Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Male Officers for True Crime Recreation Shoot

Job Description:

We are casting for multiple male actors to portray police officers in the upcoming movie special episodes 408/409 of “American Detective.” This is a non-union, true crime recreation shoot with no scripted audio, focusing on delivering realistic and engaging visual storytelling.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray police officers in true crime reenactments for the movie special.

• Participate in scenes that involve crime investigations and law enforcement activities.

• Follow the direction of the production team to ensure accurate and realistic portrayals.

• Collaborate with other actors and crew members to create a cohesive and believable crime scene reenactment.

• Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set.

Requirements:

• Gender: Male

• Physical Condition: Should be in good physical condition

• Availability: Likely needed on Thursday around 4pm

• Experience: No prior acting experience required, but a professional attitude and ability to take direction are essential.

Compensation:

• Pay Rate: $135 per day

Medical Examiner for American Detective Movie Special

Job Description:

We are casting a male actor to portray a Medical Examiner in the upcoming movie special episodes 408/409 of “American Detective.” This non-union true crime recreation shoot requires an actor to perform in a realistic setting without scripted audio. The role involves a critical scene where the Medical Examiner finds a body.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a Medical Examiner with precision and realism in a true crime recreation.

• Participate in a key scene involving the discovery of a body.

• Follow direction from the production team to deliver a convincing and authentic performance.

• Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set.

Requirements:

• Gender: Male

• Scene Details: Likely needed on Tuesday around 1pm for one scene.

• Experience: Prior acting experience is preferred but not required.

• Availability: Must be available for the specified scene time.

Compensation:

• Pay Rate: $100 for the scene

Car Couple for True Crime Recreation

Job Description:

We are casting a male and female actor to portray a couple in a car scene for a true crime recreation shoot for the movie special episode 408/409 of “American Detective.” This is a non-union project with no scripted audio, focusing on visual storytelling and re-enactment. The scene involves the couple sitting in a car when it is approached by a killer.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a couple sitting in a car with authenticity and believability.

• Follow direction from the production team to convey the intensity and suspense of the scene.

• Maintain focus and professionalism during the shoot, ensuring accurate re-enactment of the scene.

• Collaborate with the production crew to achieve the desired visual narrative.

Requirements:

• Gender: One male and one female actor

• Availability: Likely needed on Thursday around 7pm

• Experience: Prior acting experience is preferred but not required.

• Physical Condition: Must be able to sit in a car for the duration of the shoot.

Compensation:

• Pay Rate: $100 per day

FBI Polygrapher for True Crime Recreation (American Detective, Ep 408/409)

Job Description:

We are seeking a male actor in his 40s to portray an FBI polygrapher in a special movie episode of the true crime series “American Detective.” This is a non-union, true crime recreation shoot with no scripted audio, requiring actors to convey the story through expressive body language and facial expressions. The selected candidate will participate in one critical scene.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray an FBI polygrapher with professionalism and authenticity in a true crime recreation.

• Participate in one scene that involves conducting a polygraph test, reflecting the seriousness and intensity of the situation.

• Use expressive body language and facial expressions to convey the narrative, as there will be no scripted audio.

• Follow direction from the production team to deliver a believable and compelling performance.

• Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set.

Requirements:

• Gender: Male

• Age: 40s

• Physical Condition: Should be able to convey a professional and authoritative presence.

• Availability: Likely needed on Monday around 4pm

• Experience: Prior acting experience is preferred but not required.

Compensation:

• Pay Rate: $135 per day

Search Team Members for True Crime Recreation

Job Description:

We are casting for five neighborhood friends to participate in a true crime recreation for the movie special “American Detective, Episode 408/409”. This is a non-union project with no scripted audio. The scene involves a body search near water, requiring participants to be comfortable and safe around or potentially wading in water.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a group of neighborhood friends conducting a search near a water body.

• Participate in scenes that involve wading in water as part of a body search.

• Follow direction from the production team to deliver realistic and engaging performances.

• Collaborate with other actors and crew members to ensure a cohesive recreation.

• Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set.

Requirements:

• Must be comfortable near water and willing to wade in water.

• Ability to follow direction and work collaboratively with a team.

• Prior acting experience is not required, but professionalism on set is a must.

• Availability: Likely needed on Tuesday around 3:30pm.

Compensation:

• Pay Rate: $75 per day

Peeping Tom Role for American Detective, Episode 408/409

Job Description:

We are seeking a white male actor in his 30s to 40s to portray a “Peeping Tom” in a special movie episode of the true crime recreation series “American Detective.” This non-union shoot involves a single intense scene where the character is arrested by agents and thrown onto the hood of a car. The scene will be filmed without scripted audio, requiring strong physical acting and expressive reactions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a “Peeping Tom” convincingly in a true crime recreation scene.

• Perform in an arrest scene involving physical interaction where agents throw the character onto the hood of a car.

• Follow direction from the production team to deliver a realistic and impactful performance.

• Collaborate with other actors and crew members to ensure a smooth and effective shoot.

• Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set, especially given the late-night filming schedule.

Requirements:

• Gender: Male

• Ethnicity: White

• Age: 30s to 40s

• Physical Requirements: Must be comfortable with physical interaction in the arrest scene.

• Availability: Likely needed Wednesday late night, around 11pm.

• Experience: Prior acting experience is preferred but not required.

Compensation:

• Pay Rate: $135 per day

Lab Tech #1 for American Detective, Ep 408/409

Job Description:

We are casting for the role of Lab Tech #1 in a special movie episode of the true crime series “American Detective.” This non-union project involves recreating a DNA processing scene. The shoot requires a male actor in his 30s to 50s to accurately portray a lab technician. This role will be filmed in the Knoxville, TN area.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a lab technician in a DNA processing scene.

• Participate in a true crime recreation shoot with no scripted audio.

• Follow direction from the production team to ensure a realistic and detailed performance.

• Collaborate with other actors and crew members to maintain a professional and efficient set environment.

Requirements:

• Gender: Male

• Age: 30s to 50s

• Availability: Required for one scene on Thursday around 10pm

• Experience: Prior acting experience is preferred but not required.

Compensation:

• Pay Rate: $75 for the scene

Friends 1-2 Roles for ‘American Detective’ True Crime Recreation

Job Description:

We are seeking a male and female actor to portray friends in a 1970s scene for episodes 408/409 of the true crime series “American Detective.” This non-union recreation shoot involves a brief, non-speaking scene outside of an arcade where the characters will be saying goodbye to their friends. The scene captures the essence of the 70s era and requires actors to convey a sense of nostalgia and camaraderie.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray friends in a 1970s-themed scene outside an arcade.

• Convey emotions and interactions authentically through body language and expressions, as there will be no scripted audio.

• Follow direction from the production team to ensure a realistic and engaging portrayal.

• Collaborate with other actors and crew members to create a cohesive and believable scene.

• Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set.

Requirements:

• Gender: One male and one female

• Scene Setting: Must be able to convincingly portray characters from the 1970s.

• Availability: Likely needed on Wednesday around 5pm

• Experience: Prior acting experience is preferred but not required.

Compensation:

• Pay Rate: $75 for 1 scene

VA State Police Officer #5 for American Detective Movie Special

Job Description:

We are seeking a male actor in his late 20s to 40s to portray a Virginia State Police Officer in the true crime recreation shoot for the movie special of “American Detective,” Episodes 408/409. This non-union project involves recreating intense crime scenes without scripted audio. The shoot will take place in the Knoxville, TN area.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a Virginia State Police Officer with authenticity and authority in a true crime recreation shoot.

• Participate in scenes that depict crime investigations and police activities.

• Follow direction from the production team to deliver a realistic and believable performance.

• Collaborate with other actors and crew members to ensure a cohesive and compelling portrayal of the scenes.

• Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set at all times.

Requirements:

• Gender: Male

• Age: Late 20s to 40s

• Physical Condition: Should be in good physical condition

• Availability: Likely needed on Tuesday around 10pm

• Experience: Prior acting experience is preferred but not required.

Compensation:

• Pay Rate: $135 per day

A State Police Officer #5 for American Detective Movie Special

Job Description:

We are seeking a male actor in his late 20s to 40s to portray a Virginia State Police Officer in the true crime recreation shoot for the movie special of “American Detective,” Episodes 408/409. This non-union project involves recreating intense crime scenes without scripted audio. The shoot will take place in the Knoxville, TN area.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a Virginia State Police Officer with authenticity and authority in a true crime recreation shoot.

• Participate in scenes that depict crime investigations and police activities.

• Follow direction from the production team to deliver a realistic and believable performance.

• Collaborate with other actors and crew members to ensure a cohesive and compelling portrayal of the scenes.

• Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set at all times.

Requirements:

• Gender: Male

• Age: Late 20s to 40s

• Physical Condition: Should be in good physical condition

• Availability: Likely needed on Tuesday around 10pm

• Experience: Prior acting experience is preferred but not required.

Compensation:

• Pay Rate: $135 per day