Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Swings.
NYU Grad Student Short Film, Spring Narrative

Production dates; 4/1 – 4/13

Location: Nutley, NJ & Bloomfield, NJ

CASTING:

TESS:

• Female,
• 12-14
• Asian

A quiet teenage girl, Tess harbors a slight resentment toward her seemingly emotionless father who
is forcing her to abandon all that she knows. With an adolescent rebelliousness flowing through her, she
doesn’t like to communicate directly and puts on a different face around her father, yet craves his
words of comfort and affirmation,

TOM:

• Male,
• 40-50
• Asian

An immigrant from China, Tom is a soft-spoken, stoic father. Despite his inability to express his.
Emotions showcase his vulnerability; there lies a deep current of feelings underneath his facade
of indifference. Despite caring for her deeply, he struggles to show his love for Tess, his daughter.

(Seeking SAG-AFTRA Union actors and Non-Union) – the ability to speak Mandarin helpful but not
essential)

STORYLINE:
A quiet teenage girl and her immigrant father struggle to come to terms with moving to a new city.

OTHER NOTES:

This is an NYU Graduate project, 1-2 rehearsals will be required before shooting and scheduled around the actor’s availability. Meals, transportation, and footage for use aon actor reels will be pronded. Self-tapes will be required if selected to audition

This production requires 100% fully vaccinated actors and crews unless a qualifying medical or religious exemption exists.

NASHVILLE AREA CASTING CALL – PROJECT: HOLLAND, MI (NASHVILLE, TN)
NON-UNION BACKGROUND FOR AMAZON STUDIOS FEATURE

WHERE: NASHVILLE AREA (only accepting submissions from Nashville area locals)

WHEN: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15TH (must be completely open. I will not have the call time until the day prior)

RATE: $80.00 for 8 hours (8-hour guarantee + time and a half after 8 hours) must be able to commit to being on set for 12+ hours. We may not need you that long, but we must be able to save to that.

WHO: ALL GENDERS & ETHNICITIES 18-80 years of age to play “CHURCH PATRONS.”

Please note this will require a pre-employment Covid test on March 14th. NO FITTING IS REQUIRED.

Covid Test: $30 compensation

COVID/VACCINATION:
Consistent with the COVID-19 Return to Work Agreement, this production has a mandatory vaccine policy for working in Zone A, including actors and background actors. This production may make limited accommodations as required by law for individuals that cannot be vaccinated because they are minors, have a disability, and have a sincerely held religious belief.

As of March 15th, 2022, the definition of ‘Fully Vaccinated’ includes a booster dose. If you’re NOT eligible for a booster dose until after March 15th, you can work until considered suitable for a booster.

NOW CASTING
REAL B-BOY DANCERS
NEW HOLIDAY MOVIE

WORK DATES: 3/15/2023 – 3/29/2023
– shoots can last -/+ 12 hours/ Must have open availability/ Dates subject to change

LOCATION: ATLANTA/ HIRAM, GA AREA
– Must have reliable transportation. Sites may be outside of the perimeter.

RATE: SAG DAILY SCALE

MANDATORY COVID TESTING:
TESTING UPON ARRIVAL

NOW CASTING THE FOLLOWING

REAL B-BOY DANCERS

• To play dancers in the gospel choir for multiple scenes.
• Male or female/ appear ages: 18-35
• Must be an actual dancer and OK lip-syncing.

NOW CASTING: 
Talent for an Upcoming Lifestyle Project

We’re casting specific talent for an upcoming Lifestyle Commercial in Charlotte!

This project is a paid opportunity if cast!

ROLES

• REAL FAMILIES

         We seek a family unit with great energy and lovely smiles. Parents should be in their early 30s and have a toddler three or younger

• ASIAN PRESENTING MALE

        40 to 50 years old, Professional look

RATES: $950 per adult and $500 per toddler

PRODUCTION START DATE: 
March 22 in the Southpark area of Charlotte.

Local to Chicago, Suburbs, and Surrounding Border States to IL ONLY!
Casting Alert!

Searching for:

• MALES,
• 20s to 40’s,
• all ethnicities,
• clean shaven,
• short hair, mustache, okay,
• to play a POLICE OFFICER in our overnight shoot on Friday, March 17th.

There will be a Covid test/fitting on Wed., March 15th.

You must also attend a ZOOM LOOK SEE (meet the director in a group on Zoom” on Monday, March 13th, around 4 pm.

Hi-posting for a colleague:

One actor is needed for an SXSW event ON Tuesday,

3/14/23-half-day (morning to early afternoon).

Specs:

Lucha

• Wrestler-type guy.  
• He must be at least 6’4” with-large football or wrestling physique. 

OPEN CASTING CALL: SAVANNAH, GA
‘CLEAN SLATE’

Freevee sitcom comedy series

Hello Savannah!
We now cast extras and stand-ins for Norman Lear’s new comedy series, Clean Slate!  

We are looking for all ages and ethnicities on this project!

We will begin shooting on 3/27 through Mid May (M-F)! 

GENERAL BG RATE: $140/12hr 
$140 guaranteed for the shoot date- most days are expected to be between 8-10 hours.  
If the shoot happens to go over 12 hours, overtime will be granted at time and a half.

All minors must have a valid GDOL Minor in Entertainment permit- this can easily be obtained in 1-2 business days via the GDOL website at no cost**

RUSH CASTING WAREHOUSE WORKER
UNION ONLY 
(African American)

The new Feature Film, PEPPERMINT, is looking for the:

• African American males,
• Ages 40-60, to be one of our “Shyp Logistics” working the following dates with a fitting and Covid testing prior. 

Working: March 15th and 16th

Covid testing: 24-48 hours before filming. 

Fitting: TOMORROW, 3/13

Testing: TODAY, 3/12, by 7 pm

We are looking for Vaccinated Males, Ages 40-60 years old! MUST be available for both shoot days and a fitting prior with Covid testing before both. 

This production requires vaccinations.

Rates:
U: $187 for 8 hours with time and a half after 8
U: $100 Covid test bump
Fittings: 1/4 Base rate

NOW CASTING PAID AFRICAN AMERICAN FEMALE and MALE EXTRAS, AGES 18+ to portray CITY NEIGHBORS for new NETFLIX & Tyler Perry Studios movie SIX TRIPLE EIGHT (6888) filming in Atlanta, GA.

COVID TEST #1: Tuesday, March 14, 2023 (between the hours of 6 AM-10 AM)

FITTING: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 (1-hour  time slots available between 8 am and 5:30 pm) 

FILM (2-DAY BOOKING) – March 27 and March 28, 2023

RATE: $175/12(DAILY) + $50 FITTING BUMP + $25 COVID 

CAB Castings, LLC. is now casting for the following specific extras for this project:

These specific roles will TENTATIVELY shoot on BOTH DAYS LISTED ABOVE FOR CONTINUITY (must be available for these dates. If not, please wait for another casting.)

25 AFRICAN AMERICAN FEMALE and MALE CITY NEIGHBORS

Race: AFRICAN AMERICAN

Age: 18+ 

This movie takes place in the 1940s; particular looks will only allow some to be in this movie. Please, no modern hairstyles, no locs, no facial hair, no colored hair, no Lash extensions, or long acrylic nails will be allowed in this movie during filming.

Rate: $175/12 (Daily)
+ $25 Hiring Covid Test

For this booking, you will have to attend a MANDATORY fitting. The correct times are an hour each. 

FITTING: Wednesday, March 15, 2023

The rate for wardrobe fitting: is $50

Must be available for COVID-19 testing at our testing location in Atlanta. No outside Covid test from anywhere else will be allowed. If interested in working this position and these dates, testing goes as stated above with the specific filming dates.

Testing is NASAL PCR, and you will receive a $25 COVID TESTING BUMP on your voucher the day you report to set for each test taken. I’D LIKE YOU TO PLEASE REPORT TO SET TO RECEIVE THIS BUMP! Tests from other productions are invalid on this set as each show has its own Covid guidelines and labs. Your results must come from the designated lab that all cast and crew use on this production.

The rate for extras on this production is $175 for 12hrs of work which you will receive in the form of a check in the mail 2 to 3 weeks after filming.

ATLANTA casting call for a major artist music Video!

We are looking for:

• 1 African American female model and
• 1 African American male model to act as a couple.

Date: Tuesday, March 14th

Call time: 10 am for 10-12 hours

Age range: 18-28 years old

Location: Atlanta, GA

Compensated $450