Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Alert! 

Director’s Pick!

For our next episode of Chicago Fire, we are searching for Male, 50’s, all ethnicities, to be an Electrician on Tuesday, March 29th. There will be a covid test on Sunday, March 27th. There is a possible fitting the week before. You MUST be comfortable standing on a latter up to a 9ft ceiling. 

We will be submitting you to the director. 

PLEASE HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!!

Talent Search for an understudy

• Searching for a male-identifying actor, 30s, Black, for an upcoming theatre production.

Must be a Chicago local hire. 

Must be NON-AEA.

Must be available 4/12-5/22

Rate: $200/week. 

For our next episode of Chicago Fire, we are searching for Male, 40’s to 50’s, all ethnicities, to be a FAA Official for Chicago Fire Wednesday, March 30th.

There is a covid test Monday, March 28th with a possible fitting the week before. You must have a valid driver’s license. 

We will be submitting you to the director. 

Casting Assistant Alert!

Searching for a casting assistant to work in the extras casting office at Cinespace Studio for Chicago Fire and Chicago Med. We work Monday thru Friday and we start at 9am and work until about 8pm or so. You will need to have a working laptop and a car.

This position will start this week. We will shoot until the beginning of May.

You need to be fully vaccinated with two shots and the second shot received over two weeks ago. We wear a mask at work.

This is a PA rate, and not an “on set” job. 

You need to have neat, legible writing as we write many lists.

You need to be always on time, able to juggle many tasks as we book lots of extras. You need to be great on the phone (we call extras who want to work), and be able to work quickly. We like a team spirit, laughter, and to work well together. Courteous attitude and a “let’s get it done” work ethic.

“FIRST CLASS LOUNGE” – Open to all ethnicities ages 19+. We’re filming an airport scene that takes place in a first class lounge. We’re looking to fill the following roles: business professional types, pilots, flight attendants, international travelers, and lounge bartenders. If you have rolling luggage and are comfortable working with it, please include a photo of your luggage in your submission. Please note measurements will play a key role in whether or not you’re selected for a pre-fit role. If we’re missing sizes/measurements then you’ll likely be overlooked for one of these spots.

COVID TEST: WEDNESDAY, 3/16 or THURSDAY, 3/17

FITTING: FRIDAY, 3/18 (if necessary)

FILMING: MONDAY, 03/21

PAY RATE: $120/8 + $60 Covid test bump + $25 Fitting bump (if applicable) + $10 Luggage bump (if applicable)

“COUNTRY CLUB” – This role is open to all ethnicities ages 19+. We’re looking for country club patrons/guest types. Country clubs and private clubs have strict dress codes and expect their patrons to be dressed neatly and appropriately. Please submit 2 CURRENT photos of yourself dressed head to toe in 2 different outfits that you could wear/bring with you on the filming day. We need to see everything from your hair to your shoes.

COVID TEST: WEDNESDAY, 3/16 or THURSDAY, 3/17

FITTING: FRIDAY, 3/18 (if necessary)

FILMING: MONDAY, 03/21

PAY RATE: $120/8 + $60 Covid test bump + $25 Fitting bump (if applicable)

Please note, we will not accept submissions that are missing any of the info we asked for above. Double check your submission and make sure you’ve answered ALL of our questions before submitting.

Casting Alert! Searching for a Girl, Caucasian, between 6 and 7 years old, blond hair between 35 in 39 in to work as a photo double on Chicago Med on Wednesday, March 23rd. There will be a covid test on Monday, March 21st. She will be lying in a hospital bed.

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 and a booster prior to beginning work. You must have had two shots two weeks prior to today’s date.

Parents and girl all must all be fully vaccinated. Parents must be boosted too. 

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.

This Video Shoot is for a Marketing Company coming up this next week and are in need of a just a few Experienced Non-Union Background Talent. Patrons in the background of a diner scene. Others will do some simple actions (but more featured) including walking out of a door close to lead talent. 

Rate for either day: $150/up to 8 hours (paid lunch break). They will start in the morning and should be done by early evening. Quick pay.

WEDNESDAY, March 23rd

Law Offices – Downtown Chicago

• Only a few extras to play a family
• Public Transpo or being dropped off and picked up best for this because on this one-parking is ‘not’ paid. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided.
• A sister and brother + parent (40-50 and a parent 70+) Caucasian or African American 
• 1  male or female, 30-40, African American or Caucasian

THURSDAY, March 24th

Cafe on Chicago Avenue in Chicago

• There is free neighborhood parking this day, if driving
• One elderly couple: woman + man 70+ African American or Caucasian
• A few extras, 30 – 65, African American or Caucasian

For the movie (previous posts), we still need just a few more teenagers 16–18 years old~~must be at least 16 years old and covid vaccinated). Everyone will be tested approx. 48 hours prior. The Stand Ins have been selected. Waiting on Photo Double decision. For teenagers, if you were submitted to hold avail or booked, we will need you and have more definite bookings by this weekend.

Now casting general background roles for the week of March 21st!

• General background roles pay $120/8 + $60 Covid test bump + $35 auto bump (if applicable).
• If we have any additional ‘specific’ roles that require a certain look or wardrobe, we will post for those separately.