Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Production Title: STARZ ‘Power IV: Force’

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting baby photo to work on scenes filming in Chicago Illinois.

Casting: Baby Photo

• Male or female
• 6 months to 18 months old
• Latino

Covid Test: Not required 

Rate: Pay is $175/day

Production Title: Car Commercial

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting actors to work on scenes filmed in Europe.

Casting: Athletes 

• Female
• Approximately 18-25 years old
• must be based in Europe
• All levels
• All disciplines
• All ethnicities
• Must have a valid passport and be comfortable running and dancing.

Covid Test: 

Rate: Pay is $$

Production Title: Homicide Episode 417

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting actors to work on scenes filming in Knoxville, Tennessee, from Monday, June 27th to Saturday, July 2nd. Must be able to work from the said dates.

Roles: 

YOUNG JUSTIN (VICTIM’S FRIEND)

• Black male
• 11-13years old
• Justin was present during a drive-by shooting and robbery that ended in the tragic death of his friend.
• There will be no traumatizing events on set for any children involved in filming.
• This role includes action but no scripted dialogue. 

Rate: $135/day 

YOUNG CAROLINE

• Black female
• Age Range: 18 to early ’20s
• Around 5′-5’2
• 125lbs-130lbs.
• Flashback scene to the perp coming to her house after the crime and acting crazy.
• No scripted audio, an action only.
• Long dark hair.

Rate: $135/day 

FAMILY MEMBER/WOMAN ( Speaking Role)

• Black female
• Age range: 40’s
• She answers the door to detectives but keeps it half-closed because she’s reluctant to speak with them.
• She ultimately gives up info for the suspect in this case.

Rate: $135/day 

GAMBLERS 1-2: 

• Black male
• Age range: 50’s+
• They are sitting around in the neighborhood playing dice, cards, or dominos when a drive-by shooting/robbery takes place
• The victim is an 11 years old boy.
• No scripted audio, just reactionary action shots.

Rate: $125/day

WITNESSES 1-3:

• Black male or female
• Age range: 20’s+
• Neighbor fun, everyone having a good time until the fateful robbery and shooting at a local gambling game.
• The victim is an 11 years old boy. No scripted audio, just reactionary action shots.

Rate: $125/day

PRESS/REPORTERS 1-6:

• Any adult 25+ years old
• Seeking a mixture of reporters and camerapersons.
• One scene, no scripted audio.

Rate: $75/day

Covid Test: Not required 

Production Title: The Color Purple-The Musical

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting extra to work on scenes filming in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, June 24th. Must be able to work from the said date. 

Role: African

• Must be able to portray African males or female ages 18 and above
• This is a period piece meaning no fake lashes, and nails must be uncolored and natural
• No heavy drawn on brows
• No visible piercing or tattoos.
• No hair extensions, dreads locs, twists, braids.
• No unnatural hair colors.
• No modern cuts or fade.
• Men must be clean-shaven

Covid Test: June 24, 2022 

Rate: Pay is $110/10 + overtime if necessary

Production Title: Nutritional Drink Commercial 

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting actors to work on scenes filming in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from Wednesday, July 13th to Thursday, July 14th. Must be able to work from the said date. 

Casting: Women

• Age range: 30’s to ’40s 
• average build, in good shape, but do not have to be athletic
• All ethnicities
• Must be local to the Pittsburgh area

Covid Test: TBD

Rate: Pay is $2000-$3000 per day for two days

Production Title: ‘Praise This’

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting background extras to work on scenes filming in Fairburn, Georgia, on Monday, June 27th. Must be available to work from the said date. 

Role: 25 RNB Lounge Patrons 

• Mix races
• Male and female
• 18 years old and above
  • very fashion-forward after 5 lounge attire and ready to have a good time.

Covid Test: June 24, 2022

• Testing is NASAL PCR, and you will receive a $25 COVID testing bump on your voucher the day you report to set for each test taken. You must report on set to receive this bump.
• Tests from other productions are not valid on this set as each show has its Covid guidelines and labs. Your results must come from the designated lab that all cast and crew use on this production.

Rate: Pay is $100 per day + $25 for COVID bump

• The rate for extras on this production is $100 for 8hrs of work (Paid time in half each hour after 8hrs
• Which you will receive in the form of a check in the mail 2 to 3 weeks after filming.

Production Title: HBO ‘Somebody Somewhere’

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting extras to work on scenes filmed in Western Suburbs and Chicago, Illinois, on Tuesday, June 28th. Must be available to work from the said date. 

Role: Background Extras

• All Ethnicities
• Male and Female
• 18 years old and above
• You need your own transportation. Some scenes are in Chicago. Most are in the Western Suburbs. 

Covid Test:TBD

Rate: $120+ OT +$50 for COVID Testing

Production Title: The Bodyguard UK Tour 2023 

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting actors to work on scenes filming in London.

Role: Fletcher

• A boy to portray the role of fletch, the son.
• Age range: 10 years old
• unbroken voice
• under 4FT and 10 inches (147cm)
• Black/African Caribbean /dual heritage.
  • Strong acting, with a clear voice, and an excellent singer.
    He will also need to dance.
    Cheeky and charming, with good energy, and able to take direction.
• Auditions in London Saturdays 2nd and 9th July 2022
• Rehearsals from December 2022
• Performances on tour from 23rd January 2023
• 6-month contracts.

Covid Test: TBD

Rate: Pay is $$

Production Title: ‘The Impossible Dream’ Feature Film

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting sled hockey players to work on scenes filming in the United States.

Casting:  Sled Hockey Players

• Adult Males
  • who can authentically play a Paralympian sled hockey players
  • Seeking disabled, athletic males for a feature film based on an awesome true story.
  • Sled hockey experience is a plus but by no means a must.
  • Acting experience is a plus but by no means a must. 

Covid Test: TBD

Rate: Pay is $$

Production Title: Fatal Attraction 1305

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting actors to work on scenes filming in Knoxville, Tennessee, from Monday, June 27th to Tuesday, June 28th. Must be able to work from the said date. 

Role: Zachary

• Black male
• Age range: Late 30-40s
• A grieving father punches a wall/ interviewed by detectives,

Covid Test: Not required 

Rate: Pay is $135/day + hotel