Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Melissa – Friend Role

Job Description
A non-union true crime recreation series is seeking a female actor to portray a friend character in dramatized scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a supporting friend role

• Perform visually expressive, non-speaking scenes

• Take direction for emotional context

Requirements

• Black female

• Ages 20s to 30s

Compensation

• $125 per day

Rachel – Lab Worker / Friend Role

Job Description
Casting a female actor to portray a lab worker and friend in a true crime reenactment. This role appears in investigative and contextual scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lab worker or supporting character

• Follow visual direction for reenactment scenes

• Appear natural and professional on camera

Requirements

• Female, any ethnicity

Compensation

• $125 per day

Tim – Lab Worker Role

Job Description
A true crime recreation series is casting a male actor to portray a laboratory worker. This role supports investigative scenes through background and featured action.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a forensic lab worker

• Perform routine lab-related actions on camera

• Follow direction for procedural scenes

Requirements

• Male, any ethnicity

• Early to mid-20s

Compensation

• $125 per day

Karl – FBI Agent Role

Job Description
Casting a male actor to portray an FBI agent in a true crime reenactment series. This role emphasizes authority, physical presence, and realism.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an FBI agent in crime reenactment scenes

• Perform visually driven scenes without dialogue

• Take direction for tactical and investigative moments

Requirements

• White male

• Shaved or bald head

• Fit or muscular build

Compensation

• $100 per day

Detective Valentin – Law Enforcement Role

Job Description
A non-union true crime series is casting a male actor to portray a detective. This role supports investigative scenes through visual and contextual acting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a clean-cut detective in reenactment scenes

• Follow production direction for visual storytelling

• Participate in investigation-based scenes

Requirements

• White male

• Full head of dark hair

• Clean-cut and professional appearance

Compensation

• $150 per day

Detective Jennifer – Law Enforcement Role

Job Description
Casting a female actor to portray a detective in a true crime recreation series. This role adds authority and realism to investigative scenes through visual storytelling.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a professional law enforcement detective

• Follow blocking and direction for reenactment scenes

• Maintain a serious and authoritative on-screen presence

Requirements

• White or Hispanic female

• Dark hair and strong facial features

• Comfortable portraying law enforcement roles

Compensation

• $150 per day

Ray – Perpetrator Role for True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description
A true crime recreation series is seeking a male actor to portray a perpetrator in a dramatized reenactment. This non-speaking role relies on visual acting and emotional realism.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a perpetrator in a crime reenactment

• Take direction for physical and visual performance

• Participate in dramatic scenes without dialogue

Requirements

• White male, ages 19 to early 30s

• Brown hair with scruffy face or stubble

• Comfortable portraying intense subject matter

Compensation

• $150 per day

Annie – Victim Role for True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description
A non-union true crime recreation series is casting an Asian female actor to portray a victim in a dramatic reenactment. This role focuses on visual storytelling with no scripted dialogue and is filmed in a professional, low-pressure environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a victim role in a true crime reenactment

• Follow direction for visual and contextual storytelling

• Perform emotionally grounded, non-speaking scenes

Requirements

• Asian female, ages 18 to early 30s

• Thin build with long dark hair

• No prior acting experience required

Compensation

• $125 for one scene

Soccer Commercial Casting for Men (Ages 40–50s)

Job Description
A commercial production is seeking men in their 40s to 50s with authentic soccer experience to appear in an upcoming soccer-themed commercial. Talent with backgrounds as soccer referees or soccer coaches is strongly encouraged. This paid opportunity is ideal for professionals who can bring credibility and confidence to camera in a sports-focused commercial setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a soccer referee or soccer coach in a commercial shoot

• Take direction from the director and production team

• Participate in light movement and soccer-related action

• Maintain a professional and reliable on-set presence

Requirements

• Men ages 40–50s

• Soccer referee or soccer coach experience preferred

• Comfortable on camera in a commercial environment

• Must be available for rehearsal and filming as needed

Compensation

• $350 per day

• Industry-standard commercial rate

• Paid rehearsal if applicable

Football Players Needed for Film Project

Job Description
A film production is seeking high school–aged football players for featured background roles. This opportunity is open to athletic performers with some football experience who can bring authenticity and energy to on-screen football scenes. This is a great chance for young talent to gain on-set experience in a professional production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a football player in scripted scenes

• Follow direction from the production team and coaching staff

• Participate in football-related action and blocking as required

• Maintain professionalism and teamwork on set

Requirements

• Ages 18–22

• Football playing experience required (high school or equivalent)

• Ability to portray a realistic football player on camera

• Must have proper football build and be comfortable wearing athletic gear

• Availability for multiple production days

Compensation

• Paid background role

• Competitive, industry-standard rates

• Valuable on-set experience for aspiring performers