Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call: Sign Makers for Nationwide Casting

Job Details:

We are seeking real creative individuals who are talented sign makers for an upcoming project. We are looking for the geniuses who write clever, pun-ny, and memorable shop signs for small businesses. This casting is open nationwide, and filming will take place at the talent’s location.

Role: Creative Sign Maker

Responsibilities:

• Showcase your talent in creating clever and memorable shop signs.

• Participate in filming sessions at your location as directed by the production team.

• Potentially remain in the final edit of the project.

Requirements:

• Must be a creative person with experience in making shop signs.

• Ability to create clever, pun-ny, and memorable signs for small businesses.

• Reliable and punctual for scheduled filming sessions.

Compensation:

• Session Fee: $550 per day

• Buyout Fee: $1,500 if talent remains in the final edit

• Travel Compensation: $200 per day if applicable

Casting Call: Persons 18+ Who Look Younger

Job Details:

The New Mexico Casting Company is seeking individuals aged 18 and older who look younger for various paid roles in upcoming film projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience on a film set and develop your acting career.

Role: Various roles available

Responsibilities:

• Participate in filming for various projects as directed by the production team.

• Follow the direction of the production team to accurately portray specified characters.

• Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set.

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older.

• Must have a youthful appearance, able to portray younger characters.

• Reliable and punctual for filming schedules.

• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively with the production team.

Compensation:

• All roles are paid (specific rates to be confirmed upon selection).

Casting Call: Carlos for a Feature Film Role

Project Description:

We are casting for the role of Carlos in an upcoming feature film. The character is a Hispanic male, aged 23-38, who speaks English as a second language. Carlos is awkward and nerdy, working at a fulfillment facility zapping labels on packages. This role requires international travel and an extended shooting schedule.

Role: Carlos

Responsibilities:

• Portray Carlos, an awkward and nerdy fulfillment facility worker.

• Participate in rehearsals and filming as directed by the production team.

• Travel internationally for the duration of the shoot schedule.

Requirements:

• Hispanic male, aged 23-38.

• English as a second language.

• Ability to portray an awkward and nerdy character.

• Must have a valid passport and be willing to travel to the UK and within the US.

• Available for 2 weeks of rehearsals, 8 weeks of filming in the UK, and 1 week of filming in the US.

• Reliable and punctual for all scheduled rehearsals and shoot dates.

Compensation:

• Rate to be negotiated.

• Travel expenses covered.

Casting Call: Paid Extras for Reality Show

Project Description:

CAB Castings LLC is casting paid extras (age 18+) for various scenes in a hit docu-series filming its new season in Atlanta. Filming will continue until June 2024. Each week, we will post specific casting needs as requested by producers.

Roles Needed:

1. Club Goers:
   • 8 extras
   • Age: 20s – 30s
   • African American and/or racially ambiguous
   • Role: Club patrons in a vibrant club scene
2. Female Dater:
   • 1 extra
   • Age: Mid-20s
   • African American
   • IG model aesthetic
   • Role: Playing the role of a bottle girl

Responsibilities:

• Participate as background actors in various scenes as directed by the production team.
• Follow the direction of the production team to portray specified roles accurately.
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality on the filming date.

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Available for filming on Monday, June 3, 2024.
• For club goers: Must be African American or racially ambiguous, aged 20s – 30s.
• For female dater: Must be an African American female, mid-20s with an IG model aesthetic.
• Comfortable working in a club environment.

Compensation:

• Paid opportunity (specific rates to be confirmed upon selection).

Casting Call: Talent for Hallmark Holiday Shoot

Project Description:

We are casting for a Hallmark holiday shoot in Kansas City, MO. We are looking for a Caucasian man and a Caucasian boy to participate in this festive project. The shoot will take place over one day, with two additional travel days. The exact date is to be determined but will be during the week of June 24, 2024.

Roles:

1. Caucasian Man

   • Age: 50-65 years old

2. Caucasian Boy

   • Age: 8-13 years old

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the Hallmark holiday shoot as directed by the production team.

• Follow the direction of the production team to capture the desired festive scenes.

• Be available for the full duration of the shoot and travel days.

Requirements:

• Must be a Caucasian man aged 50-65 or a Caucasian boy aged 8-13.

• Must be available for one day of shooting and two travel days during the week of June 24, 2024.

• Note any scheduling issues in your application.

• Comfortable traveling to Kansas City, MO (travel expenses paid).

Compensation:

• Shoot Day Rate: $625 for one day

• Guaranteed Usage Fee: $2,500

• Travel Compensation:

  • Flight or mileage if driving

  • Hotel accommodation

  • Transportation

  • 2 travel days at $312.50 per day + 20%

  • Per diem

Casting Call: Featured Background Actor with Butcher Experience for “The Chosen” Season 5

Job Details:

Brock Allen Casting is seeking a male with butcher experience to be featured as background talent in Season 5 of “The Chosen.” The ideal candidate should have an olive skin tone and be in their mid-30s or older.

Role: Butcher

Responsibilities:

• Perform as a featured background actor with a specific focus on butcher tasks.

• Follow the direction of the production team to accurately portray a butcher in various scenes.

• Ensure safety and professionalism while handling butcher tools and props.

Requirements:

• Male, mid-30s or older.

• Olive skin tone.

• Butcher experience required.

• Reliable and punctual for the shoot date.

• Must be able to travel to Midlothian, TX (travel and lodging not provided).

Compensation:

• Compensation details to be discussed upon selection.

Casting Call: Background Actors for “P-Valley” Season 3

Project Description:

We are casting background actors for Season 3 of the TV series “P-Valley” on Starz. Set in the Mississippi Delta, this southern-fried, hour-long drama from award-winning playwright Katori Hall tells the kaleidoscopic story of the little-strip-club-that-could and the big characters who come through its doors—the hopeful, the lost, the broken, the ballers, the beautiful, and the damned. Trap music meets film noir in this lyrical, atmospheric series.

Background Roles:

1. Strip Club Customers

2. Strip Club Staff (Bartenders, Barback, Kitchen Staff, Cook, Bouncer, Handymen)

Responsibilities:

• Perform as background actors in various interior and exterior strip club scenes.

• Interact in a strip club environment, which will include nudity, lap dances, and crowd interaction.

• Follow the direction of the production team and Intimacy Coordinator to ensure professional and respectful interactions.

Requirements:

• All genders, all ethnicities, ages 20s-40s.

• Comfortable working around smoke, haze, strobe lights, and nudity of others on set.

• Must maintain professionalism, respect, and consent at all times.

• Must be available for a 12-hour filming day or longer on the specified date.

• Call time will be provided the day before the filming date.

• Open availability on the filming date listed above.

Compensation:

• $92 for up to 8 hours of work (flat rate).

• Overtime (time and a half) after 8 hours.

Asian Male Actor for Short Film

Job Details:

We are casting for a short film shooting in Portland, Oregon. We are seeking an Asian male, aged 60-75, who is a mysterious and fun person with a love for storytelling. The ideal candidate should have an animated voice that captivates the audience.

Role: Storyteller

Responsibilities:

• Portray a mysterious and fun character who loves to tell stories.

• Use an animated voice to captivate the audience in various scenes.

• Follow the direction of the production team to bring the character to life.

• Maintain availability for the full duration of the shoot dates.

Requirements:

• Asian male, aged 60-75

• Ability to portray a mysterious and fun character

• Animated and captivating voice

• Reliable and punctual for the shoot dates

• Willingness to travel to Portland, Oregon (travel expenses paid)

Compensation:

• $300 per day

Casting Call: Families and Groups of Friends for Tim Hortons Commercial

Job Details:

We are casting outgoing families and groups of friends/roommates for a fun Tim Hortons commercial. If you love sweet baked goods and are based in the Greater Toronto Area, this is a great opportunity for you and your group!

Roles: Families and Groups of Friends

Responsibilities:

• Participate in filming for the Tim Hortons commercial.

• Enjoy and interact with sweet baked goods on camera.

• Follow the direction of the production team to ensure a lively and engaging portrayal.

Requirements:

• Groups of 2-5 people (family members, close friends, or roommates)

• Age: 16 years old or older

• Must be outgoing and enthusiastic

• Must love sweet baked goods

• Must be based in the Greater Toronto Area

• Reliable and punctual for the shoot date

Compensation:

• $825 – $2,325 per person for one day of filming

Casting Call: Detective Role for “Fatal Attraction 1441”

Job Details:

We are casting for the role of Detective 1 in the film “Fatal Attraction 1441,” filming in Knoxville, TN. The shoot will take place over two days, June 3rd and 4th, 2024. The ideal candidate should resemble the provided photo and have the ability to match the hair. The role requires portraying a law enforcement officer and handling a prop weapon.

Role: Detective 1

Responsibilities:

• Portray Detective 1 in various scenes as directed by the production team.

• Handle a prop weapon comfortably and professionally.

• Follow the direction of the production team to ensure an accurate portrayal of a law enforcement officer.

• Maintain availability for the full duration of the shoot days.

Requirements:

• Must resemble the provided photo and have the ability to match the hair.

• Comfortable portraying law enforcement.

• Experience handling a prop weapon or willingness to learn.

• Reliable and punctual for both shoot dates.

• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively with the production team.

Compensation:

• $150 per day

• Hotel accommodation provided