Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call for Northeastern Girl (18-23 years old) – Upcoming Project

Job Description:
We are seeking a talented young female actor, aged 18-23, from the Northeastern region for an upcoming project. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a professional production. The role requires authenticity and natural performance in line with the character’s background and setting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a character based on the Northeastern region of India.
• Follow the direction of the production team to deliver an authentic performance.
• Be punctual and professional during all stages of production, including rehearsals and shoots.
• Engage in scenes that may require natural dialogue, body language, and emotional expression.

Requirements:

• Female, aged 18-23.
• Must be from the Northeastern region.
• Comfortable performing on camera.
• Able to follow direction and collaborate with the production team.
• Must be available for the duration of the shoot days.

Compensation Details:

• Compensation will be discussed with selected candidates.

Casting Call for Soccer-Playing Kids – Miami/Hialeah

Job Description:
Talent Direct Agency is seeking soccer-playing kids, aged 6-13, for an exciting project in the Miami/Hialeah area. This role requires young athletes who are comfortable and skilled in soccer, as they will be portraying soccer players on screen. This is a fantastic opportunity for children with soccer experience to be featured in a professional production.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a soccer player in the production.
• Participate in soccer-related activities and scenes as directed by the production team.
• Follow instructions and cooperate with the team to ensure a smooth and successful shoot.

Requirements:

• Boys and girls aged 6-13.
• Must have experience playing soccer.
• Comfortable working in front of a camera.
• Available for the entire shoot day in Miami/Hialeah.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $325 for a 12-hour workday.

Casting Call for Informant’s Mother – Non-Union True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description:
We are seeking a Black female actor, aged 40-50, to portray the “Informant’s Mother” in a non-union true crime recreation series filming in Knoxville, TN. This is a non-speaking role, and the actor will play a pivotal background character who provides emotional depth to the scene. The focus will be on conveying the mother’s concern and support through expressions and body language.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the mother of the informant in a crime reenactment scene.
• Follow the direction of the production team to authentically portray the emotional weight of the role.
• Use body language and facial expressions to communicate the character’s emotions and involvement.
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set.

Requirements:

• Black female, aged 40-50.
• Comfortable working as a non-speaking background actor.
• Able to commit to the required shoot day in Knoxville, TN.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $135/day.

Casting Call for Informant – Non-Union True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description:
We are seeking a Black male actor, aged 18-20, to portray an “Informant” in a non-union true crime recreation series filming in Knoxville, TN. The role involves playing a key character who provides crucial information in the reenactment. This is a non-speaking role, with a focus on body language and subtle expressions to convey the informant’s involvement.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the informant in a crime reenactment scene.
• Follow the direction of the production team to bring authenticity to the character.
• Use body language and facial expressions to communicate the character’s role in the scene.
• Be punctual and professional throughout the filming process.

Requirements:

• Black male, aged 18-20.
• Comfortable working as a non-speaking background actor.
• Must be available for the full shoot day in Knoxville, TN.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $150/day.

Casting Call for Doctor – Non-Union True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description:
We are seeking a male actor, aged 40-50, to portray a doctor in a non-union true crime recreation series filming in Knoxville, TN. This is a non-speaking background role where the actor will be required to portray a medical professional in a serious, realistic scene. The actor should bring a sense of professionalism and calm demeanor to the role.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a doctor in a crime reenactment scene.
• Follow the direction of the production team to ensure an authentic portrayal of a medical professional.
• Be prepared to perform in a non-speaking role where body language and facial expressions are important.

Requirements:

• Male, aged 40-50.
• Comfortable working as a non-speaking background actor.
• Able to commit to the required shoot day in Knoxville, TN.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $75/day.

Casting Call for Witness #3 – Non-Union True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description:
We are seeking a Black male actor to portray “Witness #3” in a non-union true crime recreation series filming in Knoxville, TN. This is a non-speaking background role that will feature the witness in a key scene involving a crime reenactment. The actor will be required to follow direction closely to portray a realistic and engaging witness character.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Witness #3 in a true crime reenactment scene.
• Follow the direction of the production team to ensure an authentic portrayal.
• Be prepared to engage in a non-speaking role, relying on facial expressions and body language.

Requirements:

• Black male actor.
• Comfortable working as a non-speaking background actor.
• Able to commit to the required shoot day in Knoxville, TN.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $75/day.

Casting Call for Witnesses 1-2 – Non-Union True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description:
We are seeking Black male or female actors to portray “Witnesses 1-2” in a non-union true crime recreation series filming in Knoxville, TN. These are non-speaking background roles where the actors will appear as witnesses in various crime-related scenes. This is a great opportunity for actors to participate in a professional production with minimal dialogue but significant on-screen presence.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a witness in crime reenactment scenes.
• Follow the direction of the production team to ensure an authentic and professional portrayal.
• Participate in background scenes that contribute to the storyline of the crime reenactment.

Requirements:

• Black male or female.
• Comfortable working as a non-speaking background actor.
• Able to commit to the required shoot day(s) in Knoxville, TN.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $100/day.

Casting Call for Viola (Victim’s Grandmother) – Non-Union True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description:
We are seeking a Black female actor, aged 60-70, to portray “Viola,” the victim’s grandmother, in a non-union true crime recreation series filming in Knoxville, TN. This role involves an emotional scene where Viola receives a death notification regarding her grandchild. The role is non-speaking but will require strong emotional expression through body language and facial reactions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Viola, the victim’s grandmother, in an emotional death notification scene.
• Follow the direction of the production team to convey authentic emotional reactions.
• Be comfortable in a non-speaking role where emotional performance is the focus.
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set.

Requirements:

• Black female, aged 60-70.
• Comfortable portraying emotional intensity in a non-speaking role.
• Able to commit to the required shoot day in Knoxville, TN.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $135/day.

Casting Call for Everitt (Victim’s Father) – Non-Union True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description:
We are seeking a Black male actor, aged 40, to portray “Everitt,” the victim’s father, in a non-union true crime recreation series filming in Knoxville, TN. This role involves a highly emotional scene where Everitt receives a death notification. It is a non-speaking role, but the focus will be on conveying strong emotions through body language and facial expressions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Everitt, the father of a victim, in an emotionally charged death notification scene.
• Follow the direction of the production team to convey authentic emotional reactions.
• Be comfortable in a non-speaking role where physical performance is key.
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set.

Requirements:

• Black male, aged around 40.
• Comfortable portraying emotional intensity in a non-speaking role.
• Able to commit to the required shoot day in Knoxville, TN.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $135/day.

Casting Call for Detective F – Non-Union True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description:
We are seeking a tall, clean-shaven white male actor, aged 35-45, to portray “Detective F” in a non-union true crime recreation series filming in Knoxville, TN. This role will involve portraying a detective in various investigative scenes, requiring strong physical presence and professionalism. While there is no scripted dialogue, the focus will be on physical performance and character demeanor.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Detective F, a professional investigator, in true crime reenactment scenes.
• Follow the direction of the production team to ensure an authentic portrayal of a detective in the scenes.
• Wear the provided wardrobe and maintain the required appearance (clean-shaven, full head of hair).
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set.

Requirements:

• White male, aged 35-45.
• Tall, clean-shaven, with a full head of hair.
• Comfortable working as a non-speaking background actor.
• Able to commit to the required shoot days in Knoxville, TN.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $150/day.