Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

DUOS WITH BIG PERSONALITIES WHO ARE EXPERT CRAFTERS or IMPROV ACTORS / COMEDY DUOS for a PAID COMMERCIAL!

Looking for DUOS ages 20-65

(friends, siblings, significant others, etc.)

FOR COMEDY DUOS

– Two people with GREAT comedic timing & chemistry –

who can riff off one another about the holidays and giving/receiving weird gifts!

FOR EXPERT CRAFTERS:

– People who make miniatures –

– People who make their own crafts (woodworking, knitting, crochet, metal working, etc.) –

– People who sell their handmade goods on Etsy or similar stores –

– People who make their own Holiday Crafts & Decorations –

– People who compete in craft competitions –

…and more!

– People ages 20-65 from all walks of life encouraged to apply –

– Applicants MUST live in Los Angeles or surrounding areas –

– DUOS CANNOT live together. Must live in separate households –

THE DATES

VIRTUAL PRE-INTERVIEW

Monday, November 15th & Tuesday, November 16th

Possible Second VIRTUAL INTERVIEW

Thursday, November 18th

PRODUCTION DATES

includes COVID testing, fitting & filming

Potential Production Dates are November 19 – 23rd

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS THE WEEK OF THANKSGIVING

* KEEP ANY POSSIBLE HOLIDAY TRAVEL IN MIND *

RATES & TERMS

If chosen to participate in this NON-UNION commercial,

Flat Rate: $7,000 (all-inclusive, guaranteed)

Rate includes: one 2-hour Preliminary Working Session with Director

3-Month Exclusivity: Voice activated smart home devices or services

CASTING ALERT for BABIES!!!

We are casting in NYC or close by to shoot for an incredible kids brand. 

6-12 month old babies! 

Must fit size 6 to 12 months. 

No exceptions. 

Pay is $500 per day. 

Shooting early December 

CASTING ALERT for KIDS OF ALL ABILITIES.   ADAPTIVE KIDS.   DOWN SYNDROME.  VITILIGO.   ETC ETC ETC.   AGES 4 to 9.   Sizes 4/5 or 8/9.  

We are casting in NYC or close by to shoot for an incredible kids brand. 

Pay is $500 per day. 

Shooting early December 

CASTING NON UNION HOCKEY PLAYERS AND OTHER BACKGROUND $200-$250 – TORONTO

A Non union commercial for a crypto currency app is looking for background on Nov 16 and 17th in Toronto. We are looking for business professionals and hockey player roles. Due to locations, all talent must provide proof of double vaccination. Both dates are daytime shoots. 

ROLES/RATES

Business Professional: $200. All genders, 40-55. Clean cut looks. Tuesday, Nov 16. 

Hockey Player $250 (must have own ice skates and gear). All genders 25-45. Must be proficient playing ice hockey. We are also specifically looking for someone with goalie gear. Wednesday, Not 17th. 

American Detective, ep 208

Filming in the Knoxville area 11/16-11/18*

• FIREFIGHTERS 1-2:  Any adult.  Must be in good physical condition. 5’8-6’2 (for uniform fitting- extra helpful if you wear a sized 10 or 11 boot). Should be available Thursday around 4:30pm and Friday around 3pm. $100
• DETECTIVE EXTRAS 1-2: Any adult.  Must be in good physical condition and own clean, well-fitting professional wardrobe.  Should be available Tuesday around 10am.  1 scene in the bullpen when the lead detective gets the call about the case.  $75
• CSI #1-  (Can be the same as CSI #2 if available both days) Any adult, Must be in good physical condition and able to bend down and stand up with ease.  Should be available on Thursday around 6:30pm. 1 scene, background. $50
• CSI #2- (can be the same as CSI #1- if available both days) Any adult, Must be in good physical condition and able to bend down and stand up with ease.  Should be available on Tuesday around 9:30am. 1 scene, background. $50
• RESTAURANT EXTRAS 1-2:  Any adult.  Should be available Wednesday 9:30am $50
• RESTAURANT WORKERS 1-2:  Any adult.  Should be available Wednesday 9:30am, $50
• NEIGHBOR #1- Any adult female.  Must have experience with speaking roles.  Southern accent preferred (crime took place in KY). Likely needed Wednesday around 2:45pm.  Send clip or demo reel with your submission.  $100
• NEIGHBOR #2- Any adult female.  Nods her head to detectives- non-speaking.  Likely needed Wednesday around 2:45pm.  Send clip or demo reel with your submission. $50
• BAR EXTRAS 1-2- Any male over 21yo.  Scene takes place in a gay bar.  Should be available Wednesday around 11:30am (likely somewhere around Central Ave). $50

This series is non-union, true-crime recreation with scripted audio for some roles.  Production requires a negative Covid test within 72hrs of on set arrival, a positive Covid test within 90 days but not within 10 days of on set arrival OR proof of Covid-19 vaccination.  If you are unable to provide one of the three items, a rapid test will be given on set.

FATAL ATTRACTION 1208: IMMEDIATE CASTING NEEDS

Films in Knoxville, November 16-17th

Roles: 

JONATHAN- Black male, 20’s, shorter to buzz cut style hair

Needed TUESDAY 4PM

Rate $100/day

BRENDA- Black female, 50’s-60’s, average build

Needed Tuesday 1pm

Rate $125/day

TRAVIS’ MOM- Black female, late 40-50’s, average build

Needed Tuesday 1:30pm

Rate $75/day

Additional project info:

Non-union, true-crime recreation

****Production company requires a negative Covid test or proof of vaccination upon arrival to set.**** 

Network: TVOne, Audio: YES

Production Company: Jupiter Entertainment

Covid protocols in place, distancing (unless from same household), wearing masks and proper PPE, extra sanitizing

“FIGHT SPECTATOR” – Still looking for more MMA fight spectators, specifically Hispanic/Latinx or African American – that are FULLY VACCINATED. Due to the number of background and crew working on this day, and the fact we’re filming indoors, we are requiring that everyone is fully vaccinated for this specific date/role. You must be willing to bring your vaccination card to pre-employment testing or your booking will be cancelled. Proof of a negative Covid test (alone) is not enough for this date, unfortunately. 

COVID TEST: Sunday 11/21

FILMING: Tuesday 11/23

PAY: $120/8 + $60 Covid test bump

“BURNSIDE FRIDAY” – Seeking men and women, ages 20s+, African American or Hispanic/Latinx, to play neighborhood pedestrians w/cars. We’re looking for older/beater cars, specifically. No red or white vehicles, please.

COVID TEST: Wednesday 11/17

FILMING: Friday 11/19

PAY: $120/8 + $60 Covid test bump + $35 auto bump

“LINCOLN PARK THURSDAY” – Seeking men and women, ages 20s+, any ethnicities, to play Lincoln Park neighborhood pedestrians w/cars. YOU MUST HAVE A VEHICLE IN ORDER TO BE BOOKED FOR THIS DAY. No red or white vehicles, please. 

COVID TEST: Tuesday 11/16

FILMING: Thursday 11/18

PAY: $120/8 + $60 Covid test bump + $35 auto bump

*FEATURE FILM*

Looking for MINOR PHOTO DOUBLE

Dates: Monday 11/15 (COVID Test), Wednesday 11/17 – Friday 11/19 (Filming) 

Rate: $175/12 + $30 test pay 

Loc: Testing in Atlanta, Filming in Tyrone and Fairburn, GA 

Looking for a male who portrays Caucasian, with short brown hair. Height around 4’10, weight around 80lbs.

Filming Wednesday in Tyrone. Filming Thursday + Friday evening in Fairburn. 

This production is requiring EVERYONE over the age of TWELVE to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and to be considered for work THE MINOR *AND* PARENT/ GUARDIAN MUST FALL INTO EITHER OF THE TWO FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: (1) fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson) or (2) have a disability or sincerely held religious belief that prevents vaccination.

As a condition of working on set, you are required to get a paid Covid-19 test at a production sanctioned testing facility prior to any work date(s). Additional testing may also be done on workdays. 

While at the test facility and on set, Production requires that a face mask that covers your nose and mouth be worn. All possible work dates are contingent upon clearing these tests.

This applies to all minors working as well as all guardians.—-IMPORTANT INFORMATION: All minors working on set must have ONE (and only 1) Parent/Guardian on set with them – this person must also clear a covid test – no other minors (siblings, etc) will be allowed on set.

All minors working must have a Georgia Department of Labor Certification – if your minor does not have a GDOL# or it is expired please visit https://www.dol.state.ga.us/public/es/mie/minor/login ASAP to register them