Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

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

• Portray a supporting character in reenactment scenes

• Perform natural reactions and background actions

• Follow on-set direction

Requirements

• White male, 30s–40s

• Red hair or balding

• Comfortable on camera

Compensation

• 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

• Perform ballet choreography on camera

• Lift and dance with a partner in duet scenes

• Follow choreography and production direction

Requirements

• Male dancer of any ethnicity

• Strong ballet background required

• Experience lifting a dance partner

Compensation

• 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

• Perform ballet movement on camera

• Portray a dramatic supporting character

• Follow choreography and direction

Requirements

• White female with dark hair

• Must be a trained ballerina

• Comfortable performing on camera

Compensation

• 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

• Portray a supporting character in reenactment scenes

• React naturally in emotional and narrative moments

• Follow production direction on set

Requirements

• White male, 20s–30s

• Working knowledge of stringed instruments preferred

• Comfortable on camera

Compensation

• $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

• Portray a lead detective in reenactment scenes

• Perform investigative and observational actions on camera

• Follow director guidance for realism and continuity

Requirements

• White male in his 50s

• Average build

• White, graying, or balding hair

• Professional and reliable demeanor

Compensation

• $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

• Portray a criminal character in a reenactment

• Perform scripted scenes involving implied violence

• Take direction to ensure accuracy and realism

• Maintain professionalism during sensitive scenes

Requirements

• White male

• Shaggy brown hair (long enough to cover ears) and mustache

• Thin or average build

• Comfortable portraying violent subject matter

Compensation

• $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

• Portray the victim in a true crime reenactment

• Perform scripted physical action with implied violence

• Follow direction closely to maintain accuracy and tone

• Work professionally on set with cast and crew

Requirements

• White female, late 20s–30s

• Long blonde hair and average build

• Violinist with working knowledge of the violin

• Comfortable with scripted violence and implied nudity

Compensation

• $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

• Perform scripted scenes for a pharmaceutical commercial

• Deliver lines clearly in English for self-tape auditions

• Take direction from the commercial director and production team

• Maintain a professional and reliable presence throughout production

Requirements

• Male actors ages 40–60

• Must currently live in Mexico and be legally eligible to work

• Caucasian or able to pass as Caucasian

• European or international backgrounds welcome if passing as Caucasian

• Comfortable performing in English

• Non-American accents are acceptable

• Camera-ready with a professional appearance

Compensation

• 15,000 MXN per day

• 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

• Model for lifestyle-focused photo or video shoots

• Take direction from photographers and creative teams

• Portray natural, relatable expressions and movements

• Maintain professionalism during fittings and production

Requirements

• Ages 25–45

• Men and women encouraged to apply

• Camera-ready with a clean, natural look

• Comfortable in front of the camera

• Reliable and professional attitude

Compensation

• Paid modeling opportunity

• 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

• Perform soccer skills confidently on camera

• Follow direction from the commercial production team

• Participate in fittings, rehearsals, and filming as required

• Maintain focus and professionalism throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Boys ages 8–12

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must be a real soccer player with strong playing ability

• Shoe size 3.5 required

• Comfortable filming on camera and following instructions

• Able to work as a local hire or travel if selected

Compensation

• $700 for up to 10 hours of work

• $3,000 buyout if applicable

• Additional agency fee may apply

• Paid travel provided when required