Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Hylton Casting is currently casting extras to work on the HBO Max Limited Series Staircase. Please review the breakdown below.

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Staircase:
-Please be advised that, effective 9/23/21, prior to working on STAIRCASE, all background cast must be fully vaccinated against COVID 19 (i.e., at least 2 weeks have elapsed since receiving the 2nd dose of Pfizer or Moderna, or since receiving a single shot of Johnson & Johnson).
-You must be able to show proof of vaccination status prior to your start date. All vaccination records will be maintained confidentially and securely by production.
-If you are offered employment on STAIRCASE and would like to request an accommodation to this policy due to medical or religious reasons, you must submit your request for approval via WarnerMedia’s Xempt portal.

Project:
Staircase – HBO Max Limited Series

Extra Roles:
Exterior German Neighborhood Scenes
1 Cab Driver Extra (Must be able to drive stick shift / manual transmission)
10 Neighbor Extras
5 Extras with European/German Cars from 2011 or earlier (Volkswagens, Audis, BMWs, Mercedes, Ford Escorts, Peugeots, Saab, Volvos, etc. Will receive a $150 Car Bump if your car is selected)
-Extras of all genders and ethnicities, ages 18 and older

Exterior Soccer Field Scenes
10 Parent Extras
2 Coach Extras
1 Referee Extra
-Extras of all genders and ethnicities, ages 18 and older

Exterior Beach Scenes
1 Mexican Cab Driver Extra
-Extras of all genders and ethnicities, ages 18 and older

Interior Recital Hall Scenes
80 Audience Extras
2 Stage Hand Extras
-Extras of all genders and ethnicities, ages 18 and older

COVID-19 Testing Dates:

Thursday, 12/2/21 (9AM – 1PM, you may test any time within this time frame)

Friday, 12/3/21 (6AM – 12PM, you may test any time within this time frame)

-You MUST test BOTH dates.

-Testing is located in Atlanta, GA.

-If you are selected for this extra role, you must test for COVID-19 twice before each work date.

-The test performed is a Covid-19 PCR Test.

-While at the test facility and on set, PPE must be worn.

-All possible work dates are contingent upon clearing these tests.

-You may not provide test results from another outside source. You MUST be tested by the STAIRCASE  Health and Safety team in Atlanta, GA.

Filming Date:

Monday, 12/6/21

Filming Location:

Atlanta, GA

Call Time:

TBA

-You must be available for a 12 hour filming day or longer on set each day that you are booked to work.

-Call time will not be provided until the day before the filming date. Please do not submit if you do not have open availability for the time frame listed above.

Rate if Hired:

-Background performer services – $104/8 hrs ($13/hour, you are guaranteed 8 hours, with applicable overtime)

-COVID-19 testing bumps: COVID-19 testing bumps of a quarter check rate for any testing outside of a work date

-Car Bump: If your car is selected to be one of the 5 European/German cars used in these scenes, you will receive a $150 Car Bump.

Local to Chicago, Surrounding Suburbs, and states bordering IL ONLY.

Casting Alert! We are casting a beautiful GALA (30’s to 40’s), Asian, Latino, African American, on Chicago Fire, on or around Friday, Dec. 3rd (this date can change)

The men will need to go get a TUX at a store we are renting Tux’s from, and the women will need to bring formal wear to a fitting on or around Nov. 30th, Dec. 1st. and a Covid test will be on or around Nov. 28th or Nov. 29th.

MIAMI – BEVERAGE PROMO

RATE $300 FLAT. MUST BE LEGAL AGE 25+

• looking for female models for a VIP scene with a major artist. 
• sexy attire, wynwood area. call time 8am, all ethnicities. 

***UNION AND NON-UNION SUBMISSIONS***

Must be registered with Central Casting!!!!! Must pass COVID test to work. Even if you test negative, you are not confirmed for work unless we send you details confirming shoot day. 

Ryan is taking submissions for a TV show about bowling.

Work may either be on Thursday, 12/2 or Friday, 12/3. Covid Test will be 48 hours before work date. Please submit only if you can make both Potential work days. Test and work in Studio City.

• Seeking background to portray men who are ages 25-50 and have ADVANCED bowling skills.
• – Height –  between 5’9” – 6’1”

NOTE:

• As a condition of working on set, all talent are required to get COVID-19 test at a production sanctioned testing facility prior to any work date. 
• Must be okay with any form test (nasal swabs, etc). Additional testing may also be done on workdays. While at the test facility and on set. Production requires that a face mask that covers your nose and mouth be worn.

CASTING YMCA KIDS CAMPAIGN 

Shoot Date: Wednesday, December 1st 2021 

Shoot Location:YMCA BED-STUY

Photographer: BAILEY REBECCA ROBERTS

Creative Director: RICHARD AUSTIN 

Rate for Talent: $250 Flat Fee 

Usage: YMCA BRANDING 

We are looking for kids

Ages 8-11   All Ethnicities.  All Sizes.   All Abilities.  All Genders.  

Must be local to NYC 

Unsigned Talent Only 

Dec 9th and 10th 

Looking for talent to show hands and arms for a company’s website promoting dog toys/treats, etc. Must be comfortable with small and large dogs. 

 We need 6 total extras (non speaking, likely won’t see their face) 

– 3 on Thursday 12/9  Smyrna, GA 30080

– 3 on Friday 12/10 ,Smyrna, GA 30080

(all ages, skin colors, size / shape etc). The goal is to show a wide diversity.

CASTING CALL for Martine McCutcheon fans! 

Blueprint are looking for fans of the iconic actress to feature in an entertaining piece of branded content

Ages 25+ please

Shoot date: 12th Jan TBC

Location: UK

Fee: £1000

*FBI Series Featured Casting Notice* 

Brand New FX/Disney Series Looking For Males, Any ethnicity, 18-50 yrs old, to work as CONSTRUCTION, WORKERS Thursday December 2nd! 

Must COVID test either Tuesday or Wednesday of that week! We are a mandatory Zone A feature and all talent must be fully vaccinated (1st and 2nd dose), must be 2 weeks since your second dose, and able to provide a vaccine card!

• Looking for Males, 18-50 yrs old, any ethnicity, to play CONSTRUCTION WORKERS!

Pay Rate: $150/12

COVID bump: $50

CASTING DUOS!

RECEIVE $1,500-$4,500+, IF SELECTED.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND ONLY APPLY IF YOU AND THE PERSON YOU’RE APPLYING WITH FIT THE CRITERIA.

CASTING DUOS IN THE GREATER TORONTO AREA WHO LOVE COFFEE AND DONUTS FOR A FUN TIM HORTONS COMMERCIAL!

We’re seeking real duos including couples, friends, and siblings, under 60 years of age, in the Greater Toronto Area who love coffee and donuts. We are open to different types or relationships, including the imperfect ones.

Do you and your friend bond over a Tims coffee and donut? Does your partner always bring you a donut before visiting you? Do you and your parent spend Sunday mornings at Tims? If so, we want to hear from you!

• – All notes below must apply to you and the person you’re applying with.
• – This is a non-union project. No acting experience is required, however, you should be outgoing and comfortable being filmed and interviewed.
• – Strict COVID-19 safety protocol will be adhered to during the production of this commercial and it will be produced in accordance with public health guidelines at the time of filming. For more information, please visit: https://www.theaccp.tv/
• – To apply, you MUST be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• – If shortlisted, you MUST be available for a brief online interview with the director on January 4th.
• – If selected, you MUST be available for a COVID test between January 10th and 11th. You will only be required briefly on one day.
• – If selected, you MUST be available for a wardrobe appointment (if required) between January 10th and 11th. You will only be required briefly on one day.
• – If selected, you MUST be available for filming on January 13th and 14th. You will only be required on one day, but must keep both dates available until booked.
• – If booked, you will each receive $75 for a covid test appointment, $75 for a wardrobe appointment (if required), and $750 for one day of filming. If your footage is in the final commercial, you will receive an additional $1,500-$2,000.

IF SHORTLISTED, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED ON JANUARY 3RD.

THANKS FOR APPLYING!

GROUNDGLASS is a premier casting company, we cast people just like you in commercials for brands such as Procter & Gamble, Tim Hortons, Unilever, Johnnie Walker, and Chevrolet.

Local to Chicago, Surrounding Suburbs, and states bordering IL ONLY.

Casting Alert! We are casting SERVERS to be at a beautiful GALA, MALE, (20’s to 30’s), Latino and Caucasian, with serving experience on Chicago Fire, on or around Friday, Dec. 3rd (this date can change). 

There is a fitting Thursday, Dec. 2nd, and a Covid test Tuesday, Nov. 30th.