Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

NEW MOVIE CASTING 3/23 & 3/24

NEW FEATURED BACKGROUND ROLES!

Destination Casting is excited to announce we are accepting submissions for paid, stand ins, background and featured talent to work as local hires in the Atlanta GA area!

NOW CASTING THE FOLLOWING FEATURED BACKGROUND TALENT:

1. PIZZA GUY

Any ethnicity MALE

Appears Ages 18-40

Work Date: 3/23

Covid-19 Testing: 3/22

2. PICK POCKETT

Appears Caucasian Male or Asian Female

Appears Ages: 20-40

Work Date: 3/24

Covid-19 Testing: 3/23

BG Rate: $135/12+OT

-Paid in the form of check via payroll company within 4-6 weeks

-Virtual voucher completed via Castifi (Now called Everyset!)

-Must have valid identification to work in the US

Shoot Dates: see above

-All dates subject to change

-Shoots can last -/+12hours

-Must have open availability as talent may work multiple days between these dates

Shoot Location: Atlanta GA (area)

-Some locations may not be within perimeter or on Marta line

-Talent must be able to work as a local hire

-Exact locations will not be released until the day prior to shoot day

MANDATORY COVID-19 TESTING: see above

-MUST test with Production prior to being allowed on set

-Must be taken within 48 hours of work date

Upcoming starting 3/30 and for some roles recurring for 2 weeks or so — looking for men and women – 20’s to 30’s generally — in good shape — will be some tourist types and then some that are staff and crew types 

We have a HUUUUGE casting for a financial company and we are looking for LOTS of real people and actors for this one!!!  

Thank you in Advance for your HELP spreading the word!! 

BOOKING 40+ people/families/couples etc!!

STILLS ONLY, no broadcast, no video, no OOH, just digital

Union or Non Union can submit

Rate is $1000 PER PERSON (families can make $4000 +) for shoot and usage (4-8 hours)

Shoot dates are April 10-15, only needed 1 day 

Shoot is at a studio in Chicago/they will be masked/covid testing

HERE ARE THE ROLES!!!!!

• Multi-generational family, grandparents (one or both), parents, and kids ages 8-14 years (flexible on ages!!)
• Family of 4, 2 parents + 2 kids ages 7-18 years, one person in family has a physical disability
• LGBTQ same sex/non binary/trans REAL couple, age 25-50s 
• REAL Empty nester couple in their 60s/70s
• Multiracial couple plus 2 kids (ages 4-8 years)
• Non Binary Person, age 20-40
• Male or Female individual with mobility limitations (wheelchair, crutches, leg braces, cane, amputee) 25-50 years
• Asian/East Asian/Indian Family of 4, prefer kids to be 8 years and older
• REAL military person with spouse (both people do not have to be military, just one, can be retired or active)
• REAL FRIEND GROUPS of 4 -please upload all together to link, but photos/videos can be separate
• Individuals: Hispanic, Latin, Asian, South Asian, Middle Eastern, Indian, Black, African, Caucasian  Males and Females 20-70 years

ATLANTA GA- *PHOTO DOUBLE

Sony FEATURE FILM: HAROLD and the PURPLE CRAYON

PHOTO DOUBLE CASTING NOTICE

DATES NEEDED:

TUESDAY 3/22/22 COVID TEST OR WEDNESDAY 3/23/22

THURSDAY 3/24/22 FILM

*This is a DAY SHOOT

Location: Atlanta, GA

Pay RATES:  

Filming dates $154.00/12 hours and overtime if applicable

Covid tests: $38.50/2 hours

*MUST BE WILLING TO POSSIBLY GET HAIRCUT TO MATCH THE ACTOR. THERE IS A $15 HAIRCUT BUMP IF PRODUCTION REQUESTS TO CUT YOUR HAIR.

ROLE CASTING – MOOSE PHOTO DOUBLE

• Male – African American,  height range 5’7″-5’9″, large build, dark hair,  (see photo for reference), previous Stand-in experience helpful but not required

New Series BG Casting

Casting for professional types at least 18 years of age or older. 

Date: 4/12 

COVID Testing: TBD

Rate: TBD 

Location: Las Vegas, NM

Will need a fitting!

You do not need to be vaccinated for this one! 

More info will be provided soon 

CASTING professional types at least 18 years of age and older!

* MUST BE LOCAL TO NM*

Local to Chicago, suburbs, and surrounding border states!

Casting Alert!

For our next episode of Chicago Fire we are searching for MALE AND FEMALE JOGGERS, all ethnicities, 20’s to 40’s, to work on Monday, March 28th. We are also searching for MALES AND FEMALES WITH BICYCLES, all ethnicities, 20’s to 40’s, who can ride their bike in the shoot.

There will be a Covid test on Friday, March 25th.

DARK SIDE OF THE 90’s Season 2

NON UNION CASTING CAL

A docu-series filming in Toronto is looking for non-union talent to play several roles. Most roles are matches of celebrities. In accordance with production policies, all talent must be double vaccinated by two weeks prior to first day on set. Talent must also not have travelled outside of the country for 2 weeks prior to filming. Please fill the following form to completion.

Rate: $300/Day

PCR Covid Test Rate: $70

Dates: March 23, 24, 25, 26, 28

Non Union

SINS OF THE CITY, ep 301: (Chattanooga)

Films in Knoxville TN, March 24-25

Role: 

GUEST #1 – Black male, 40’s, should be able to pull off a 1970’s vibe with hair and facial hair, at a nightclub, smoking/gambling

Needed Thursday 10:30am, RATE $125/day

GUEST #3 – Black female, 20-30’s, should be able to pull off a 1970’s vibe with hair, smoking/ gambling

Needed Thursday 10:30am, RATE $125/day

WILLIAM – Black male, 30-40’s, 70’s vibe, arrested/ interrogation, Needed Thursday 10am, RATE $125/day

MODERN DAY DETECTIVE #3 – Black male, 35-45, should own professional wardrobe, Needed Thursday 6pm, Friday 1pm

Rate $125/days worked

INMATES – Any male, in prison jumpsuits, speak with detectives

Needed Friday 1pm, Rate $75/day

Additional project info:

Non-union, true-crime recreation

Network: TVOne, Audio: NO

$1,000 CASTING REAL FAMILIES IN TORONTO/GTA

Specs:

Families – Real families – All ages – All ethnicities – Pizza Lovers okay with dairy and gluten

Union: Non-Union

Pay Rate: $1000 per family. Usage: 1 full year video: online only. Print: online site, socials, coupons and possible billboards. All inclusive

Audition: Self Tape

Shoot Date(s): 9th or 10th of April

Location: Toronto/GTA

Deadline to apply: Wed March 23rd at Noon

Casting for a well-known sports brand

Looking for children/young adults aged 5 – 20 with Middle Eastern Heritage who’s peak fluent Arabic and love playing sports.

No previous acting experience necessary.

Very Well Paid

Filming in Dubai 9th – 13th April 2022