Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

HBO MAX’s GOSSIP GIRL Season 2 Casting Call

People to portray Upscale Partygoers with Traditional/Ethnic/International Garb (NON-SAGAFTRA Covered) on season 2 of HBO MAX’s GOSSIP GIRL!

We are filming scenes at a political/charity event with cocktail attire, so we are looking for people who can provide traditional attire from any/all countries, religions, or backgrounds that fit the look of the scene!

Tentative Dates are as follows:

– COVID Test on 2/14 in BK or Queens

– Work on 2/15, 2/16, 2/17 ALL MATCHING in NYC

this will be interior work and they are all NIGHT SHOOTS!

Call times will be in afternoon or evening and filming each date will last into early AM hours of the following morning.

ALL COVID Tests are mandatory for work!

• The NON-SAG stipend pay is $60.
• The Non-SAG bg rate is $165/10hrs

This background performer role is NOT covered by a SAG-AFTRA CBA.

Please be advised that prior to working on Gossip Girl, all cast members working in Zone A 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).  Children cast on or after January 10, 2022 will be required to be fully vaccinated.

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 Gossip Girl 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.

Please note, you must be able to present valid identification to fill out a Federal I9 form and be paid. 

Must be registered with Central Casting. 

Union Submissions for males and  females to portray upscale business types age 30’s to 50’s .  You cannot have worked the show Eagle (SWAT) in the last 10 weeks. 

• Covid Test: Thurs 2/10 in Culver City 
• Shoots: Friday 2/11 in Santa Clarita 

Latinx and African American children ages 6-9 to portray featured younger African American and Latino family members on MANIFEST (SAG-AFTRA COVERED). Tentative work Tuesday 2/15 with COVID testing Monday 2/14 at Silvercup in LIC.  Filming in NYC. Pay rate: $182/8hrs. COVID testing: $100 stipend.

This background performer role is covered by a SAG-AFTRA CBA and subject to a Preference of Employment provision.

This production has a mandatory vaccination policy and requires all cast & Zone A crew (ages 12+) to be vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson) or have a disability or sincerely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. If you meet this criteria, please submit without providing any additional information at this time. If you are selected, you will be given separate information on how to provide evidence to the production that you are fully vaccinated or to request an accommodation of any disability or a sincerely held religious belief.  Any job offer will be conditioned on satisfactorily testing negative for COVID and showing evidence of vaccination or being granted an accommodation of a disability or sincerely held religious belief by the Employer.

Please note, you must be able to present valid identification for your child to fill out a Federal I9 form and be paid, as well as a valid NY Child Performer Work Permit.

Latinx men and women ages 20 – 47 to portray featured family of Latino principal actor on MANIFEST (SAG-AFTRA COVERED). 

Tentative work Tuesday 2/15 with COVID testing Monday 2/14 at Silvercup in LIC.  Filming in NYC. Pay rate: $182/8hrs. COVID testing: $100 stipend.

This background performer role is covered by a SAG-AFTRA CBA and subject to a Preference of Employment provision.

This production has a mandatory vaccination policy and requires all cast & Zone A crew (ages 12+) to be vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson) or have a disability or sincerely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. If you meet this criteria, please submit without providing any additional information at this time. If you are selected, you will be given separate information on how to provide evidence to the production that you are fully vaccinated or to request an accommodation of any disability or a sincerely held religious belief.  Any job offer will be conditioned on satisfactorily testing negative for COVID and showing evidence of vaccination or being granted an accommodation of a disability or sincerely held religious belief by the Employer.

Please note, you must be able to present valid identification to fill out a Federal I9 form and be paid

LA – SAN DIEGO – AMAZON

PCR Test: Friday, 2/25

Wardrobe Fitting : Saturday, 2/26 

see all roles below, locals only, no travel

CREATIVE TYPES

• 24 – 34 any gender, all eth
• MUST be ok with dogs. 

ON THE GO WORKER

• 24 – 34  any gender, all eth

DOG WALKER

• 24 – 34  any gender, all eth

GOOD WITH DOGS. NICE SMILE

URBAN EXPLORER

• 24 – 34, any gender, all eth
• Urban Explorer. Comfortable on a bicycle in a metropolitan area.  
• Active, Fit.

CASTING CALL – RETAIL CAMPAIGN – MELBOURNE BASED FAMILIES ONLY 

We’re looking to cast a REAL FAMILY in an upcoming retail store campaign. 

Looking for a fun and unique family who have great chemistry together and can share their goofy, excitable and (at-times) chaotic energy with the world.

REAL FAMILY – Breakdown below. 

DAD (late 30’s – 40’s) – Our Dad is a self-described ‘goof ball’. 

MUM (30’s – 40’s) – Mum is adventurous and energetic but firm when the time calls for it

BOY (12 – 14yrs) – MUST FIT BOYS SIZE 14 

The eldest of our dynamic duo, his imagination allows him to find the adventure in any situation no matter how dull

GIRL (8 – 11yrs) – MUST FIT GIRLS SIZE 10 

She’s a loveable menace with an appetite for mischief

**OPTIONAL ROLE** – GRANDFATHER (70’s)

If you have a grandfather / grandfather figure who’s willing to cast with your family, please make a note of it in your submission. Please note that this role is OPTIONAL and your family does not have an available Grandfather you can still apply. 

SHOOT DATES: 2nd of March 2022

***Please note that all precautions are being taken by production and the client to make sure talent will be working in a clean and safe environment. 

    COVID safe plans will be adhered to on set. 

TALENT FEES: 

• Selected Adult Talent will receive $4,000 AUD p/p for their involvement 
• Selected Child / Teen Talent will receive $1,000 AUD p/p for their involvement 

*All fees are less tax and plus super

SAN DIEGO – PROJECT 2

*Ground/train transportation, hotel and per diem ($75/day) to any talent traveling from LA.

10 hour day shoots, do not submit if not avail all day

See all roles below. talent to look “real” and approachable.

Callbacks: 2/22 & 2/23 (VIRTUAL)

COVID Testing: 3/10 

Fitting: 3/12 (in-person fitting San Diego)

Shoot: 3/13 – 3/19 (Shoots in San Diego)

Hero Talent

• Covid + Fitting : $500
• Session Fee: $750 

Secondary Talent

• Covid + Fitting: $500 
• Session Fee: $750 

COVID Backup Talent

• Session $750
• Booking primary + backup talent for each role

EXTRAS:

Adult & Kids

• Covid Testing Fee: $250, 
• Session Fee + Usage: $2,500

SUBMITTING ASAP

ONLY LA / SAN DIEGO TALENT, NO TRAVEL PAID

• hero and secondary exclusivity option: $4,000 
• hero and secondary roles – Usage option: $2,500 

HERO TALENT:

GOLFER – CAUC MALE 65+

• Must be have ability and knowledge of golf 

PARK GUY – AA 65+

BOAT WOMAN – CAUC  55-65

• Must feel comfortable in and around water and boats

LIBRARY WOMAN CAUC 65+

SIGHSEEING MAN – CAUC 60+

GARDEN WOMAN – CAUC 65+

• Must be able to perform gardening tasks

TROLLEY WOMAN CAUC 55+

• Must be comfortable walk, standing and being on a moving open trolley

SECONDARY TALENT

CAREGIVER 1 – CAUC MALE 65+

CAREGIVER 2 – AA FEMALE 60+

COMPANION 1- ALL ETH, MALE 65+

COMPANION 2 – AA WOMAN – 65+

COMPANION 3 – CAUC MALE 55+

• Must feel comfortable in and around water and boats

EXTRAS

GARDEN EXTRAS MEN AND WOMEN 40 – 75, ALL ETH

• Must be able to perform gardening tasks

TROLLEY EXTRAS MEN AND WOMEN 50-70, ALL ETH

• Must be comfortable walk, standing and being on a moving open trolley

LIBRARY EXTRAS MEN AND WOMEN 40-50, ALL ETH

PARK EXTRAS MEN AND WOMEN 70-80 ALL ETH

BOAT EXTRAS MEN AND WOMEN 30-50 ALL ETH

• Must feel comfortable in and around water and boats

GOLF EXTRAS – MEN AND WOMEN 65-75 ALL ETH

• Must be have ability and knowledge of golf 

LIBRARY KIDS EXTRAS 5-7, ALL ETH, GIRLS & BOYS

Atlanta casting call for a makeup campaign photoshoot.

Looking for 2 female models

– 1 Model ages 18-35 years old

– 1 Model ages 60-90 years old

Dates: Feb 12th

Time: 1-5 pm

All ethnicities (Especially Africian American)

Location: Atlanta , GA

MUA, Hairstylist & wardobe provided

Compensated $250 flat rate

Seeking Caucasian Men Union and Non-Union – mid 30’s to mid 40’s. Height – 5’10” to 6’1″ – Weight – 160 to 200 lbs.

Featured Role in Boston Strangler.

Work Date March 3. Covid Vaccine Mandated Production.

We are looking for Extras ages 18 and older, slim figures, but not limited to,  to be Walkers for a couple of weeks, with an available and flexible schedule starting tomorrow Friday February 11th through Monday February 28th. No weekend filming. Must not be allergic to latex, cannot be claustrophobic. Must have reliable transportation to film in the Senoia, GA area. Multiple filming and testing days in this time frame. Rate is $125/8 for each testing day and work day. Early call times and day shoots.