Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call: Principal Actor for Church’s Chicken Commercial

Job Responsibilities:

• Principal Actor 1 (College Friend):

  • Description: Male, in his 20s, Hispanic.
  • Role: Eating new Tender Wraps on the couch.
  • Action: Picks up the Facetime.

• Principal Actor 2 (College Friend):

  • Description: Male, in his 20s, African-American.
  • Role: Playing video games on the couch next to Principal 1.

• Scene Action:

  • Two college friends sitting in a colorful living room with sports signage on the walls.
  • One friend is eating a new Tender Wrap, while the other plays video games.
  • The friend with the Tender Wrap records a vertical video on his phone with exciting news about the Tender Wraps fitting their college budget (“2 for $4!”), drawing the attention of his friend.

Requirements:

• Age: Must be in your 20s.
• Ethnicity:
  • Principal Actor 1: Hispanic.
  • Principal Actor 2: African-American.
• Acting Experience: Previous acting experience preferred but not required.
• Availability:
  • Fitting: May 20th
  • Shoot Day: May 21st

Compensation Details:

• Shoot Day: $500 (May 21)
• Fitting: $50 (May 20)
• Usage Fee: $1200 if you make the final edit

Casting Call: Actors for Church’s Chicken Commercial

Job Details: We are casting for an upcoming Church’s Chicken commercial titled “The Bodega.” This commercial will feature a storyline centered around middle school basketball players and their chaperone enjoying Church’s Chicken Tender Wraps.

Roles Needed:

1. Principal Actor 1 – Middle School Baller:

   • Gender: Male
   • Age: 12
   • Ethnicity: African-American
   • Character Description: A young kid with through-the-roof charisma, enjoying a new Tender Wrap after practice.

2. Principal Actor 2 – Chaperone Mom:

   • Gender: Female
   • Age: 40s
   • Ethnicity: African-American
   • Character Description: The chaperone of the middle schoolers.

3. Additional Talent:

   • Role: Friends of the Middle School Baller
   • Number of Actors: 3
   • Gender: Any
   • Age: Middle School Age
   • Character Description: Friends from middle school, all wearing generic basketball jerseys.

Scene Action: A group of middle school basketball players are outside of the bodega, poking fun at each other and enjoying their new Tender Wraps.

Job Responsibilities:

• Attend a fitting session.
• Participate in the shoot day.
• Follow the direction of the commercial’s director.
• Portray the assigned character convincingly and professionally.
• Collaborate with other actors and crew members.

Requirements:

• Relevant acting experience, especially in commercials or similar roles.
• Ability to portray the assigned character’s age and demeanor.
• Availability for the fitting and shoot dates.
• Professional attitude and punctuality.

Compensation:

• Fitting: $50 (scheduled for 5/20)
• Shoot Day: $500 (scheduled for 5/21)
• Usage Fee: $1200 (if your footage is used in the final edit)

Casting Call for Church’s Chicken Commercial

Roles:

1. Principal Actor 1 – Skateboarder:

   • Description: Male, African-American, in his 20s. A semi-pro skateboarder with the ability to perform cool tricks spontaneously. High energy and charismatic.

   • Responsibilities: Perform skateboarding tricks, interact with friends, display genuine reactions.

2. Principal Actor 2 – Filmer at Bench:

   • Description: Female, White, in her 20s. Enthusiastic and tech-savvy, loves filming friends and frequently posts on social media (at least 20 Instagram stories daily).

   • Responsibilities: Film the skateboarder, hype up friends, engage in on-camera reactions.

3. Additional Talent:

   • Description: One additional friend enjoying the new Tender Wraps at the picnic benches.

   • Responsibilities: Sit at picnic benches, enjoy the Tender Wraps, and interact naturally with other actors.

Scene Action:

• A skateboarder performs a trick out of the bowl and skates over to friends who are eating new Tender Wraps at the picnic bench. He takes a bite, and his reaction of pure joy is captured on film by his friend.

Requirements:

• Age: 20s

• Gender and Ethnicity:

  • Principal Actor 1: Male, African-American

  • Principal Actor 2: Female, White

  • Additional Talent: Open

• Skills:

  • Principal Actor 1 must be skilled in skateboarding and capable of performing tricks.

  • Principal Actor 2 must be familiar with filming on smartphones and comfortable with social media.

Compensation:

• Shoot Day (5/21): $500

• Fitting (5/20): $50

• Usage Fee (if you make the edit): $1200

Casting Call: Principal Talent for Church’s Chicken Commercial

Job Details: Church’s Chicken is seeking principal talent for an upcoming non-union commercial shoot. This commercial will feature a young couple enjoying Church’s Chicken’s new spicy wrap and original wrap in a dynamic car scene.

Job Responsibilities:

• Principal Actor 1 – Girlfriend: Portray a young African-American woman in her 20s, acting as a micro-influencer. She will film a vertical video with her wrap while delivering the lines: “This crispy coleslaw is fire!” and “What’s really fire is this spicy wrap and signature sauce!”.
• Principal Actor 2 – Boyfriend: Portray a young Hispanic man in his 20s, enjoying his wrap with a big smile on his face.
• Both actors will perform a scene in a car after a drive-thru experience, showcasing the ease of eating Church’s Chicken wraps on the go.

Requirements:

• Principal Actor 1 (Girlfriend):
  • Female
  • Age: 20s
  • African-American
  • Experience or interest in portraying a micro-influencer
  • Comfortable filming a vertical video on a phone
• Principal Actor 2 (Boyfriend):
  • Male
  • Age: 20s
  • Hispanic
  • Ability to portray enjoyment and happiness while eating
• No additional talent needed

Compensation:

• $500 for the shoot day on May 21st
• $50 for a fitting on May 20th
• $1200 for usage if the footage makes the final edit

Casting Call: Principal and Additional Talent for Church’s Chicken Commercial

Job Description:

Overview: Church’s Chicken is casting for a non-union commercial featuring their Jalapeño Bomber wrap. We are seeking principal and additional talent to portray football fans enjoying a backyard watch party.

Job Details:

• Principal Actor 1: Male (40s), White, sitting on a lawn chair in front of a backyard TV set, eating a wrap.
• Principal Actor 2: Male (40s), Hispanic, tossing a football with the third member of the Sunday football crew.
• Additional Talent: One more male actor to join the football tossing.

Responsibilities:

• Principal Actor 1: Sit and eat the featured wrap while watching football.
• Principal Actor 2: Engage in a casual football toss with another actor.
• Additional Talent: Participate in the football toss scene.
• Deliver the line: “Jalapeño bombers in a wrap. That’s a wrap!”
• Collaborate with the director and crew to ensure a smooth shoot.

Requirements:

• Male, in their 40s.
• Comfortable in front of the camera.
• Ability to follow directions and work in a team.
• Must be available for fitting on 5/20 and shoot on 5/21.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus (please note in submission).

Compensation:

• Shoot Day (5/21): $500
• Fitting (5/20): $50
• Usage Fee: $1200 if you make the edit

Casting Call: Non-Speaking Role for TVOne’s “Fatal Attraction 1518”

We are excited to announce a casting opportunity for the upcoming episode of TVOne’s “Fatal Attraction 1518”. We are seeking a talented individual to fill a non-speaking role in a thrilling episode that delves into scripted violence and murder content.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in scenes depicting crime investigation scenarios.
• Follow directions from the director and crew to perform specific actions and express emotions related to crime scene investigation.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and be prepared for multiple takes in various setups.
• Must be comfortable working around themes of violence and murder as scripted in the episode.

Requirements:

• Gender: Black male or female
• Experience in acting is preferred but not mandatory.
• Must be comfortable with the depiction of violence and sensitive content.
• Ability to follow directions precisely and consistently.
• Reliable transportation to and from the set in Knoxville.

Compensation:

• $75 per day (flat rate)
• Please note: No hotel accommodations, travel reimbursements, or stipends will be provided.

Casting Call: “Fatal Attraction 1518” – Non-Speaking Role

Role: 911 Caller

• Description: We are seeking a white male actor in his 40s to portray a 911 caller who discovers the victim’s body in a dramatic scene. This role requires someone who can express shock and horror non-verbally.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform the role of a 911 caller discovering a victim’s body within the context of the show’s scripted violence and murder themes.
• Collaborate with the director and crew to achieve the desired scene effect.
• Follow directions and perform multiple takes as required.
• Maintain professionalism on set, especially in scenes involving sensitive or graphic content.

Requirements:

• Gender: Male
• Ethnicity: White
• Age: 40s
• Must be comfortable with scripted violence and murder content.
• Ability to convey strong emotions non-verbally.
• Prior acting experience in film or television preferred.
• Must be local to Knoxville or willing to work as a local hire (no travel, hotel, or per diem provided).

Compensation:

• $75/day (flat rate)
• Note: This is a local hire position; no travel accommodations or stipends will be provided.

Casting Call: Snapped Episode 3409

Role: Melissa’s Mother

• Description: We are seeking a talented actress to portray Melissa’s mother. The character is a Black female in her 40s with short hair. This role requires a strong presence and the ability to convey a wide range of emotions without scripted audio.
• Requirements:
  • Female, Black, appearing in her 40s
  • Must have short hair or be willing to style hair accordingly
  • Prior acting experience preferred
  • Ability to work well under direction and deliver a strong, silent performance
  • Must be local to Knoxville or willing to work as a local (no travel or accommodation provided)

Responsibilities:

• Participate in brief rehearsal prior to filming
• Perform scenes as directed, relying heavily on non-verbal cues and expressions
• Maintain a professional demeanor on set
• Adhere to call times and filming schedule

Compensation:

• $75 per day (flat rate)
• No hotel, travel, or per diem stipend provided

Casting Call: “Snapped” Episode 3409

Job Details:
We are currently casting for an upcoming episode of the true crime series “Snapped,” airing on the Oxygen network. This episode will not include scripted audio, and there will be no scenes involving violence or graphic content.

Role Available:

YOUNG MELISSA

• Age: 12-15 years old
• Ethnicity: Black
• Gender: Female
• Role Description: Young Melissa is a key character in the narrative, portrayed in a context that is sensitive and appropriate for her age. The actress selected for this role should be able to convey a range of emotions and contribute meaningfully to the episode’s storyline.

Job Responsibilities:

• Act in accordance with the director’s guidance and the character’s description.
• Participate in all scheduled filming sessions.
• Maintain professionalism on set and comply with set protocols.

Requirements:

• Female, aged 12-15, Black (or of African descent).
• Some acting experience preferred (either in school, amateur, or professional settings).
• Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian if under 18.
• Local to Knoxville, TN, or able to work as a local (no accommodations or travel stipends provided).
• Available for the entire day on Tuesday, May 14.

Compensation: $75/day (flat rate, no hotel, travel, or stipend provided)

Casting Call: Snapped Episode 3409

Role: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Job Details: We are seeking a male or female actor to portray an EMT for an upcoming episode of the true crime series “Snapped.” This role requires portraying a first responder attending to a victim after an attack, including pushing a stretcher. The episode involves scripted violence and murder content.

Responsibilities:

• Portray an EMT with authenticity and professionalism.
• Perform scripted scenes involving emergency medical responses and interaction with other characters.
• Comfortably handle scenes of scripted violence and sensitive content.
• Follow directions from the director and collaborate with other cast and crew to achieve desired scene outcomes.
• Maintain a high level of performance consistency throughout the filming day.

Requirements:

• Male or female, open to any ethnicity.
• Athletic build, capable of handling physical aspects of the role, including moving and maneuvering a stretcher.
• Must be comfortable with content that includes scripted violence and simulated emergency situations.
• Previous acting experience in television, film, or theatre preferred but not required.
• Must be available for the entire filming day on Wednesday, May 15.
• Local hires preferred (no travel or accommodation compensation provided).

Compensation: $75/day (flat rate; no hotel, travel, or stipends provided)