Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Local to Chicago, Suburbs, and surrounding border states

Casting Alert! Searching for MALES and FEMALES, 20’s to 40’s, ALL ETHNICITIES, to work as  MOLLY’S BAR PATRONS on Chicago Fire, WEDNESDAY Nov. 10th .

You will need to attend a Covid test on Monday (takes about one hour) on Monday, Nov 8th. 

“Artsy Teen” – Seeking an African American male, approximately 13 years old, with an artsy kinda vibe for a featured background role. This is a director-selected spot, so please make sure to send good quality photos. Also make sure to attach a copy of your IL Minor Work Permit if we don’t already have it on file. You must already have a work permit in order to be considered because of how quickly this spot will be selected.

*Please note there will be a mandatory wardrobe fitting in advance of the filming date, which has not been scheduled yet.

Film date: Tuesday 11/9

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

“MMA Spectator” – Seeking FULLY VACCINATED men and women, any ethnicity, ages 20s+ to play MMA spectators in the next/upcoming episode (episode 911). The filming date is still TBD and most likely 2-3 weeks away from the date of this post.

*Since this is an indoor scene, we are collecting submission information from folks that are fully vaccinated and interested in working. When we receive the filming date and number of background artists we need to book, we’ll use your form response/email submission to reach out and see if you’re still available.*

Please note that vaccination status only pertains to this specific filming date/role due to the number of background artists needed for the scene, and because it’s being filmed indoors. Everyone will still need to take a pre-employment Covid test 48-hours before the filming date.

Local to Chicago, Suburbs, and Surrounding border states:

Casting Alert! Searching for BOARD MEMBER TYPES, MALE AND FEMALE age 40/60, all ethnicities, to work on Chicago Med for our next episode. The date IS THURSDAY, NOV. 11TH. YOU NEED TO BE AVAILABLE: Tuesday, Nov. 9th for a fitting/Covid test, and Sunday, Nov. 7th for a Covid test.

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. 

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.)

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

Casting Alert! Searching for REAL SERVERS, REAL BARTENDERS, REAL BUSBOYS, HOST AND HOSTESS, all ethnicities, ages 20 to 60, with great upscale wardrobe (men suits/ties, dress shirts, women dresses, upscale looks, pants, etc.) for an upscale STEAKHOUSE RESTAURANT shoot on or around Wed., Nov. 10th. 

You will need to attend a Covid/fitting on Monday, Nov. 8th, and a covid test on Friday, Nov. 5th. This is for our fabulous Chicago Med show!

Please read this 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. 

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.)

Auditions for: Ad Council – Actionable Love PSA

Seeking: Real people – Any gender – ages 18 – 80

Seeking trans men and trans women, people living with disabilities, immigrants, people with a conservative point of view, people who practice the Muslim religion.

We are looking to accurately represent the global spectrum of human beings who have a diverse range of backgrounds, physical characteristics, abilities, family structures, and lifestyles

Rate: $500 for shoot / $2000 for buyout

Wardrobe fit: November 9th, 2021

Shoot Dates: 11/10 -12, 1 day 2021

McDonalds SAG Commercial Audition

Seeking: Black Male and Female Kids Ages 7 – 9 years old

• Boy: Should have a playful attitude and wild imagination. No dialogue
• Girl: Must have a contagious smile that lights up a room. No dialogue.

Callbacks: Tuesday, November 2nd, Remotely

Wardrobe: December 3, 2021 or December 6, 2021, Chicago Illinois

Shoot: December 7th, 2021, Chicago Illinois

“SCHOOL SECURITY” – Seeking a male security guard, any ethnicity, ages 30s-40s to work our school scene. There may be a wardrobe fitting in advance of the film date, since this role will probably get some camera time. 

Covid test: Friday 11/5

Wardrobe fitting: Monday 11/8

Filming: Wednesday 11/10

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

“GRANDKIDS” – Seeking male and female African American children, ages 5-7, to play the grandkids of our day player actor. Please make sure to attach a copy of your child’s work permit if we don’t already have it on file. We can accept a Chicago PD work permit, or one from an Illinois talent agent/agency. 

Covid test: Wednesday 11/3

Filming: Friday 11/5

Pay: $150/8 + $75 Covid test bump