Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Construction Workers for Work Boot Brand Commercial

Job Description
Seeking construction workers, ages 28–40, to appear in a national work boot brand commercial. This is a fantastic opportunity for real workers with hands-on experience in physically demanding environments. Show off your weathered or callused hands and outgoing personality on camera. No acting experience required—just confidence, professionalism, and the ability to work as part of a team in a dynamic set environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray authentic construction workers in commercial scenes

• Participate in on-camera interviews and b-roll filming

• Attend a wardrobe fitting and follow creative direction on set

• Represent a major brand with genuine energy and character

Requirements

• Ages 28–40, with real construction experience and weathered hands

• Outgoing and comfortable on camera

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

• Able to film in Toronto

• Available for a brief wardrobe appointment and one day of filming

Compensation

• $75 for wardrobe appointment

• $600 for one day of filming

• Additional $6,000 if your likeness is featured in the final commercial

• Total possible compensation: $675–$6,675

Talent for Credit Union Commercial – Fishermen and Family Roles

Job Description
Seeking talent for an upcoming credit union commercial, featuring two unique scenes: one with two men fishing and another with a family in a backyard setting. This commercial welcomes all ethnicities and prioritizes authentic, relatable performances. Both speaking and non-speaking roles are available, with potential for full family submissions or individuals. Usage covers all media and local broadcast for one year, with potential renewal.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray fishermen in an outdoor scene, ideally comfortable backing a trailer into the water

• Play a family enjoying time in the backyard, with parent and child interactions

• Participate in speaking or non-speaking roles as directed by production

• Follow direction, remain professional, and be prepared for possible video auditions

Requirements

• Fishermen: Males, mid 30s to early 50s, any ethnicity; confidence around water/trailers is a plus

• Family: Mom (female, mid to late 30s), Dad (male, similar age), two kids (~10 years old, any gender) who are comfortable around water or pools

• Ability to submit current headshots and, for families, a group photo with ages of all members

• Must be comfortable in outdoor, water-adjacent environments

Compensation

• Speaking roles: $650 session, $350 usage (less any fees)

• Non-speaking roles/kids: $450 session (less any fees)

• One-year usage for all media and local broadcast, with potential for renewal

Paid Extras for Commercial – Department Store Employees and Executives

Job Description
Seeking paid extras, ages 18 to 65, for a commercial shoot featuring department store employee and board member executive types. All ethnicities are welcome, and males are especially encouraged to apply. This is a great opportunity to work on set, build experience, and be part of a professional commercial production. Talent must be available all day and ready to follow directions from the production team.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a department store employee or board member executive in various commercial scenes

• Follow on-set instructions and remain professional throughout the day

• Participate in both background and featured extra roles as directed

• Submit required photos and personal information for casting consideration

Requirements

• Ages 18 to 65, males of all ethnicities

• Open availability for the shoot day

• Able to provide recent photos: 1 headshot and 2 full-body

Compensation

• $200 for a 12-hour day

• Payment by check within 2-3 weeks after filming

Uber Driver for Upcoming Feature Film

Job Description
Casting a male or female actor, ages 18–50, of any ethnicity, with a mid-size vehicle (not red or white) to portray an Uber Driver in a feature film. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals comfortable driving their own vehicle on camera and eager to gain experience on a professional film set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an Uber Driver in a feature film scene

• Drive your own mid-size vehicle as part of the shoot

• Take direction from the film’s production team

• Arrive on set with all required wardrobe and documentation

Requirements

• Male or female, ages 18–50, open to all ethnicities

• Must own a mid-size vehicle that is not red or white

• Supply car information and contact details

Compensation

• $150 for a 12-hour day

• $35 car bump for use of your vehicle

Japanese Man for Toy Brand Commercial (Ages 50–70)

Job Description
Casting is open for a Melbourne-based Japanese man, ages 50 to 70, to appear in an upcoming commercial campaign for a popular toy brand. No extensive on-camera experience is necessary, but a positive attitude and willingness to take direction are important. This is a fantastic opportunity to be featured in a fun, high-visibility commercial.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a character in a commercial campaign for a toy brand

• Follow on-set direction and deliver a natural, engaging performance

• Participate in a single shoot day as scheduled by production

Requirements

• Japanese man, ages 50 to 70

• Based in Melbourne or surrounding areas

• Some on-camera experience helpful, but not required

• Able to provide a current photo and contact information for casting consideration

Compensation

• $4,000 AUD less tax, plus Super (if selected)

• Professional experience and industry exposure

Twins Kids and Teens for Tech Ad and Print Campaign

Job Description
Casting is open for twins, ages 4–14, for a national tech ad and print campaign. All ethnicities are encouraged to apply, with opportunities for both boys and girls. This project includes travel paid to Los Angeles, with shoots spanning both print and digital content. Join a major campaign and gain valuable on-set experience while working under a SAG contract at scale.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in tech ad and print campaign shoots as featured twin talent

• Engage in both still photography and separate digital/social content filming

• Follow direction from the production team in a fun, professional environment

• Complete a self-tape audition as part of the submission process

Requirements

• Twins, boys or girls, ages 4–14

• All ethnicities welcome

• Must be able to travel to Los Angeles for the shoot (travel paid)

• Parent or guardian contact information required for submission

Compensation

• SAG scale and a half (+$1,000)

• $2,000 print stills buyout for one year (covers all print and digital print media)

• Additional compensation for digital/social content

• Travel to Los Angeles covered

Real Paramedics for Feature Film

Job Description
Seeking current or former paramedics to join the cast of a feature film. This casting is open to professionals with authentic emergency medical backgrounds, ready to bring real-life skills and presence to a movie set. No acting experience required—your expertise and confidence in paramedicine will help create realistic scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a paramedic authentically based on your real-life experience

• Follow direction from the production team for both scripted and unscripted moments

• Participate in scenes requiring accurate uniform presentation and professional conduct

• Provide recent photos and detailed uniform sizing for wardrobe accuracy

Requirements

• Current or former paramedics only

• Detail your real paramedic experience in the submission

• List any visible tattoos or piercings

• No previous acting experience required—authenticity matters most

Compensation

• Industry-standard rates and on-set experience

Real Police Officers for Feature Film

Job Description
Seeking current or former police officers to appear in a feature film production. This role is open to those with genuine law enforcement backgrounds, providing an authentic presence to represent real police work on camera. Join a professional set and use your real-world experience to bring accuracy and realism to the film.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a police officer authentically based on real experience

• Follow direction from the film’s production team for both speaking and non-speaking scenes

• Participate in scenes requiring accurate uniform presentation and professional conduct

• Submit current photos and detailed sizing for accurate wardrobe fitting

Requirements

• Must be a current or former police officer

• Include details of your law enforcement experience

• Note any visible tattoos or piercings

• No acting experience required—authenticity is key

Compensation

• Industry-standard rates, paid film set experience

Nuni – Black Female, Early 20s, for TV Crime Series

Job Description
Casting is open for a Black female actor in her early 20s to portray Nuni, the daughter of a featured woman, for an upcoming episode of a true crime TV series. The role involves non-scripted audio, focusing on authenticity and visual storytelling. Production will provide hotel accommodations along with a daily rate.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the character Nuni in dramatic re-enactment scenes

• Participate in filming as directed with a focus on natural, unscripted reactions

• Maintain a professional attitude and arrive prepared for all scheduled shoot days

Requirements

• Black female, early 20s, able to believably play the daughter of the featured woman

• Provide height and weight

• List current city of residence

• List any visible tattoos (if applicable)

Compensation

• $150 per day plus hotel accommodations

Caucasian Male with Red Hair for Photo Role (“Rusty”)

Job Description
Seeking a Caucasian male with distinctive red hair for an important photo role in an upcoming film. The character “Rusty” will be featured through photos that play a key part in the storyline. Ideal candidates should have a naturally thin build and pale skin (bad skin even better), and hair should not be overly clean-cut. The photos will be clearly visible on screen and are central to the plot.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide close-up and full-length photos to represent the character “Rusty”

• Accurately capture the look requested by the production

• Submit required personal information and details for casting consideration

Requirements

• Caucasian male, ages 20s–30s

• Naturally red hair (not a clean-cut style)

• Thin build and pale skin preferred

• Two recent cellphone photos: one close-up and one full length, no hats or sunglasses, no other people

• Describe any tattoos or piercings

Compensation

• Professional film credit and industry-standard rates