Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call for Real Families – Daughters (6–7) and Grandparents

A heartwarming new production is looking for real families with young daughters and grandparents to appear in an upcoming commercial or content project. If you’ve got a close family dynamic and love the idea of sharing your connection on screen, this is a great opportunity to get involved in a meaningful, fun production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a real family unit on camera
• Engage in natural, everyday activities and interactions for filming
• Follow simple direction while maintaining authentic energy and connection

Requirements

• Families with daughters aged 6–7
• Must include at least one grandparent
• Real family units only (not actors portraying family)
• Comfortable on camera and able to take direction

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (rate provided upon selection)
• Great exposure in a family-focused media campaign

Casting Call for Families – Girls Ages 6–7 and Grandparents

A heartwarming casting opportunity is open for real families featuring young girls and their grandparents. This shoot will celebrate authentic generational bonds and everyday moments between kids and grandparents. If you have a daughter or granddaughter aged 6–7 and love being together as a family, this is the perfect project to be part of.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as yourselves in a filmed setting highlighting family dynamics
• Participate in natural interactions on camera with no acting experience required
• Follow light direction to ensure smooth production flow

Requirements

• Girls ages 6–7
• Must include one or more grandparents
• Real family relationships only—no actors substituting as relatives
• Comfortable being filmed together in a relaxed, natural environment

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (details provided upon selection)
• Fun, meaningful shoot capturing real family connections

Casting Call for Tiana – Non-Union Drama Film

A non-union dramatic film based on a true story is casting a powerful lead role. The story centers on a mother reflecting on a deeply impactful day from her childhood, with Tiana playing a central figure in that memory. This character is the emotional anchor of the film, bringing strength, love, and vulnerability to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Tiana, a resilient and loving mother navigating hardship
• Deliver emotionally nuanced performance with vulnerability and authenticity
• Collaborate closely with the director and young co-stars to build believable family dynamics
• Appear in multiple scenes central to the film’s emotional arc

Requirements

• Female, Black/African descent
• Age range: 20s to 40s
• Strong dramatic acting skills required
• Must be able to embody warmth, humility, and inner strength

Compensation

• Paid role (non-union film)
• Lead performance with significant screen time

Casting Call for Moe – Non-Union Drama Film

A non-union film based on a true story is now casting for the emotionally intense role of Moe, a pivotal character in a powerful story centered on family, trauma, and redemption. Moe is a complicated figure whose struggles shape the film’s central conflict.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Moe, a hardworking but emotionally volatile father
• Deliver a layered performance that captures both authority and emotional distress
• Depict scenes involving drinking and verbal conflict with authenticity
• Work closely with the director and young actors in family-centered dramatic scenes

Requirements

• Male, Black/African descent
• Age range: 20s to 40s
• Must be comfortable portraying emotionally charged and intense scenes
• Strong dramatic acting skills with the ability to show complexity and vulnerability

Compensation

• Paid role (non-union film)
• Primary character with substantial screen time

Casting Call for Officer Role – Crime Drama Series

A reenactment-based true crime series is casting for a featured role portraying a first responder in a dramatic and action-focused scene. This role requires physical presence, professionalism, and comfort handling prop weapons on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a uniformed officer and first responder in high-stakes crime reenactments
• Follow detailed direction for physical movements and prop interaction
• Contribute to realistic emergency response scenes with professionalism

Requirements

• Black male, physically fit, clean-cut appearance
• Must be comfortable handling a prop weapon
• Likely needed for one shoot day in the afternoon (around 4 PM)
• Strong on-camera presence with a law enforcement demeanor

Compensation

• $150 per day
• Single-day shoot

Casting Call for Neighbor Role – Crime Drama Series

A true crime reenactment series is casting a featured background role to portray a neighbor and eyewitness in a pivotal scene. This character adds realism and tension to the storyline and will appear in an outdoor smoking scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a neighborhood witness in a dramatic reenactment scene
• Perform natural reactions and background behavior
• Be comfortable with on-camera smoking using fake cigarettes

Requirements

• Black male, 30s
• Must be comfortable smoking fake cigarettes on camera
• Must be available for a morning shoot (likely around 10 AM)
• Professional, reliable, and able to follow on-set direction

Compensation

• $135 per day
• Hotel accommodations included

Casting Call for Quincy’s Dad – Crime Drama Series

A scripted true crime series is casting a featured role to portray the grieving father of a victim in a heartfelt, emotional reenactment. This role involves a short but powerful scene requiring subtle physical action and emotional depth.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a grieving father in a dramatic moment involving his son
• Perform simple physical action (loading a ladder into a truck)
• Follow on-set direction and bring emotional realism to the scene

Requirements

• Black male, 70s
• Must be physically able to perform light movement
• Available for a daytime shoot (likely around noon)
• Professional demeanor and strong emotional presence

Compensation

• $150 per day
• Hotel accommodations included

Casting Call for Detective Role – Crime Drama Series

A true crime reenactment series is seeking a strong performer to portray a law enforcement officer in an upcoming episode. This role requires a clean-cut, professional look and the ability to handle prop weapons with confidence. Scenes will involve dramatized police activity for a scripted production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a detective in realistic crime reenactment scenes
• Follow direction for physical actions including prop weapon handling
• Maintain a professional and authoritative on-camera presence

Requirements

• White male, late 30s to 40s
• Physically fit with a clean-cut appearance
• Must be comfortable in law enforcement wardrobe and handling prop firearms
• Must be available for two shoot days (Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 AM call time)
• Able to work as a local or with lodging provided

Compensation

• $150 per day
• Hotel accommodations included

Casting Call for Shanda’s Friend – Crime Drama Series

A dramatic true crime series is casting for a featured role to portray a close friend of a key character. This role will involve a casual, conversational scene set in a bar, offering great screen time in a character-driven moment of the episode.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Shanda’s friend in a social setting during a key scene
• React naturally and contribute to the atmosphere of the reenactment
• Follow direction and maintain continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• Black female, 40s
• No resemblance photo required
• Must be available for one evening shoot
• Comfortable performing in a bar scene environment

Compensation

• $100 for the day
• Single-day shoot

Casting Call for Live Studio Audience – Talk Show Series

A new talk show series is inviting audience members to attend a live taping exploring timely and controversial conversations around cancel culture, free speech, and modern societal issues. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an exclusive studio audience for thought-provoking segments featuring high-profile guests. No audience participation is required—just your presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Be part of a respectful and engaged live studio audience
• Observe in-studio interviews and panel discussions
• Attend one or multiple filming sessions as desired

Requirements

• Must be 18 or older
• Must be able to sit quietly and attentively for the duration of taping
• Open to individuals with an interest in cultural and political discourse
• No prior experience needed

Compensation

• Free admission to attend all tapings
• Opportunity to witness conversations with notable figures such as:
  • Winston Marshall (musician)
  • Rob Smith (political commentator)
  • Chris Hansen (journalist)
  • Brett Weinstein (biologist and speaker)