Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call: Businessman – SAG-AFTRA Featured Background Role 

Job Description
A SAG-AFTRA production is seeking a professional and polished male actor to portray a businessman in a branded content web series, Golden Gai. This is a featured background role, requiring an upscale, conservative look with a professional business suit. Filming will take place in North Hollywood, Los Angeles.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a high-level businessman in a corporate or upscale setting.
• Maintain a polished, professional demeanor throughout filming.
• Follow on-set direction and bring a refined presence to the role.
• Be available for both scheduled filming dates.

Requirements

• Gender: Male
• Age: 40s-50s
• Ethnicity: White
• Appearance: Conservative, upscale, professional
• Wardrobe: Must provide your own professional business suit
• SAG-AFTRA membership required
• Location: Must be local to Los Angeles (North Hollywood) – no travel or accommodations provided
• Availability: Must be available for both filming dates

Compensation

• Rate: $162 for 8 hours (overtime after 8 hours)
• Work on a professionally produced web series
• Opportunity to be featured in a high-profile SAG-AFTRA project

Casting Call: Influencer’s Assistant – SAG-AFTRA Featured Background Role ($162/8hrs)

Job Description
A SAG-AFTRA production is seeking a confident and stylish female actor to portray an Influencer’s Assistant in a new branded content web series, Golden Gai. This is a featured background role in an upscale setting, requiring strong on-camera presence and a fashionable, professional appearance. Filming will take place in North Hollywood, Los Angeles.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a trendy, confident assistant to a social media influencer.
• Maintain a stylish, polished look that fits the upscale environment.
• Follow on-set direction and engage naturally in scenes requiring high energy and poise.
• Be available for the entire scheduled shoot day.

Requirements

• Gender: Female
• Age: 20s
• Ethnicity: Open to all ethnicities
• Appearance: Attractive, confident, hip, and stylish
• SAG-AFTRA membership required
• Location: Must be local to Los Angeles (North Hollywood) – no travel or accommodations provided
• Availability: Must have a full-day open schedule for the shoot

Compensation

• Rate: $162 for 8 hours (overtime after 8 hours)
• Work on a professionally produced web series
• Opportunity for exposure in a high-profile setting

Casting Call: Model for Music Video – Business Attire Look ($100)

Job Description
A music video production in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Caucasian female model with a business attire look for a featured role. This is a paid opportunity for talent who can bring professionalism and confidence to the video. The shoot is short and will be a great chance to gain on-camera experience in a high-profile project.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a featured role in a professional music video production.
• Wear business attire to match the required aesthetic.
• Follow the director’s guidance to achieve the desired visual concept.

Requirements

• Gender: Female
• Age: 18-30 years old
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Wardrobe: Must provide and wear business attire
• Availability: Must be available for the full 2-hour shoot
• Professionalism and confidence in front of the camera

Compensation

• Rate: $100
• Call Time: 2 PM – 4 PM
• Location: Atlanta, GA
• Work on a professionally produced music video

Casting Call: Stand-In for NBA Basketball Player – The Ms. Pat Show Season 5 (BET+)

Job Description
A stand-in is needed for an NBA player role on Season 5 of The Ms. Pat Show, airing on BET+. This role requires previous stand-in or acting experience, as it involves working closely with the production team to assist in lighting, camera positioning, and technical setups before filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Act as a stand-in for an NBA player to assist in pre-filming setups.
• Work under the direction of the cinematography and production team to ensure proper lighting and framing.
• Remain patient and professional while on set for extended periods.
• Be available for all scheduled filming dates with open availability.

Requirements

• Gender: Male
• Ethnicity: Black / African American
• Height: 6’5” – 6’8”
• Age: 20s-50s
• Experience: Must have previous stand-in or acting experience

Compensation

• Rate: $120 for 8 hours (overtime paid at time and a half after 8 hours)
• Location: Atlanta, GA
• Opportunity to work on a major TV production

Casting Call: Background Talent for Peacock’s The Good Daughter 

Job Description
A Peacock limited series based on the Karin Slaughter novel, The Good Daughter is seeking Caucasian men and women to portray small-town Southern characters. The production is looking for talent with an authentic country bumpkin look, embodying rural Georgia life and blue-collar workers. Filming will take place in and around Atlanta, GA.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray small-town residents in a high-profile crime drama series.
• Follow direction to accurately represent rural, working-class character types.
• Be available for wardrobe fittings prior to filming.

Requirements

• Gender: Male and Female
• Age: 18+
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Physical Appearance: Should fit the country folk, small-town look
• Availability: Must be available for the filming and fitting dates.

Compensation

• Rate: $182 for 12 hours.
• Fitting Rate: $50.
• Filming Location: In and around Atlanta, GA.
• Fitting Location: Doraville – Assembly Studio.

Casting Call: Bodyguard Types for SXSW Activation Event

Job Description
A high-profile SXSW activation event in Austin, TX is looking for men with an athletic or muscular build to portray bodyguard types. Talent should exude strength, confidence, and professionalism while wearing a suit and earpiece. This role involves working in a live event setting and requires individuals who are comfortable maintaining a strong presence throughout the event.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a professional bodyguard at a live promotional event.
• Wear a suit and earpiece to maintain an authentic look.
• Maintain a strong, authoritative presence throughout the event.
• Follow on-site direction and interact professionally with event guests.

Requirements

• Gender: Male
• Ethnicity: Open to all ethnicities
• Height: 6 feet or taller
• Build: Athletic or muscular physique
• Grooming: Clean-cut or trimmed facial hair preferred
• Attire: Must be comfortable wearing a suit and earpiece
• Availability: Must be available for the full event time

Compensation

• Rate: $350 for 5 hours
• Location: Austin, TX
• Work at a high-energy SXSW event with industry professionals

Casting Call: Specialty Male Extras for TV Pilot – Morgue Scene ($300/12hrs)

Job Description
A new TV pilot is seeking three specialty male extras to portray bodies in a morgue. Talent must be 18 or older but will be playing teenage boys, so a smaller frame and shorter height are preferred. This role requires lying still as a deceased body and may involve partial nudity while appearing on a flatbed morgue table. Filming will take place in Atlanta, GA.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lifeless body in a morgue scene.
• Remain completely still for extended periods during filming.
• Follow direction to maintain a realistic performance.
• Be comfortable with partial nudity for authenticity in the scene.

Requirements

• Gender: Male
• Age: 18+ (must look like a teenager)
• Ethnicity: Open to all races
• Availability:
  • Must have open availability on the filming date.
  • Be prepared to work a full 12-hour day as an extra.

Compensation

• Rate: $300 for 12 hours.
• Payment: Check mailed 2-3 weeks after filming.
• Work on a professionally produced TV pilot.

Casting Call: Female Athlete for Stop-Motion Commercial – Cleveland, OH ($2,000 Buyout)

Job Description
A stop-motion commercial is looking for a strong, athletic young female to portray a determined athlete in a sports-focused campaign. The shoot will involve still photography arranged in a timeline sequence to create a dynamic stop-motion effect. Filming will take place in Cleveland, OH, and talent must be fully available.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform strength training exercises using two water jugs on camera.
• Show effort and determination through facial expressions and movement.
• Follow direction to ensure high-energy, authentic workout imagery.
• Participate in a professional stop-motion photoshoot with a dedicated creative team.

Requirements

• Age: 15-18
• Gender: Female
• Ethnicity: Open to all ethnicities
• Performance Requirement:
  • Act as if you are lifting two water jugs during a tough strength drill.
  • Show strain and intensity through facial expressions, making it clear the workout is challenging.
  • Do not forget to slate at the beginning of the audition tape.

Compensation

• Buyout: $2,000
• Day Rate: $500 + 20%
• Fitting Included in Rate
• Up to 10-hour workday + 1-hour meal break

Casting Call: Still Photo Shoot for Upcoming Feature Film – Atlanta, GA

Job Description
A feature film production is seeking young adults (ages 18-22) to portray partygoers in a still photo shoot for an upcoming movie. This is a paid opportunity for talent who can bring energy and authenticity to a fun, social scene. The shoot will take place in Atlanta, GA, and surrounding suburbs.

Job Responsibilities

• Pose naturally as a partygoer for still photography used in the film.
• Follow direction from the production team to capture the perfect shots.
• Dress appropriately to match the theme of a casual party setting.

Requirements

• Gender: Male and female
• Age: 18-22
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Location: Must be local to Atlanta, GA, or willing to work as a local hire.

Compensation

• Rate: $150 for 12 hours.
• Work on a professional film set with an experienced production team.
• Gain industry exposure with a feature film project.

Casting Call: Child Extras for Pilot Series – Atlanta, GA (Paid Role)

Job Description
A new pilot series is seeking young child extras to portray daycare kids in an upcoming production. The shoot will take place in Atlanta, GA, and is open to all ethnicities. This is a paid background role, offering a great opportunity for young talent to be on set and gain experience in a professional production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a daycare child extra in various background scenes.
• Follow simple on-set directions from the production team.
• Engage naturally in activities that reflect a daycare setting.

Requirements

• Gender: Male and Female
• Age: 3-6 years old
• Height: Between 2’10” and 3’6”
• Ethnicity: Open to all ethnicities
• Location: Must be local to Atlanta, GA, or willing to work as a local hire
• Availability: Must be available for the full shoot day

Compensation

• Rate: $100 for 8 hours.
• Payment will be provided via check within 2-3 weeks after filming.
• Opportunity to be part of an exciting new TV pilot.