Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions
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Manny – Male Actor for Supporting Role
Job Description
A supporting role is available for a male actor portraying a red herring character in a true crime reenactment series. This role helps add narrative depth and misdirection.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a supporting character in reenactment scenes
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Perform natural reactions and background actions
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Follow on-set direction
Requirements
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White male, 30s–40s
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Red hair or balding
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Comfortable on camera
Compensation
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Paid role (rate discussed upon selection)
Male Ballet Dancer for True Crime Series
Job Description
A true crime recreation series is seeking an experienced male ballet dancer for a featured movement-based role. This character will appear in choreographed scenes that support the narrative.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform ballet choreography on camera
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Lift and dance with a partner in duet scenes
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Follow choreography and production direction
Requirements
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Male dancer of any ethnicity
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Strong ballet background required
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Experience lifting a dance partner
Compensation
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Rate based on scene count
Laura – Female Actor and Ballerina for True Crime Series
Job Description
A true crime reenactment series is casting a female actor with ballet experience for a featured role. This character requires movement skills and expressive physical performance.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform ballet movement on camera
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Portray a dramatic supporting character
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Follow choreography and direction
Requirements
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White female with dark hair
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Must be a trained ballerina
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Comfortable performing on camera
Compensation
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Rate based on scene count
Clay – Male Actor for Supporting Role
Job Description
A supporting role is available for a male actor portraying a friend of the victim in a true crime recreation series. This role adds emotional context and realism to the storyline.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a supporting character in reenactment scenes
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React naturally in emotional and narrative moments
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Follow production direction on set
Requirements
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White male, 20s–30s
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Working knowledge of stringed instruments preferred
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Comfortable on camera
Compensation
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$100 per day
Detective G – Male Actor for True Crime Recreation Series
Job Description
A non-union true crime recreation series is casting a mature male actor to portray the lead detective. This role supports the investigative narrative and requires a grounded, authoritative on-screen presence.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a lead detective in reenactment scenes
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Perform investigative and observational actions on camera
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Follow director guidance for realism and continuity
Requirements
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White male in his 50s
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Average build
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White, graying, or balding hair
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Professional and reliable demeanor
Compensation
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$125 per day
Craig – Male Actor for True Crime Recreation Series
Job Description
A true crime recreation series is seeking a male actor to portray the perpetrator in a dramatic reenactment. This role is intense and requires the ability to portray dark, complex behavior in a professional and controlled environment.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a criminal character in a reenactment
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Perform scripted scenes involving implied violence
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Take direction to ensure accuracy and realism
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Maintain professionalism during sensitive scenes
Requirements
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White male
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Shaggy brown hair (long enough to cover ears) and mustache
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Thin or average build
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Comfortable portraying violent subject matter
Compensation
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$150 per day
Helen – Female Actor for True Crime Recreation Series
Job Description
A non-union true crime recreation series is casting a female actor to portray the victim in a dramatic reenactment project. This role requires emotional depth and comfort working within intense, scripted scenarios. The production focuses on realism and atmospheric storytelling with no scripted audio dialogue.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray the victim in a true crime reenactment
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Perform scripted physical action with implied violence
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Follow direction closely to maintain accuracy and tone
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Work professionally on set with cast and crew
Requirements
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White female, late 20s–30s
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Long blonde hair and average build
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Violinist with working knowledge of the violin
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Comfortable with scripted violence and implied nudity
Compensation
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$200 per day
Male Actors Needed for Pharma Commercial
Job Description
A pharmaceutical commercial is seeking experienced, camera-ready male actors for an upcoming international production. This project is looking for mature talent who can deliver a confident, natural performance for a professional commercial shoot. This is a paid on-camera opportunity for actors currently living in Mexico and legally eligible to work there.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform scripted scenes for a pharmaceutical commercial
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Deliver lines clearly in English for self-tape auditions
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Take direction from the commercial director and production team
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Maintain a professional and reliable presence throughout production
Requirements
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Male actors ages 40–60
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Must currently live in Mexico and be legally eligible to work
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Caucasian or able to pass as Caucasian
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European or international backgrounds welcome if passing as Caucasian
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Comfortable performing in English
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Non-American accents are acceptable
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Camera-ready with a professional appearance
Compensation
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15,000 MXN per day
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65,000 MXN buyout
Lifestyle Models Needed for Open Model Call
Job Description
A professional modeling opportunity is now open for lifestyle models who are confident, camera-ready, and comfortable representing everyday, authentic looks. This open model call is seeking adult men and women to participate in lifestyle-focused projects designed for commercial and digital use. Ideal for talent looking to expand their modeling portfolio with polished, real-world imagery.
Job Responsibilities
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Model for lifestyle-focused photo or video shoots
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Take direction from photographers and creative teams
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Portray natural, relatable expressions and movements
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Maintain professionalism during fittings and production
Requirements
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Ages 25–45
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Men and women encouraged to apply
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Camera-ready with a clean, natural look
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Comfortable in front of the camera
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Reliable and professional attitude
Compensation
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Paid modeling opportunity
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Rates discussed upon selection
Child Soccer Players Needed for Major Shoe Brand Commercial
Job Description
A major shoe brand is casting young male soccer players for a paid commercial project. This opportunity is open to talented child athletes who play soccer at a high level and are comfortable performing on camera. Selected talent will take part in a professional commercial shoot tied to a national footwear campaign.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform soccer skills confidently on camera
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Follow direction from the commercial production team
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Participate in fittings, rehearsals, and filming as required
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Maintain focus and professionalism throughout the shoot
Requirements
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Boys ages 8–12
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All ethnicities encouraged to apply
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Must be a real soccer player with strong playing ability
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Shoe size 3.5 required
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Comfortable filming on camera and following instructions
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Able to work as a local hire or travel if selected
Compensation
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$700 for up to 10 hours of work
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$3,000 buyout if applicable
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Additional agency fee may apply
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Paid travel provided when required


