Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call: Payback Ep. 302

Role: [WITNESS]

Description: We are seeking a Black male or female to portray a witness in an intense shooting scene. The character will be interviewed by police officers as part of the storyline.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the role of a witness to a shooting incident convincingly.
• Engage with other actors and respond naturally to the given scene.
• Follow director’s instructions and deliver lines with authenticity and emotion.

Requirements:

• Gender: Male or Female
• Ethnicity: Black
• Age Range: 25-40
• Previous acting experience is preferred, but not mandatory.
• Ability to take direction and work well in a collaborative environment.
• Comfortable with intense scenes and able to convey emotions effectively.

Compensation:

• Rate: $100/day (Flat fee, inclusive of all costs)
• No additional provision for hotel, travel, or stipend.

Casting Call: Payback Ep. 301

Role: [DARIUS, ACCUSED]

• Age Range: 20 to 25 years old
• Ethnicity: Black
• Physical Description: Average height and build
• Requirements: Must be comfortable with scripted violence and murder content. The role involves a scene where the character stabs a victim with a prop knife. Additionally, the actor must be comfortable around fake blood. Must closely resemble attached photo.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the character of Darius convincingly, bringing depth and authenticity to the role.
• Execute scenes involving scripted violence and murder content, following direction from the director and choreographer.
• Collaborate with the production team to ensure the scene is executed safely and effectively.

Compensation:

• Rate: $150/day
• Accommodations: Hotel accommodations will be provided.

Casting Call: Payback Ep. 301

Role:

• Character Name: DET. ROB
• Age Range: 30 to 40 years old
• Gender: Male
• Ethnicity: White
• Physical Description: Average height and build, brown hair and facial hair.
• Requirements: Must be comfortable with scripted violence and murder content. Must be comfortable handling a prop gun (attached to belt). Must be comfortable around staged crime scenes and fake blood.
• Resemblance: Must closely resemble the attached photo.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the character DET. ROB in a convincing and realistic manner.
• Act comfortably with scripted violence and murder content as required by the script.
• Handle a prop gun (attached to belt) and use it convincingly as part of the role.
• Act comfortably in staged crime scenes and be at ease around fake blood.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $135 per day.
• Accommodation: Hotel accommodations will be provided.
• Additional Information: Actors may not be needed for the full duration of the shoot, and specific scheduling details will be communicated during the casting process.

Casting Call: Payback Ep. 301

Role: DET. ANTHONY

• Age Range: 40’s
• Ethnicity: White
• Physical Description: Average height and build, dark hair.
• Requirements: Must be comfortable with scripted violence and murder content. Must be comfortable handling a prop gun (attached to belt). Must be comfortable around staged crime scenes and fake blood. Must closely resemble the attached photo.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray DET. ANTHONY convincingly in accordance with the script and director’s vision.
• Execute action sequences involving scripted violence and murder content.
• Safely handle a prop gun attached to your belt.
• Navigate staged crime scenes and interact with fake blood elements as required by the scene.

Compensation:

• Rate: $135/day
• Additional: Hotel accommodation provided

Casting Call: College Party Extras 1-4

Job Description:

We are currently seeking enthusiastic individuals to fill the roles of College Party Extras for an upcoming episode of the true crime recreation series, “FATAL ATTRACTION.” This non-union project will be broadcasted on the tvONE network.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray college students attending a party scene without scripted audio.
• Engage in natural interactions and reactions during the scene.
• Follow direction from the director and production team for scene setup and timing.

Requirements:

• Age: 18-early 20’s
• Gender: Black males and females
• Availability: Must be available on Wednesday, October 24, around 12:30pm.
• Reside in or be able to travel to the Knoxville, TN area for filming.

Compensation:

• Payment: $100 for the day’s work.
• Limited scenes: Although the role may involve limited screen time, your contribution is essential to creating an authentic atmosphere for the scene.

Casting Call: Detective Mayberry

Role Description: Detective Mayberry is a crucial character in the true crime recreation series “FATAL ATTRACTION.” This non-speaking role requires a white male actor with an average to thin build, aged late 20’s to 30’s. The ideal candidate should have a clean-cut appearance, be cleanly shaven, with brown eyes and hair.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the character of Detective Mayberry in a convincing and authentic manner, without scripted audio.
• Act out scenes as directed by the production team, ensuring a realistic portrayal of a law enforcement officer.

Requirements:

• White male actor
• Average/thin build
• Age range: Late 20’s to 30’s
• Clean-cut appearance
• Clean-shaven
• Brown eyes and hair

Compensation:

• $150/day
• Hotel accommodation provided

Casting Call: Paid SAG Stand-Ins

Project Type: SAG Contracted Series (Permissible during the strike)

Job Details: We are currently seeking Paid SAG Stand-Ins for an upcoming project. The series falls under the SAG contract for projects that can be worked on during the strike period.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as stand-ins for lead actors during set preparation and lighting adjustments.
• Mimic the physical characteristics, movements, and actions of the lead actors to ensure accurate camera setup.
• Collaborate closely with the director of photography and camera crew to maintain the desired visual continuity.
• Be punctual and available for the specified work day (Wed, Oct 25th).
• Follow all instructions provided by the production team.

Requirements:

Male Stand-In:

• Gender: Male
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Height: 6’0″-6’1″
• Age: 40s-50s
• Hair Color: Dirty Blonde

Female Stand-Ins:

• Gender: Female
• Ethnicity: Caucasian & African American
• Height: 5’1″-5’8″
• Age: Late 40s-50s
• Hair Color: Brunettes Only

Compensation:

• Payment will be in accordance with the SAG standard rates for stand-ins.
• Additional compensation details will be provided upon selection.

Casting Call: Payback Ep. 302

Role:

• Name: Michael
• Age Range: 45 to 55 years old
• Gender: Male
• Ethnicity: White
• Physical Characteristics: Salt & pepper hair
• Special Note: Must be comfortable with scripted violence and murder content.
• Resemblance: Must closely resemble the attached photo.

Job Details:

• This role is for an episode (Ep. 302) of the TV series “Payback.”
• The production will be based in Knoxville for filming.

Job Responsibilities:

• Act according to the script and director’s guidance.
• Execute scenes involving scripted violence and murder content with professionalism and accuracy.
• Collaborate with the director, fellow cast members, and crew to ensure a cohesive performance.

Compensation:

• Rate: $135/day
• Additional: Hotel accommodation will be provided.

Casting Call: Payback Ep. 301

Role:

Character Name: NASZAHLIEK

Job Responsibilities:

1. Portray the character NASZAHLIEK according to the script’s requirements, including physical altercations and witnessing violent scenes.
2. Collaborate with the director and fellow actors to bring the character to life in a convincing manner.
3. Follow all safety guidelines and instructions regarding the use of prop knife and fake blood.

Requirements:

• Age: 20 to 25 years old
• Ethnicity: Black
• Short hair (as per attached photo)
• Comfortable with scripted violence and murder content
• Ability to perform physical altercations on set
• Comfortable around prop knife and fake blood

Compensation:

• Rate: $135/day
• Hotel accommodation provided

Casting Call: Payback Ep. 301

Role:

• [REHMIER]
  • Age Range: 20 to 25 years old
  • Ethnicity: Black
  • Hairstyle: Medium length locks
  • Requirements: Must be comfortable with scripted violence and murder content. Will be involved in a physical altercation with other Actors and present during a stabbing scene. Must also be comfortable around a prop knife and fake blood.
  • Resemblance: Must resemble attached photo.

Job Responsibilities:

• Act according to the provided script, following the director’s guidance.
• Engage in a physical altercation with other Actors.
• Be present during a simulated stabbing scene, maintaining a realistic portrayal.
• Handle prop knife and interact with fake blood with confidence and professionalism.

Compensation:

• Rate: $135/day
• Accommodation: Hotel provided