 
Kind and shy, Jake often agrees with others and hides his true beliefs in order to avoid conflict and keep the peace.  As the film progresses, he becomes way more uptight and paranoid.  Jake has weak body posture, looks down often, and rarely makes eye contact.   
 
 
Alex Parson (Male)-Teen, 20’s-30’s (Lead): 
 
Alex #1 
Intelligent and energetic but defensive and neurotic, Alex means well and is passionate, but is also insecure and has fiery outbursts, particularly when he feels he is being bullied.  Alex speaks fast with a loud intensity and sometimes repeats himself when flustered.   
 
Alex #2: 
Containing a much lower energy and talking much less, Alex #2 is oblivious to others’ feelings, is needy and creepy.   He holds long, awkward eye contact with others.   
 
 
Mike (Male)-Teen, 20’s-30’s (Lead): 
 
Mike #1:  
Fun and laid back but also arrogant, sarcastic, and obnoxious, Mike is a fun guy to be around, but often at the expense of making fun of his peers; mainly Alex.  Mike smiles a lot, has strong body posture and seems very relaxed.   
 
Mike #2:  
Much more serious and angrier, Mike rarely talks and doesn’t want to be around others.  He comes off as disinterested, cold, and detached from the world. 
 
 
Brett Tammy (Jake’s Dad) (Male)-Late 30’s-60’s (Lead): 
 
Jake’s Dad #1: 
Fun, calm and upbeat, Jake’s Dad is the kind of father anyone would want.  He works hard and enjoys spending time with his son, Jake.  Jake’s Dad smiles often and is enjoyable to be around.   
 
Jake’s Dad #2: 
Friendly on the surface, but also creepy, sarcastic and conniving, Jake’s Dad enjoys making his son, Jake, sweat by making him very uncomfortable.  He smiles often, but there is darkness under the surface and a hint of sadism infused in his personality. 
 
 
Allison Tammy (Jake’s Mom) (Female)-Late 30’s-60’s (Lead): 
 
Jake’s Mom #1: 
Kind, warm and caring, but a little overbearing, Jake’s Mom cares a lot and worries about her son, Jake.  She often asks Jake questions and uses humor to hide the fact that she is overly concerned about what he’s doing.  
 
Jake’s Mom #2: 
Much colder and quieter, Jake’s Mom is neurotic and quite scary when pushed to the edge.  She often glares at Jake with hatred because she loathes the sight of him, and screams at a horrifying level when she loses her temper.   
 
 
Vella (Female)-Teen, 20’s-50’s (Lead):  
Warm, well spoken, intelligent and caring, but also a bit of a know-it-all and somewhat out of touch with reality, Vella strongly believes in supernatural forces and the dark arts.  She speaks calmly and slowly.   
 
 
 
Auditions: 
Round One: Jan 8th, Jan 12th, Jan 15th, Jan 19th, Jan 22nd , Jan 26th 
Callback: Jan 29th, Feb 2nd  
 
 
More details regarding exact dates and times will be sent shortly. 
 
Status for Auditions: Non-Union 
Email: [email protected] to set appointment.  
 
 
Compensation: 
Points/Deferred Payment (Depending on role), IMDB Credit, Copy, Meals 
 
 
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”, 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”.   
 
 
Also, feel free to visit my website.  The link is listed below. 
https://www.edgewaterfilmproductions.com/ 
 
 

Casting Alert! Searching for Male and Female, all ethnicities, to work as Medical Types on Wednesday, Jan. 5th. There will be a covid test on Monday, Jan. 3rd. 

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

Casting Alert! For our next episode of Chicago Med we are searching for REAL POLICE OFFICERS, FEMALE and MALE, All ethnicities, to work on Chicago Med on Monday, January 3rd AND Tuesday, January 4th. There will be a covid test on Sunday, January 2nd. 

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• 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. 
• We will consider reasonable accommodations as required by law for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a disability or a sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance.  
• You will be REQUIRED to show a hard copy or an electronic copy (photo) of your vaccination card at testing when you come in for your pre-employment test.

Casting Alert! Searching for Male, 20’s to 50’s, African American, Asian, and Latino, to be OFI Investigators (Firefighter), on Thursday, Dec. 16th. There will be a covid test on Tuesday, Dec. 14th. 

Real Family Casting!

Looking for a Real Family Mom+Dad + 10-16 year old child

Must have a home with:

• (1) designated office space 
• + (1) hybrid office space (kitchen, living room etc)
• +Child must have a workspace too, but in their bedroom is great

MUST BE SPACIOUS ENOUGH FOR A PHOTO SHOOT

• -People who submit can have ANY job, as long as they use a computer for it
• +They must have an interesting or creative hobby they can tell us about too
• -If the family has a dog, that is great too!!

$2500/8hr session  PER PERSON, so $7500 for a family of 3

ALSO…..$2500 LOCATION fee per day for using your home for the shoot

Shoot date Jan 11 & 12th