Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

CASTING NOTICE
WORKING THURSDAY 4/13
UNION ONLY

Major Paramount series is looking for a UNION female to play our YOUNG GIRL for a stills shoot on THURSDAY, 4/13, with a covid test prior to shoot.

Filming on location in Los Angeles.

VACCINATIONS ARE NOT REQUIRED!

LOOKING FOR: Union Hispanic Female with brown hair Between 18-27 years old TPY.

RATE:
$187 for 8 hours with time and a half after 8

Fittings: 1/4 base rate (If fitting is needed)
U: +$100 Covid Test Bump (Off site tests)

American Detective, ep 301

Filming in the Knoxville (Powell/Oak Ridge) area April 18-20.  Non-union, true crime recreation for ID network and discovery+.  This series has limited sound-up.

• Seeking ATV RIDERS for an opening scene where riders find the body of our victim.  We need multiple riders with their own ATVs who can transport to location.
• ATV Female- finds body, screams (we will hear you on camera). $125/day + ATV rental fee
• ATV Male- finds body with female.  $125/day + ATV rental fee
• ATV extras- can be anyone with ATVs, helmets who knows how to drive them.  $100 + ATV rental fee

PROJECT TYPE: FEATURE FILM
UNION STATUS: NON-UNION
RATE OF PAY / CONTRACT: $700/WEEKLY

SHOOT DATE(S): 7/12/20230-7/30/2023

AUDITION DATE(S): 5/3/2023 FROM 4:00PM-8:00PM VIA ZOOM
CALLBACK DATE: 05/10/2023 FROM 4:00PM-8:00PM VIA ZOOM

SHOOT LOCATION: SPRINGFIELD, MA

STORYLINE: URBAN ED IS ABOUT A GROUP OF AT-RISK INNER CITY STUDENTS COMES FACE-TO-FACE WITH AMERICA’S BROKEN EDUCATION SYSTEM AND A WORLD THAT’S FULL OF CONTRADICTING LESSONS WHEN THEIR SMALL CHARTER SCHOOL IS SHUT DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR

ADDITIONAL PROJECT INFO: SENSITIVELY, THOSE WHO ARE SUBMITTING WHO MAY BE 18 AND OLDER PLEASE LOOK LIKE A TEENAGER. THESE ARE ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.

ROLES:

[BEANS] 17 TO 22 YEARS OLD (TO PLAY 17), BLACK, HISPANIC, OR MIXED MAN / BOY. IF LEGAL 18 OR
OLDER, MUST LOOK LIKE A 17 YEAR OLD. BEANS IS SHARP AS A TACK, REALLY FUNNY, AND NEVER HOLDS HIS TONGUE. HE HAS BEEN DEALT A TOUGH HAND AS FAR AS STABLE HOME LIVES GO, AND LIVES OUT OF HIS COUSIN’S CAR. AS A RESULT OF HIS LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES, HE CAN BE SHORT-TEMPERED AT SCHOOL WITH TEACHERS AND WILL NOT BACK DOWN FROM A FIGHT IF PUSHED TOO FAR. HE VALUES HIS FRIENDS, HIS WEED, HIS FREE TIME, AND A GOOD LAUGH

[D’AVANTE] 17 TO 23 YEARS OLD (TO PLAY 18), BLACK, HISPANIC, OR MIXED MAN / BOY. IF 19 OR OLDER,
MUST LOOK LIKE AN 18 YEAR OLD HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR. D’AVANTE IS TORN BETWEEN TWO WORLDS: THE EXPECTATIONS FROM HIS PEERS (OF WHAT A GUY “SHOULD BE”) AND THE STRICT RULES OF HIS MOM NICOLA WHO IS A CONSERVATIVE IMMIGRANT. D’AVANTE’S A SUPREMELY COOL KID JUST TRYING TO NAVIGATE THE HARD-TO-NAVIGATE WORLDS OF SCHOOL, PEERS AND FAMILY EXPECTATIONS

[OLIVIA] 17 TO 23 YEARS OLD (TO PLAY 17), WHITE WOMAN / GIRL. IF LEGAL 18 OR OLDER MUST LOOK
CONVINCINGLY LIKE A 17 YEAR OLD. OLIVIA’S GOT AN EMO/GOTH THING GOING ON. HER BOYFRIEND DIED, HER DAD IS GONE, HER MOM IS ON DISABILITY, AND HER LITTLE SISTER LOUD AND OBNOXIOUS IN THEIR TINY APARTMENT. SHE HAS A BESTIE, ARYANA, WHO IS HER “RIDE OR DIE” AND SHE HAS HER ART, WHICH SHE POURS HERSELF INTO

[HAWA] 16 TO 23 YEARS OLD (TO PLAY 16), AFRICAN, SOUTH ASIAN, BLACK WOMAN / GIRL. IF LEGAL 18 OR OLDER, MUST LOOK LIKE A TEENAGER WHO IS 16. HAWA IS A QUIET YOUNG WOMAN – A RECENT REFUGEE WHO’S NEW TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT. SHE HAS STRICT PARENTS AND TAKES SCHOOL SERIOUSLY, BUT STRUGGLES TO SPEAK THE LANGUAGE. IDEALLY SPEAKS SWAHILI OR FROM BURUNDI, BUT OPEN TO ACTORS WHO ARE OF NIGERIAN, KENYAN, TANZANIAN, UGANDAN, PAKISTANI, INDIAN, OR SOMALIAN BACKGROUND. SHE HAS AN ACCENT. FLUENCY IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE FROM ONE OF THE AFOREMENTIONED COUNTRIES A PLUS

CASTING CALL

I need actors for a commercial.

PROJECT:TOURISM CAMPAIGN 2023 NON UNION 

Working days: up to 4 (four)

Shooting day: MAY 16-17-18-19

Shooting location: MIAMI

Fitting: TBD

Callback: 4/25

Exclusivity: NO

RATE: 2500

Out-of-town talent, must agree to work as a local. In this job, the client will not pay additional expenses.

Casting Breakdown:  

LIFESTYLE MODELS  all ethnicities and body types

• SPORTSCATIONS:  35-50, Female. It is important that talent is able to comfortably perform all the actions in the spot well so they look natural on the screen – SKILLS TO CONSIDER: sports such as beach soccer, tennis, golf, swimming or diving. Another important skill is to know how to dance salsa.
• ARTVENTUROUS:  28-30, Female. LGBTQ+ representation. This character represents the fusion between art and sport. SKILLS TO CONSIDER: kayaking, biking � 
• DELUXIOUS: 35-50, Male. Talent needs to have a distinguished look -salt and pepper hair and/or beard would be a nice touch. This character will give us a luxurious journey through Miami. SKILLS TO CONSIDER: Spontaneous, empathetic. Preferably without food allergies.
• BRAINSANDING & SYMPOSIYUM : 40-60, Male. Looking for someone who can come across as a “business professional”. 

OCP BREAKDOWN: 25-55 LifeSyle Models Male & Female  

• Diversity and inclusion is the priority here –
• Native American, Middle Eastern, Hispanic & Black of all skin tones & hair types, Multi-generational, Mixed, One representation of the LGTBQ community, One representation of 50+ .

Skills to consider: kayaking, biking, soccer, dancing, dancing. 

Also we need: Someone with disabilities, this could be someone who uses a wheelchair or crutches.

HEALTH INSURANCE COMMERCIAL SEEKS TALENT!

• KIDS 9-12 yrs and ADULTS 25-72 yrs.
  
• (10) NON-UNION/NON-SPEAKING ROLES AVAILABLE!
  
• Rate for talent: $1000 for 1 day.
  

MUST BE WITHIN DRIVING DISTANCE OF PITTSBURGH
Some mileage may be provided for those outside of 150-mile radius on a case by case basis. No hotel or per diem.

Shooting in Pittsburgh Thursday, May 4th.

Client will be casting from self-taped submissions. No callbacks.

• SPECS: Men and Women (25-72 yrs) and Children (9-12 yrs)
  
• All ETHNICITIES ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT.
• THOSE WHO DO SIGN LANGUAGE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT.
  
• Real families are encouraged to audition together: parents, grandparents, kids/grandkids.
• This will be a scene showing a family fun day event. Individual actors are fine too:)
  
• There will be no Covid testing required, however talent must have at least two Covid vaccinations to participate.
• No boosters are required.

KILLER COUPLES 1714: FILMS IN KNOXVILLE TN- April 19th and 20th

ROLE:

DETECTIVE MURPHREE-

• White male
• 40’s
• should resemble body type and photo
• Likely needed both film dates
• Should own professional wardrobe and be comfortable handling a prop weapon
• RATE $150/DAYS WORKED, +HOTEL

“HYSTERIA” // MALE JOGGER // 18-45 // FILMS 4.21 // Sub Request

Casting TaylorMade (Casting™) is beginning to cast for our new project “HYSTERIA” with Peacock Network. This show is set in the 1980s! We are looking forward to get this booking process started!

As most of you know, we also cast for another VERY popular show that takes place in the 80s. Due to the popularity of that show, we HIGHLY suggest and recommend you work on “Hysteria” with us so we can see that you are reliable. We will 100% be taking your professionalism & attendance from “Hysteria” into consideration when booking for that Netflix show.

“Hysteria” is set in the 1980s – so it is very important that you upload a current selfie with today’s date on a piece of paper. We need to see exactly how your hair/facial hair looks for hair/makeup purposes. Because of the nature of this show, we ask:

MALES: PLEASE DO NOT CUT YOUR HAIR OR SHAVE YOUR SIDEBURNS BETWEEN NOW AND FILMING

FEMALES: WE ASK FOR YOUR HAIR COLOR TO BE A NATURAL COLOR. SHORTER STYLES, LAYERS AND BANGS ARE GREAT! PLEASE ALSO NO ARTIFICIAL NAILS OR BRIGHT COLORED NAILS. NO EXTREMELY LONG NAILS. TRY TO STICK TO AS NATURAL AND NEUTRAL AS POSSIBLE.

SIDE NOTE > WE WILL BEGIN CASTING THE OTHER 1980s NETFLIX SHOW IN THE UPCOMING MONTHS SO THESE RULES WILL BE THE SAME FOR THAT PRODUCTION AS WELL!

Roles & details are listed below. Please submit your availability in the form below. We will reach out via text if you are chosen to be booked.

MALE JOGGER

• RATE: $168/12
• FITTING BUMP: $50/3
• AGE: 18-45
• GENDER: MALE
• ETHNICITY: WHITE / CAUCASIAN

DETAILS : 

• Jogger in small town in Michigan. Director would like to pay homage to Josh Brolin from The Goonies. See reference photo/gif below.

  MANDATORY FITTING DATE OPTIONS:

• 4/17 (MON) – Fitting Option 1
• 4/18 (TUE) – Fitting Option 2

COVID TEST DATE:

• Your covid test from your fitting will clear you for filming.

FILMING DATES:

• 4/21 (FRI) – Filming in Conyers / Covington

IMPORTANT NOTES :
1. ALL VACCINATION STATUSES CONSIDERED
2. YOUR FILMING DETAILS (LOCATION, TIME, WARDROBE) WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU THE EVENING BEFORE YOUR FILMING DATE(S).
3. ONCE BOOKED, we will send you a fitting signup form to pick the date you can fit (if applicable).

Local to Chicago, Suburbs, and Surrounding Border States to IL ONLY!
Casting Alert!

Searching for :

MEN AND WOMEN

• 20’s to 50’s,
• all ethnicities,
• to play RESTAURANT PATRONS,

HIP AND NON HIP LOOKING PEOPLE

• all ethnicities,
• to work in the SUBURBS (ABOUT 10 MILES WEST OF CHICAGO). 

FILMING work on Tuesday, April 18th. You will need to Covid test on Monday, April 17th at Cinespace Studio.

CASTING: FINANCIAL FENG SHUI (New Season Webisode)
The Black Wealth Company
ATLANTA-BASED TALENTS (No travel or lodging)

Shoot: July 14, 2023

Rate of Pay: $125 per shoot day.

Location: Atlanta, GA

DEADLINE: MAY 29 2023. Please submit through Actor’s Access 

Audition: Self-tape

This is a promotion directed to the African American community of Atlanta, GA.
Run or Usage: In perpetuity on all social media platforms for the finance educational brand. A series of webisode promotional videos for a financial education company. The script will be provided and written directions on how to execute the take. 

• [SCENARIO 1: SINGLE FEMALE] 30 to 40 years old, Black woman, transgender woman. Loses her sister, who was a single mom of three children, in a tragic car accident and there was no life insurance. After getting through this experience, she decides to get insurance, but she is having issues getting life insurance for herself because of a lingering Covid-related hospitalization. She is out of options and needs help and guidance to secure her financial future. Devastated, distraught, and feeling that life is unjust.
• [SCENARIO 2: WIFE] 50 to 60 years old, Black woman. Recently won $1 million dollars from a scratch-off. She and her husband lost money because of bad investments and helping their adult children who currently live with them. Her husband recently retired, and she encourages her husband to seek financial education.
• [SCENARIO 2: HUSBAND] 60 to 65 years old, Black man. Recently retired from the Federal Government after 30 years. Afraid that he and his wife will not have enough to live comfortably in retirement and need help safely growing their money after his wife wins the lottery. Hesitant and embarrassed about seeking help.
• [SCENARIO 3: WIFE] 50 to 55 years old, Black woman. Helps her family with financial needs while neglecting her household. Facing the possibility of divorce.
• [SCENARIO 3: HUSBAND.] 50 to 65 years old, Black man. He feels his wife allows her family to have too much control over her and her husband’s finances. Bitter, considering divorce, and seeking financial help.
• [SCENARIO 4 SINGLE MALE] 60 to 65 years old, Black man. Single Male who has been divorced for more than 30 years is struggling to manage debt and saving for retirement. He needs help with creating a simple strategy to eliminate debt, save, and reduce future income taxes.