Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call: Mechanic for Univision Commercial

Location: Miami, FL

Project: Univision Commercial

Shoot Date: June 18, 2024

Compensation: $800

Role Details

Role: Mechanic

• Gender: Male
• Age: 30 to 50 years old
• Build: Athletic (should credibly look like someone who does manual labor all day, but not a bodybuilder)
• Language: Fluent Spanish speaker with a neutral or Mexican accent
• Skills: Good with comedy, particularly physical comedy (due to a gag involving the car’s hood)

Requirements

• Must be available for the shoot date: June 18, 2024
• Must speak Spanish fluently with a neutral or Mexican accent
• Must have an athletic build suitable for the role
• Must be proficient in physical comedy

Casting Call: “Corn Maze” – Filming in Argentina

Project: Corn Maze
Location: Argentina
Travel: Travel expenses covered
Compensation: SAG scale pay

Casting Roles:

1. Real Expert Plus-Size Dancer

   • Age: 20-40
   • Gender: Male
   • Ethnicities: All
   • Description: Seeking a talented plus-size dancer with significant expertise and experience.

2. Real Expert Bo-Staff/Cane Twirler

   • Age: 20-40
   • Gender: Male
   • Ethnicities: All
   • Description: Seeking a skilled individual with extensive experience in Bo-Staff or Cane twirling.

3. Commentator

   • Age: 30-55
   • Gender: Male or Female
   • Ethnicities: All
   • Description: Seeking someone with real sports commentary experience. The ideal candidate should have an Olympic-level gravitas with a natural comedic flair. Color commentators who are passionate and spontaneous are highly desirable.

4. Expert Plus-Size Drag Queen

   • Description: Looking for a confident and graceful plus-size drag queen with real expertise. The candidate should be burly or plus-sized, embodying the look of an Olympic weightlifter.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform specific roles as outlined above.
• Work closely with the director and other crew members to bring authenticity to the character.
• Adhere to all on-set guidelines and schedules.
• Participate in fittings, rehearsals, and shoots as per the schedule.

Casting Call: Upscale Party Attendees and Servers for “The Hunting Wives”

Location: Charlotte, NC

Project: The Hunting Wives (Season 1)

Shoot Date: Today

Call Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Roles Needed:

• Upscale Party Attendees
• 2 Servers

Job Details

We are urgently seeking extras for one of the final scenes of Season 1. Due to many late cancellations, we need additional upscale party attendees and two servers. This is a great opportunity to be part of a significant scene in the series!

Requirements

• Must be available to work today and able to arrive by 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Must submit current photos and information
• Must be punctual and professional on set

Casting Call: Male Background Talent for Wilmington, NC

Project: Strawberry Fields & Cherrix Casting

Location: Wilmington, NC

Shoot Dates: June 17, 18, 20, 2024

Guesstimated Call Time: 9 AM – 10 AM

Compensation: $134 for 10 hours, with overtime paid after 10 hours

Job Details

Roles:

• Male Background Talent
  • Gender: Male
  • Age: 18 to 45 years old
  • Ethnicity: Open Diversity, Open Ethnicity

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background characters in a variety of scenes
• Follow the director’s instructions and contribute to the overall theme and atmosphere of the shoot
• Be punctual and professional on set

Requirements

• Must be available for one or more of the specified dates: June 17, 18, 20, 2024
• Must be a local hire in Wilmington, NC, or the immediate surrounding area (no transportation or accommodation provided)
• Must submit a recent color photo
• Must provide first and last name, age, height, phone number, all clothing sizes
• Must include details of your vehicle (make/model/year/color) in case it is used in the scene

Casting Call: Models for Upcoming Feature

Location: Atlanta, GA

Project: New Feature – Small Shoot

Shoot Date: Friday, June 21, 2024

Compensation: Great rates (to be discussed upon selection)

Job Details

Roles:

1. Caucasian Female Model

   • Age: 20s to 30s
   • Ethnicity: Caucasian
   • Wardrobe: Comfortable in a bikini

2. Female Models (2)

   • Age: 20s to 40s
   • Ethnicity: All ethnicities
   • Build: Average to athletic builds
   • Wardrobe: Comfortable modeling shapewear (it’s a fake ad)

Job Responsibilities

• Portray models in a fun and engaging setting for a new feature
• Follow the director’s instructions and contribute to the overall theme and atmosphere of the shoot
• Be punctual and professional on set

Requirements

• Must be available for the shoot date: Friday, June 21, 2024
• Must be comfortable with the specified wardrobe (bikini for Caucasian female, shapewear for other female models)
• Must submit a recent color photo
• Must provide all clothing sizes and contact information

Casting Call: Minor Male (Age 3) for Sci-Fi/Horror Indie Project “The Necklace”

Job Title: Minor Male Extra (Age 3)
Project: The Necklace (Sci-Fi/Horror Indie Film)
Company: CAB Castings, LLC
Location: Atlanta, GA
Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Start Time: TBD

Job Details:

CAB Castings, LLC is searching for a minor male extra to portray the 3-year-old version of an actor in our new Sci-Fi/Horror indie project, “The Necklace.” The role involves scenes in a hospital labor & delivery unit and various other settings.

Responsibilities:

• Portray a 3-year-old boy in several scenes, including a hospital labor & delivery unit.
• Collaborate with the director and crew to achieve desired scene outcomes.
• Adhere to on-set guidelines and regulations, especially those pertaining to minors.

Casting Call: Prom King and Queen for Music Video

Location: Atlanta, GA

Project: Music Video

Shoot Dates:

• Shorter Shoot: Friday, June 21, 2024
• Filming Day: Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Compensation: To be discussed upon selection

Job Details

Roles:

1. Prom King

   • Gender: Male
   • Age: 18 to early 20s
   • Ethnicity: Caucasian
   • Wardrobe: Must have options of suits

2. Prom King (Additional)

   • Gender: Male
   • Age: 18 to early 20s
   • Ethnicity: Any ethnicity
   • Wardrobe: Must have options of suits

3. Prom Queen

   • Gender: Female
   • Age: 18 to early 20s
   • Ethnicity: Any ethnicity
   • Wardrobe: Must have options of prom dresses

Job Responsibilities

• Portray prom king and queen in a fun, featured role for the music video
• Follow the director’s instructions and contribute to the overall theme and atmosphere of the shoot
• Be punctual and professional on set

Requirements

• Must be available for both shoot dates: June 21, 2024, and July 9, 2024
• Must have wardrobe options as specified (suits for males, prom dresses for females)
• Must submit a recent color photo and photos of clothing options available
• Must provide sizes, age, and contact information

Casting Call: Featured Background Talent for Undisclosed Artist’s Music Video

Location: Nashville, TN

Project: Music Video for an Undisclosed Artist 

Shoot Date: Monday, June 17, 2024

Shoot Location: Nashville, TN area
Note: Must be able to work as a local hire (Transportation/Accommodation will not be provided).

Compensation: $175.00 for up to 10 hours

Job Details

Roles:

1. Featured Background Talent – Bar Patrons

   • Gender: Male and Female
   • Age: 21 to 35 years old (must be at least 21 due to filming in an active bar)
   • Ethnicity: All ethnicities
   • Type: Dive bar types ranging from interesting characters to hip, beautiful people
   • Experience: Preferably those with some set experience or used to working with artists

2. Featured Background Talent – Older Bar Cowboys

   • Gender: Male and Female
   • Age: 40 to 65 years old
   • Ethnicity: All ethnicities
   • Type: Dive bar interesting characters and cowboy types (NOT a “biker” type look)

Job Responsibilities

• Portray bar patrons in a dive bar setting
• Follow the director’s instructions and contribute to the overall atmosphere of the music video
• Be punctual and professional on set

Requirements

• Must be available for the full evening/night on Monday, June 17, 2024, as exact call/wrap times are not provided
• Must be able to work in the Nashville, TN area as a local hire (no transportation/accommodation provided)
• Must be at least 21 years old for the Bar Patrons role
• Must submit a recent color photo that best represents the role you are applying for

Stand-In Casting Call: White Male with Grey Hair and Beard

Overview: We are urgently seeking a white male stand-in, standing 5’11” to 6’1”, with grey hair and a beard for an exciting opportunity tomorrow. If you fit this description or know someone who does, this is your chance to step into the spotlight and be a part of our production.

Job Responsibilities:

• Act as a stand-in for the main actor during rehearsals and lighting setups
• Maintain the specified position and ensure consistency in scenes
• Collaborate with the production team to achieve the desired visual effects
• Follow directions from the director and cinematographer closely
• Be punctual and professional on set

Casting Call: Multiple Roles for “Fatal Attraction” Episode 1443

Overview: We are casting for various roles in the upcoming episode 1443 of the true crime recreation series “Fatal Attraction,” filming in Knoxville, TN. This is a non-union project for the TVOne Network, featuring recorded audio. Filming will take place on June 18-19th, with call times subject to change.

Roles Available:

1. Sister 2

• Description: Black female, late 30s to early 40s, experiencing happy family times and grieving the loss of her sister with her family.

• Likely Filming Time: Tuesday at 1 PM (likely needed only on Tuesday)

• Rate: $150/day

2. Luther

• Description: White male, early 40s, portraying a character in love with the victim, displaying total chemistry, and being interviewed by detectives as a possible suspect.

• Likely Filming Times: Tuesday at 2 PM and Wednesday at 1 PM

• Rate: $150/day + Hotel accommodation

3. Property Manager

• Description: Black male, 30s and older, showing detectives footage from the night of the crime.

• Likely Filming Time: Wednesday at 4 PM

• Rate: $100/day

4. CSI

• Description: Physically fit male or female, ages 25-40, likely needed both filming dates.

• Likely Filming Times: Tuesday around noon and Wednesday around 5 PM

• Rate: $100/day

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray your character authentically and convincingly.

• Follow the director’s instructions and collaborate with the film crew.

• Maintain professionalism and punctuality during filming.