Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Now Casting Featured NFL Players for New Tyler Perry Series “Caught Up”

Work Dates: 10/6/2022

Shoots can last -/ 12 Hours / Must have open availability / Dates: Subject to Change

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

• Must have reliable transportation

Featured Rate: $200/12 + OT

• Paid in the form of check via payroll company within 4 – 6 weeks

Mandatory COVID testing:

• Monday 10/5/2022 6AM – 11AM + $25 Testing Bump

Now casting the following background talent:

Men to play NFL players

• All ethnicities
• Very fit body types/MUST be comfortable shirtless
• Appear Ages: 18-35

OPEN CASTING CALL: SAVANNAH, GA

‘May December’ Open Casting Call

Directed by Todd Haynes

Starring Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore, and Charles Melton

We are now casting extras and stand ins for Todd Haynes’ May December.  This project has an all star cast and is a wonderful opportunity to work with the best of the best! May December is not only shooting in Savannah, but the story also takes place in Savannah!  

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

We will begin shooting 10/14-11/18 (M-F)! More breakdowns to come!

GENERAL BG RATE: $130/10hr 

$130 guaranteed for the shoot date- most days are expected to be between 8-10 hours (some less).  If the shoot happens to go over 10 hours overtime will be granted at time and a half.

STAND IN RATE: $175/12hr

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

Everyone on this project must be able to provide proof of vaccination (first booster required if eligible)

STAND INS:

*All stand ins listed will be needed for the entire shoot window*

 Please list any stand in experience in your submission

CAST 

Elizabeth: Natalie Portman

Gracie: Julianne Moore

Joe: Charles Melton

ELIZABETH STAND IN: White female. 5’1″-5’5″. Slender build. Straight dark brown hair, bangs is a plus. (or willing to change hairstyle/color if necessary).

Camera Test/Interview: 10/17

GRACIE STAND IN: 5’2″-5’5″, white female, 35 to 65 years old, Dirty blonde hair. (or willing to change hairstyle/color if necessary)

JOE STAND IN: 20 to 40 years old, Asian, Filipino, Mixed ethnicity male. 5’11”-6’1″ Dark brown hair. Slender – athletic build.  

Currently seeking the following extras:

13 YEAR OLD BOY: Open ethnicity. Still photo shoot- 90’s style People magazine and tabloid spreads.  

Shoot date: 10/14 

Joe’s Mom: Aged 35-50. Caucasian. Still photo shoot-

Shoot date: 10/14 

CAMERA OPERATORS/PHOTOGRAPHERS: Men and women. Open ethnicity. Ages 30-60. Still photo shoot- 90’s style People magazine and tabloid spreads.  

Shoot date: 10/14

POLICE OFFICERS: Males. Open Ethnicity. Aged 30-50.

Still photo shoot- 90’s style People magazine and tabloid spreads. 

Shoot date: 10/14

FLORAL ARRANGEMENT CLUB: Women, aged 30-60. Members of a community center floral arrangement club.  Huge plus if you have a knack for crafts or floral arrangement! There will be an instructor attending to help guide those who are booked.

Shoot date: 10/19

DRIVERS AND PEDESTRIANS WITH CARS: Aged 18 and up. Looking for vehicles with makes/models ideally between the years 2000-2015.

$25 car bump added to day rate.

Shoot date: 10/19 OR 10/20

SAVANNAH TOUR GROUP: Ages 40-70.  Tourists attending a historical walking tour of Savannah. 

Shoot date: 10/19

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES: Ages 25-50.  Clean cut types.  Seen at the information stand in the park.

Shoot date: 10/19

COFFEE SHOP PATRONS: Ages 19-80. Looking to create an authentic Savannah vibe.  Seeking those who can portray SCAD students, retirees, and other local types. 

Shoot date: 10/19

POSH LOFT EMPLOYEES AND PATRONS: Ages 18-60.  Upscale types at a high end clothing store-  Mother’s taking their teens dress shopping for graduation.  Posh tourist types. 

Shoot date: 10/20

HIGH SCHOOL ACTING STUDENTS: Ages 18 and up to play younger.  This will be a small intimate group sharing a scene with Natalie Portman leading the class. This is a fantastic opportunity for young local actors to watch an Academy Award winning actress at work- consider it a paid masterclass in acting.  Looking for those with acting ability to fill these slots.

Shoot date: 10/21

For consideration please submit the following information to [email protected] using role you are submitting for as the subject line.  If you are submitting for more than one date please include which roles in the body of your email.

**This is local hire to Savannah ONLY- no lodging or travel provided**

These are non speaking, non union roles featured extra roles that are in scenes enjoying Autumn events or locations in Chicago to promote CHICAGO.

1) Planning Families (Adults 21-35, children under the age of 15) that need to be Work Permitted

• – looking for diverse real familes of 4-5 people (Race, Ethnicity, Gender Identity, Sexual Orentation, etc.) 
• – $1500.00/ family, 6-10 hour days for adults.

Usage will be all media, worldwide, In perpetuity (stills and motion).

2) Active Urbanites (Ages 35-54)

• – Diverse individuals (Race, Ethnicity, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, etc.)
• – 400.00 / individual, 8 – 10 hour days, usage will be all media, worldwide, In perpetuity (stills and motion).

SHOOT for this project are October 15th, 27th, 28th & 29th in Chicago.  Families and Active Urbanites should be available on as many dates as possible.

We do not have any covid details yet.

As usual, parking is provided for you. Also a meal.

Please notes date(s) you would be totally available.

Telecommunications Training Video

CASTING: Non Union looking for family of 4 (mom dad 2 kids 8-16)

• Ideally live in NJ area to self report to NJ if booked. Shoots one day either 10/17-10/20. 
• Pay is $500 per person so $2,000 per family. 
• For a telecommunications training video in house only.

“FOUND” // MEDIA TYPES, HIGH END PATRONS, PATRONS W/ CARS // FILMS 10.5 // Sub Request // 18 – 70 YRS // ALL VAX STATUSES

“FOUND” IS IN NEED OF BACKGROUND ARTISTS TO PLAY MEDIA TYPES, HIGH END PATRONS, AND PATRONS WITH CARS FOR AN UPCOMING SCENE. ALL VACCINATION STATUSES CONSIDERED.

MEDIA TYPES

ROLE INFO :

• Journalists
• Reporters
• Photographers
• Cameramen

RATE: $140/12

AGE : 18 – 70

GENDER : MALES & FEMALES

ETHNICITY : ALL

SCHEDULE:

• 10/5 (WED) – Film & Covid Test (on set) – no additional testing required

 PATRONS W/ CARS

ROLE INFO :

• MODERN DAY CARS

RATE: $140/12

CAR BUMP: $25

AGE : 18 – 70

GENDER : MALES & FEMALES

ETHNICITY : ALL

SCHEDULE:

• 10/5 (WED) – Film & Covid Test (on set) – no additional testing required

 HIGH END PATRONS

ROLE INFO :

• Should own Suits, business clothing, and fashionable everyday attire
• RATE: $140/12
• AGE : 18 – 70
• GENDER : MALES & FEMALES
• ETHNICITY : ALL

SCHEDULE:

10/5 (WED) – Film & Covid Test (on set) – no additional testing required

IMPORTANT NOTES

• ALL VACCINATION STATUSES CONSIDERED

HBO’s ‘THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES’ Casting Call

Seeking the following in Charleston, South Carolina:

• TUESDAY 10/4 – Still needing pool/lobby patrons of ALL Ages, Races & Types. Needing those that have not been overly seen in Gemstones or flashback scenes.
• Needing 1 Pickleball Court STAFF. ( not player)
• For Pool/Lobby scenes -30 more Males, 18 more females, 9 Kids/ Teens, 4 Pretty Bikini Girls and various Staff.

National TV Commercial Casting Call

Ryan Hill Casting is currently seeking local people of all kinds from all over Michigan for a national TV commercial campaign!

LOOKING FOR:

• Adults Ages 21- 65ish   
• Kids Ages 12 and under 
• No prior experience necessary.
• MICHIGAN RESIDENTS ONLY, PLEASE!

Individuals are welcome!

• Friends (pairs/small groups (4 MAX)) and Families are encouraged to submit together! 
• This PAID (SAG Commercial Rates) opportunity is open to union (SAG) and non-union models and talent as well as anyone else that is interested.
• Selected participants will need to be totally available for ONE of the filming days.

Current filming dates and areas:

• Mackinac Island – Oct 13 & 14
• Charlevoix/Petoskey – Oct 17
• Alpena – Oct 19
• Oscoda – Oct 21
• Detroit – Oct 25

Tyler Perry Studios ‘Caught Up’ Casting Call

Now Casting featured Asian females to work on the Tyler Perry Series ‘Caught Up’

Work Dates: 10/6 or 10/12

• Shoot can last -/+12 hours / Must have open availability / Dates subject to change

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

• Must have relaible transportation.

Featured Rate: $200/12 + OT

• Paid int he form of check via payroll company within 4-6 weeks.

Mandatory COVID Testing:

• Monday 10/5 or 10/11 6 AM – 11 AM + $25 testing bump

Now casting the following background talent:

Female Wax Technician

• Appears Asian
• Ages: 18+
• Must be shorter than 5’3”

HBO’s ‘Winning Time’ Season 2 Casting Call

***FEATURED TEAM TRAINER**

NON-UNION OR UNION

The HBO series, WINNING TIME SEASON 2, is looking for a Caucasian male with a reel wedding hair line or balding m to be one of our to TEAM TRAINERS working FRIDAY 10/7, with a fitting on MONDAY 10/3, and a covid test on 10/1 or 10/2.

Vaccinations are NOT required!

Looking for a NON-UNION, Caucasian Male, 50+ years old

Rate:

• NU: $132 for 8 hours with time and a half after 8
• NU: $50 Covid test bump + 1/4 base rate for fittings 

Photo Shoot Casting Call

CASTING CALL 

Austin, TX 

Background Talent for a Photo Stills Shoot 

Shoot Dates: 10/5 & 10/6  

Rate: $200/day 

SEEKING THE FOLLOWING:

• Adults, age range 25-50, all ethnicities