Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Must be registered with Central Casting. 
We are starting to cast the Afghanistan scenes for The Old Man.

We are starting to test on Monday, and we will try on Weds to start work for the season, which begins on Monday, March 21st.  

We are starting with casting men and hiring people to work throughout the season. One of those situations where we will release a large pool of people and check with you when we get shooting schedules. This will work intermittently for the next few months in Santa Clarita. The call times will probably be early on this show because we have so much to shoot.  

Below is what we are casting right now — we are only releasing men now; the women will be fitting in a week or so: 

Union & Non-Union Males to portray 18 to ’50s to appear Middle Eastern.

We are looking for men with beards, but I am taking submissions for both bearded and not bearded. 

Covid Test on Tuesday, 3/14 (Various Locations around the city) 

Costume Fitting on Thursday, 3/16 (Los Angeles) 

Covid Test on Monday, 3/20 (Los Angeles area) 

Shoot on Weds 3/22, Thurs 3/23, Friday 3/24 (Santa Clarita) 

These are the future possible work dates: 
Test on Monday, 4/3 (Los Angeles area)
Shoot on Weds 4/5, Thurs 4/6, Monday 4/10 (Santa Clarita)

Test on Saturday, 4/22 (Los Angeles area) 
Shoot on Monday 4/24, Tues 4/25, Weds 4/26, Thurs 4/27, Friday 4/28, Monday 5/1 (Santa Clarita) 

SAG Rates: $100/4 for Testing Days, 187/8 for shoot Days,  46.75/2 for Costume Fitting

Non-Union Rates: $33/2 for Testing Days, 132/8 for shoot days, and $33/2 for Costume Fittings. 

NOW CASTING BLONDE PHOTO DOUBLE FOR NEW FILM: BAD CUPCAKE

NO VAX IS REQUIRED, AND NO PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING!!!
AGES 18+

There is no Pre Employment testing for this show. Covid Testing will take place 30 minutes before Call Time on your day of filming.

DATES – [WORK] Friday, MARCH 31st 

RATE – $143/10 for Filming; 35.75 for Fitting 

LOCATION – CHALMETTE, LOUISIANA 

Need a FEMALE PHOTO DOUBLE that can portray CAUCASIAN WITH BLONDE HAIR, and around 5’7- 5’9 in height, with the same matching skin tone and hair color, and look as the Actor in the photo below. 

Miami – Music Video – VIXEN TYPE LADIES

WILL BE THE MAIN ROLE OF THE VIDEO.

Shoots March 15

Rate $400 flat.

Must be available all day.

We are looking for gals 18 – 30 or so, of all ethnicities. 

Here are the specs for the next day we need background talent on WE STRANGERS Feature Film. This is scheduled for this Wednesday, the 15th.

The previously posted featured roles have been cast, except for PIANO MAN. These scenes will not be next week after all.

If you are still in the running for Piano Player, I will check your availability for new dates after this week.

You need to have your reliable transportation to get to MERRILLVILLE, INDIANA—ideal location for those of you that live in the south suburbs.

New faces for the Senior Center scenes for BINGO day! It should be fun. SENIORS of any ethnicity and gender.

Also need someone to play the CLEANER.

It must fit into a Medium or Large logo’d t-shirt. Include your sizes.

We are also casting just a few PEDESTRIANS for this day. Any ethnicity and gender. 21 years and older. Must be at least 21 years old.

Rate of Pay: $123.20 for up to 8 hours, plus overtime at time and one half.

Production paying by check mailing directly to talent to expedite.

No payroll company. Covid testing at check-in.

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.