Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Production Title: Starz Series ‘BMF’ 

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting background extras to work on scenes filming in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, June 22nd. Must be able to work from the said date. 

Role: Neighborhood Church Goers

• All ethnicities
• All ages
• All genders

This scene took place in 1988; certain looks will not allow everyone to be in this scene.

Please no modern hairstyles, colored hair, Lash extensions, or long acrylic nails.

Covid Test: Monday, June 20th

Rate: Pay is $100/8 + $25 per Covid Test 

(The rate for extras on this production is $100 for 8hrs of work, which you will receive in the form of a check in the mail 2 to 3 weeks after filming.)

Production Title: The Color Purple-The Musical

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting background extras to work on scenes filming in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, June 24th. Must be able to work from the said date. 

Role: African

• Must be able to portray African
• Male or female
• Ages 18 and above
• This is a period piece meaning no fake lashes; nails must be uncolored and natural, no heavy drawn-on brows
• No visible piercing or tattoos
• No hair extensions, dreads, locs, twists, braids
• No unnatural hair colors
• No modern cuts or fade
• Men must be clean-shaven

Covid Test: Wednesday, June 22nd

Rate: Pay is $110/10 + overtime if necessary + $27.50/2 for fitting + $27.50/2 for COVID test

Production Title: Disney+ ‘The Crossover’ 

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting background extras to work on scenes filming in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Wednesday, June 22nd. Must be able to work from the said date. 

Role: Cheerleaders

• All ethnicities
• Age: 18 years old and above
• who appear to be cheerleaders.
•  We are looking to cast the basketball cheerleading team for the Main Actors and opposing teams.

Covid Test: Monday, June 20th

Rate: Pay is $140/12 + $50/2 COVID Test

Production Title: Australian South Sea Islander

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting actors to work on scenes filming in Australia.

Casting: 

• Male
• 22-28 years old
• Vanuatuan or Solomon Islander heritage
• No acting experience required
• You must be base in Australia

Covid Test: TBD

Rate: Pay is $$

Production Title: Miami Music Video

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting actor to work on scenes filming in Miami, Florida, on Monday, June 20th. Must be able to work from the said date. 

Role: Violinist

• Male
• All ethnicities
• 18 years old and above
• Must have own violin
• A black suit a plus but not required

Covid Test: Not required

Rate: Pay is $200 per day

Production Title: Miami Music Video

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting actor to work on scenes filming in Miami, Florida, on Monday, June 20th. Must be able to work from the said date. 

Role: Piano Player

• Dark-skinned male
• A piano player or someone with skills to pass as one.
• Can be AA or mixed ethnicities
• 18 years old and above
• A black suit is a plus but not required

Covid Test: Not required

Rate: Pay is $200 per day

Production Title: Miami Music Video

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting extras to work on scenes filming in Miami, Florida, on Monday, June 20th. Must be able to work from the said date. 

Role: Club Extras

• Club party scene
• You will work half day
• All ethnicities
• All genders
• Age range: 20-30s or so.

Covid Test: Not required

Rate: Pay is $100 per day

Production Title: Miami Music Video

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting actors to work on scenes filming in Miami, Florida, on Monday, June 20th. Must be able to work from the said date. 

Role: Young boy

• Age range: 3-5 years old or so, 
• To portray a young version of the leading actor
• Can be a real father and son 

Covid Test: Not required

Rate: Pay is $200 per day

Production Title: Miami Music Video

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting actors to work on scenes filming in Miami, Florida on Monday, June 20th. Must be able to work from the said date. 

Role:  Lead Actor

•  AA man with short dreads, wicks (also referred to as bonks or globs)
• 18 years old and above

Covid Test: Not required

Rate: Pay is $200 per day

Production Title: Stand-Ins Casting Call Notice

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting stand-ins to work on scenes filming in New York City, New York from Monday, June 11th to Friday, August 12th. Must be able to work from the said date. 

Role:

Ilana Glazer Stand-In

• Curly hair 
• Jewish Descent
• Age Range:  35-40 years old
• Closely similar to Ilana Glazer

Michele Bateau Stand-In

• Curly hair
• Lebanese Descent
• Age Range: 40-45 years old
• Closely similar to Michele Bateau

Covid Test: TBD

Rate: Pay is $$