Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

CASTING CALL FOR BACKGROUND ACTORS FOR CADILLAC COMMERCIAL 

SEEKING ADULTS, age range 20’s-50’s+, all ethnicities 
RATE: SAG SCALE 

**you do not have to be a current member of SAG AFTRA to submit 
We will give you the scale rate prior to booking.

LOCATION: AUSTIN, TEXAS 

**PLEASE ONLY SUBMIT IF YOU LIVE NEAR OR ARE WILLING TO DRIVE INTO AUSTIN, TX FOR COVID TESTING, FITTINGS, AND SHOOT DATE(S). 

DATES: 5/17, 5/18, 5/19 

(will most likely work one day – always preferred if you are available full span of dates) 

FITTING: 5/11 OR 5/13
(will be one day – TBD) 

COVID TESTING ON DATE PRIOR TO SHOOT 
(TBD) 

Now casting abuelas in LA for a diaper commercial!  

Role: 
Grandmother and great grandmother, ages 40-80 who has a great/grandbabies ages 0-8 months.

Rate:
$500 filming + $1500 buyout

Dates:
Filming in the studio will be 1 day between 6/1 – 6/6. Then families will use their phones to self-record a few reviews at home in the week after. Production team will support and coordinate with them.

Requirements
•Abuela should be bilingual (can switch between Spanish and English while communicating with their family). Open to her being Spanish-speaking only if family members are bilingual.
•All members of the family should be legally authorized to work in the US through citizenship, permanent residency or visa.
•Abuelas being comfortable on camera is a must. Having a family willing to be on camera and participate in the review is preferred.
•Must live within 1.5 hours of Los Angeles proper.

A24 SHOWTIME CASTING CALL NOTICE

Looking for a kid who can portray: 

Somali Girl, Age: 7-11 years old, to play sister / niece of actor Barkhad Adbi
(no prior acting experience necessary) In a showtime / A24 television series starring Barkhad adbi, Emma Stone & others!

Role: Hani: Scrappy, resilient, clever. Keeps to herself. She doesn’t let her circumstances get in the way of what she wants. Has a mysterious quality about her.
Likes playing games on her device. Speaking or understanding Somali is a plus!

**RUSH BG CASTING NOTICE – WACO AFTERMATH** 

RUSH CASTING MALES AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER WITH MILITARY EXPERIENCE TO WORK 5/11, 5/12, AND 5/13 WITH AN OPEN AVAILABILITY FOR ADDITIONAL DAYS. 

RATE: $250 FOR 8 +$45 FOR TESTING. MUST HAVE MILITARY EXPERIENCE. 

Great featured opportunities! 

Working in Pecos, NM. 
The major series WACO is recreating a Mennonite City from the 90’s and will be depicting sensitive material regarding Naziism and White Supremacy based on historical occurrences. We are casting for men and women comfortable being a part of this material and playing “fill in the role” 

These scenes are contingent on fires and is subject to move for the safety of all cast and crew.

Director’s Initiative 

In partnership with the New Mexico Film Office, NBCUniversal is offering another director shadowing opportunity.  Fill out and submit the form in the link below.  

NBCU LAUNCH New Mexico Directors Initiative provides valuable mentoring and shadowing opportunities to up-and-coming film and television directors on NBCU productions in New Mexico.  In partnership with the New Mexico Film Office, the aim is to create a robust pipeline of in-state talent for future productions.  To be eligible for the Initiative, the selected participant must be a current resident of New Mexico, and proof of current New Mexico residency is required upon selection.  

This year’s shadowing opportunity is slated for June-July 2022.

NATIONWIDE CASTING

Seeking confident & charismatic 13 yr old teens that are comfortable sharing their perspective on body hair & shaving for a paid commercial!

Added bonus, this films in Mexico city, Mexico, so those chosen for the commercial will be flown to Mexico with a guardian. A current passport for both teen & guardian are required. 

PROJECT INFORMATION

SPOT DESCRIPTION: When it comes to body hair, let’s debunk the myth that there are any rules to follow with a fast-paced, hilarious video that shows all the different ways that the rules make NO SENSE.

Teens value authenticity. They don’t hold back, and can straight up tell-it-like-it-is. We are looking to bring our commercial to life in a way that is relatable, authentic, and reflective of the way teens express themselves today.

This project will film in Mexico City, Mexico. As a result, we may, or may not, need work permits for the teens. Please follow the link below for the requirements in your state, and those regulations will be followed if your teen is booked.

TRAVEL DATES TO/FROM MEXICO CITY, MEXICO:

• Friday 5/27/22
• Monday 5/30/22

WARDROBE FITTING:

• Saturday 5/28/22

FILM DATE:
Sunday 5/29/22

Talent will travel with a guardian. Both MUST have a valid/current passport to be considered.

 PAYMENT

IF BOOKED FOR THE PROJECT & YOU FILM. YOU WILL BE PAID:

• Session – $750 + 20% agency fee
• Buyout / Usage – $4k + 20% agency fee
• CoVid Test – $75 / per person
• Wardrobe Fitting – $500 / for the day
• Travel Days – $500 / per day

Travel and Accommodations are covered by production.

• Buyout | Usage Fees will only be paid if the performer is facially recognizable in the final materials (over 1 second). No exceptions.
• The guardian will be paid for the CoVid Test Rate and for the travel days
• The booking is contingent on a negative CoVid test result.

**FINAL KIDS CASTING NOTICE **

A brand new FX/Disney series is looking for Kids, 11-13 yrs old, to work on Thursday May 12th!
Must have a guardian on set with them. Must be able to covid test 1 or 2 days prior!

Location: Atlanta, GA

Rate: $150/12 plus $50 for covid testing with us
Disney requires all cast members to be fully vaccinated and up to date with their booster if eligible. 

CASTING CALL – THEATRE COMPANY – FILMING IN SYDNEY 

We’re looking to cast a larger sized man in his 40s – 50s for the season campaign of a popular Australian theatre company.

Looking for someone with a playful and comedic personality who has expressive features.

Acting experience is a plus but not essential!

LARGER SIZED MALE (40 – 50 yrs)

SHOOT DATES: 
2nd – 4th of June 2022 (1 x shoot day)

*Please note that all precautions are being taken by production and the client to make sure talent will be working in a clean and safe environment. COVID safe plans will be adhered to on set. 

TALENT FEES: 
Selected talent will receive $2,000 AUD for their involvement
**All fees are less tax and plus super 

Waco Aftermath Background Casting Call Notice

Casting Call for Men

Casting Caucasian males atleast 18 years old of age 
or older to work 5/11, 512, and 5/13 with an open availability for additional days.
Must have not been featured in the past. 

Rates starting at $200/8 +$45 for testing.

These scenes are contingent on the current fires and is subject to move for the safety of all cast and crews.

This series is recreating a Mennonite City from the 90’s and will be dicipting sensitive material regarding natziism and white supremacy bvased on historical occurences. 

NOW CASTING PAID BACKGROUND TALENT

FRIDAY 5/13 & MONDAY 5/16

Destination Casting is excited to announce we are accepting submissions for paid, stand ins, background and featured talent to work as local hires in the Atlanta GA area!

PLANE PASSENGERS

• Any ethnicity Males & Females
• Ages: 18+
• WORK DATE: 5/16

BG Rate: $135/12+ot

• Paid in the form of check via payroll company within 4-6 weeks
• Virtual voucher completed via Everyset
• Must have valid identification to work in the US

Shoot Dates: 5/13 OR 5/16

• All dates subject to change
• Shoots can last -/+12hours
• Must have open availability as talent may work multiple days between these dates

Shoot Location: Atlanta /Hiram/Dallas GA (area)

• Some locations may not be within perimeter or on Marta line
• Talent must be able to work as a local hire
• Exact locations will not be released until the day prior to shoot day

MANDATORY COVID-19 TESTING: UPON ARRIVAL

MUST test with Production prior to being allowed on set