Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Stand-Ins for BET The Impact Atlanta

Job Description

Description: We are seeking stand-ins for BET The Impact Atlanta. The stand-ins will be required to match the series regulars in height, build, and skin tone. This is a local hire position in Atlanta, GA. The rate is $250 for 12 hours plus a 15% agency fee if applicable.

Job Responsibilities

• Standing In: Serve as a stand-in for the series regulars, ensuring proper lighting, camera setup, and rehearsals before the main actors take their positions.

• Coordination: Work closely with the director, camera operators, and lighting technicians to ensure smooth production flow.

• Professionalism: Maintain a professional attitude on set, arriving on time and ready to work for the entire duration of the shoot.

Requirements

• Age: Must be 18 or over. No minors.

• Location: Must be a local hire in Atlanta, GA.

• Roles and Specifications:

  1. African American Male, 6’1″ (Coco Vongo Stand-In)

  2. African American Female, 5’5″ (Gloss Stand-In)

  3. Light Skin African American Female, 5’7″ (Tori Brixx Stand-In)

  4. Light Skin African American Female, 5’6″ (Keisha Stand-In)

  5. African American Female, 5’5″ (Jerrika Karlae Stand-In)

  6. African American Male, 6’2″ (Tuson Jewell Stand-In)

  7. African American Female, 5’1″ (Ari Fletcher Stand-In)

Compensation Details

• Pay Rate: $250 for 12 hours

• Agency Fee: Additional 15% if applicable

Casting Call for Body Double – Feature Film

Job Description

Description: We are seeking a body double for a feature film shooting next week in Homewood, IL. The role requires a young female child with sandy blond hair who can fit specified clothing sizes. The scene involves playing in the front yard with her grandma as the main character drives past.

Job Responsibilities

• Doubling: Perform as a body double for the child actor, matching physical appearance and attire.

• Scene Participation: Act in a brief scene playing in the front yard with an actress playing her grandma.

• Coordination: Follow directions from the director and production team to ensure a seamless portrayal.

• Professionalism: Arrive on time and ready to work, maintaining a positive attitude on set.

Requirements

• Age Range: Roughly 4 to 5 years old

• Gender: Female

• Ethnicity: White

• Hair Color: Sandy blond

• Clothing Sizes: Must fit the following sizes:

  • Shirt Size: 4T

  • Dress Size: 4T

  • Jacket Size: 4T

  • Pant Size: 4T

  • Shoe Size: 9

Compensation Details

• Pay Rate: $125 for 1 hour of work

Child Role for “Fatal Attraction 1449”

Job Description

Description: We are casting for the role of Kid #3, a young Black female around 4 years old, for the upcoming project “Fatal Attraction 1449.” Filming will take place in Knoxville, TN, and the selected child actor will likely be needed on both days of filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Acting: Deliver a believable and authentic performance as Kid #3 in various scenes.

• Rehearsing: Participate in any necessary rehearsals to prepare for the shoot.

• Coordination: Work closely with the director and production team to ensure a smooth filming process.

• Professionalism: Arrive on time and ready to work, adhering to the shooting schedule and production requirements.

Requirements

• Age: Around 4 years old

• Gender: Female

• Ethnicity: Black

• Experience: Previous acting experience is preferred but not required

Compensation Details

• Pay Rate: $125 per day worked

Short People / Adults for “The Righteous Gemstones”

Job Description

Description: The casting team for “The Righteous Gemstones” is seeking two short adults to participate in a scene being filmed in Charleston, SC. The ideal candidates should be 5’2″ and under. While older adults are preferred, it is not a mandatory requirement.

Job Responsibilities

• Background Acting: Perform as extras in various scenes, contributing to the overall atmosphere and authenticity of the production.

• Coordination: Follow directions from the director and production team to ensure seamless integration into scenes.

• Professionalism: Maintain a professional attitude on set, arriving on time and ready to work for the entire duration of the shoot.

Requirements

• Height: 5’2″ and under

• Age: Adults (older adults preferred but not mandatory)

• Gender: All genders

• Ethnicity: All ethnicities

• Experience: Previous acting or background experience is preferred but not required

Compensation Details

• Pay Rate: Competitive rate, details to be discussed upon selection

Double for African American Female

Job Description

Description: We are urgently seeking a double for an African American female for a film shooting tonight in Hiram, GA. The role requires a very slender build to fit the actor’s attire and specific hair requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Doubling: Perform as a body double for the actor, matching physical appearance and movements.

• Appearance Matching: Maintain the same hairstyle as the actor (no braided hair; hair will be styled like the actor’s).

• Coordination: Follow directions from the director and production team to ensure seamless integration into scenes.

• Professionalism: Arrive on time and ready to work, adhering to the shooting schedule and production requirements.

Requirements

• Gender: Female

• Ethnicity: African American

• Height: 5’0” – 5’2” (short)

• Weight: 100-120 lbs (slender)

• Build: Very slender to fit the actor’s attire

• Hair: No braided hair; must be willing to have hair styled like the actor’s

Compensation Details

• Pay Rate: $140 for 12 hours of work

Special Skills Talent for Florida Lottery Commercial

Job Description

Description: We are seeking special extras with interesting and unusual skills for an upcoming Florida Lottery commercial. This casting is for both speaking and non-speaking principal roles, as well as featured extras. Please ensure you can attend the in-person fitting on either August 12 or August 13 before submitting your application.

Job Responsibilities

• Performing Special Skills: Showcase your unique talents such as costume performing, stilt walking, martial arts, unicycling, juggling, or any interesting background activity typically seen at fairs, circuses, or festivals.

• Acting: Depending on the role, deliver lines for speaking roles or perform specific actions for non-speaking roles and featured extras.

• Professionalism: Maintain a professional attitude on set, adhering to the shooting schedule and production requirements.

• Fitting: Attend an in-person fitting on August 12 or August 13.

Requirements

• Availability: Must be available for the fitting on August 12 or 13 and for the shoot days.

• Location: Must be local to Orlando, FL, or able to travel if booked from out of state.

Special Skills Needed

• Experienced life-size raccoon costume performer

• Experienced stilt walker

• Pink-haired woman in karate gi (having pink hair is a bonus; production can provide a temporary pink rinse)

• Cowboy (preferably someone with that vibe in their day-to-day life)

• Experienced unicyclist

• Experienced juggler

• Any interesting background activity typically seen at a fair, circus, festival, etc.

Roles and Compensation

• Speaking Principals:

  • Rate: $1200

  • Day Rate: $500/day

• Non-Speaking Principals:

  • Rate: $1000

  • Day Rate: $400/day

• Featured Extras:

  • Rate: $300

  • Day Rate: $300/day

Additional Provisions

• Travel / Fitting Rates: $250/day for those outside the Tampa / Orlando area.

• Flights: Provided for talent booked from out of state, for the shoot only.

• Down Day Rate: $250 for those outside the Tampa / Orlando area if only shooting on Day 2.

• Fitting Rate: $50 for those in Tampa.

Casting Call for Multiple Roles – “Found” Season 2

Job Description

Description: Casting TaylorMade is seeking background actors of all genders and ethnicities, aged 18 to 100+, for multiple roles in the upcoming season of the TV series “Found.” The roles include various everyday characters essential to creating a realistic environment in the series.

Job Responsibilities

• Background Acting: Perform non-speaking roles in various scenes to enhance the authenticity of the setting.

• Coordination: Follow directions from the director and assistant directors to ensure seamless integration into scenes.

• Professionalism: Arrive on time and ready to work, maintaining a professional attitude on set.

Current Open Roles

• Cops

• Detectives

• Inmates

• Clerical Workers

• Journalists/Reporters

• Camera Operators

• Photographers

• EMTs

• Bus Station Passengers

• Coffee Cart Attendants

• Customers

• Church Goers

• Volunteers

• Pedestrians

Requirements

• Age Range: 18 to 100+ years old.

• Gender: All genders.

• Ethnicity: All ethnicities.

• Experience: Previous background acting experience is preferred but not required.

• Location: Must be local to Atlanta, GA, or the surrounding cities.

Compensation Details

• Pay Rate: $140 for 12 hours of work.

Dance Class Instructors & Attendees for Amazon Series “Etoile”

Job Description

Description: Grant Wilfley Casting, Inc. is seeking individuals to portray Jazz, Tap, and Ballet beginner-intermediate class instructors and students for the Amazon series “Etoile.” The roles involve walking the halls and attending classes. These background roles do not require actual dancing but do require appearing on camera in leotards or fitted dance clothing.

Job Responsibilities

• Background Acting: Portray dance class instructors and students in various scenes.

• Appearance: Be comfortable appearing on camera in leotards or fitted dance clothing.

• Professionalism: Maintain a professional attitude on set, adhering to the shooting schedule and production requirements.

Requirements

• Age Range: Not specified.

• Gender: Not specified.

• Experience: No dance experience required, but must be comfortable in dance attire.

• Union Status: These background roles are not covered by SAG-AFTRA.

Compensation Details

• Pay Rate: $250 for 8 hours of work.

Casting for FBI Agent Chad in True Crime Pilot

Job Description

Description: We are casting for the role of FBI Agent Chad in a non-union true crime pilot filming in Knoxville, TN. The role requires talent who closely resembles the attached photo. This is a non-speaking role with no scripted audio.

Job Responsibilities

• Portrayal: Accurately depict FBI Agent Chad, following the director’s instructions to ensure an authentic representation.

• Coordination: Work closely with the production team to capture the necessary scenes.

• Professionalism: Maintain a professional attitude on set, adhering to the shooting schedule and production requirements.

Requirements

• Appearance: Must resemble the attached photo of FBI Agent Chad.

• Experience: Previous acting experience preferred but not required.

• Location: Must be local to Knoxville, TN, as no travel, hotels, or stipends are provided.

• Union Status: Non-union.

Compensation Details

• Pay Rate: $150 per day.

Casting Teens for “Man of Few Words”

Job Description

Description: KLR Creative Group, CSA, is seeking talented teens for the SAG short film “Man of Few Words.” We are looking for Asian, Hispanic, and African American boys and girls aged 12-14 to play key roles in this engaging and dynamic project.

Job Responsibilities

• Acting: Deliver a compelling performance as per the character requirements of the short film.
• Rehearsing: Participate in rehearsals as scheduled to ensure preparedness for the shoot.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the director, fellow actors, and crew members to bring the story to life.
• Professionalism: Maintain a professional attitude on set, adhering to the shooting schedule and production requirements.

Requirements

• Age Range: 12-14 years old.
• Gender: Boys and Girls.
• Ethnicity:
  • Asian boys.
  • Hispanic boys or girls.
  • African American boys or girls.
• Experience: Previous acting experience preferred but not required.

Compensation Details

• Pay Rate: $200 for the shoot day.