Chicago Extras Auditions

Adult Miles Casting Call for “A Happy Kind of Blue”

Job Description

The non-union production “A Happy Kind of Blue” is seeking a male actor to portray Adult Miles. Now blind, Miles retains the kindness and sense of wonder he had as a child while becoming more mature, nostalgic, and deeply grateful. Filming will take place in the Toronto/GTA area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the adult version of Miles in dramatic scripted scenes
• Bring maturity, kindness, nostalgia, and gratitude to the character
• Deliver a sensitive and authentic performance portraying a blind character
• Follow direction from the director and production team

Requirements

• Male actor
• Latino or open ethnicity
• 20s
• Must be comfortable portraying a blind character respectfully and authentically
• Must be available to work in the Toronto/GTA area

Compensation

• Food provided
• Transportation provided

Wade Casting Call for “A Happy Kind of Blue”

Job Description

The non-union production “A Happy Kind of Blue” is seeking a male actor to portray Wade, Caleb’s boss and the owner of a food shipping company. Wade is ambitious, pragmatic, and expects reliability from the people who work for him. Filming will take place in the Toronto/GTA area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Wade in scripted dramatic scenes
• Bring an ambitious, pragmatic, and authoritative personality to the character
• Interact naturally with other principal characters
• Follow direction from the director and production team

Requirements

• Male actor
• Open ethnicity
• 50s–60s
• Must be able to portray a confident and pragmatic business owner
• Must be available to work in the Toronto/GTA area

Compensation

• Food provided
• Transportation provided

June Casting Call for “A Happy Kind of Blue”

Job Description

The non-union production “A Happy Kind of Blue” is seeking a female actor to portray June, the loving and protective mother of a young boy facing a degenerative eye disease. June is sweet, caring, and deeply concerned about her son, requiring an actor capable of delivering an emotionally authentic family performance. Filming will take place in the Toronto/GTA area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray June in dramatic and emotional family scenes
• Bring warmth, compassion, and protective energy to the character
• Deliver a believable performance as a mother concerned for her son
• Follow direction from the director and production team

Requirements

• Female actor
• Latino or open ethnicity
• 30s–40s
• Must be comfortable performing emotional dramatic scenes
• Must be available to work in the Toronto/GTA area

Compensation

• Food provided
• Transportation provided

Young Miles Casting Call for “A Happy Kind of Blue”

Job Description

The non-union production “A Happy Kind of Blue” is seeking a young male actor to portray Young Miles, a curious and imaginative boy facing a degenerative eye disease. The character is intelligent, stubborn, deeply sweet, and determined to fulfill his biggest dream of seeing the ocean for the first time. Filming will take place in the Toronto/GTA area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Young Miles in a heartfelt dramatic production
• Bring curiosity, imagination, intelligence, and emotional depth to the character
• Perform dramatic scenes centered on family, hope, and the character’s changing vision
• Follow direction from the director and production team

Requirements

• Male actor
• Playing age: 10
• Latino or open ethnicity
• Must be able to portray a curious, imaginative, intelligent, stubborn, and sweet character
• Must be available to work in the Toronto/GTA area

Compensation

• Food provided
• Transportation provided

Caleb Casting Call for “A Happy Kind of Blue”

Job Description

The non-union production “A Happy Kind of Blue” is seeking a male actor to portray Caleb, the father of a young boy living with a degenerative eye disease. Caleb is caring but reserved and feels a deep responsibility to provide for his family while giving his son the best life possible. Filming will take place in the Toronto/GTA area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Caleb in emotionally driven family scenes
• Capture the character’s caring, reserved, and responsible personality
• Deliver a natural and believable performance as a devoted father
• Follow direction from the director and production team

Requirements

• Male actor
• Latino or open ethnicity
• 30s–40s
• Must be comfortable performing emotional and dramatic material
• Must be available to work in the Toronto/GTA area

Compensation

• Food provided
• Transportation provided

Lalo Casting Call for “Los Cimarrones” Feature Film

Job Description

The upcoming feature film “Los Cimarrones” is seeking a young male actor to portray Lalo. The character is a fragile, shy boy with a smaller build, requiring a young performer who can bring sensitivity and authenticity to the role. Filming will take place in Tijuana and Rosarito, Baja California, and local young talent is encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Lalo in a feature film production
• Bring a shy, sensitive, and vulnerable personality to the character
• Perform dramatic and emotional scenes as required
• Follow direction from the director and production team
• Work professionally with fellow cast members and crew

Requirements

• Male child actor
• Ages 6–10
• Must live in Tijuana or Rosarito
• Smaller build preferred for the character
• Must be able to portray a shy and sensitive character
• Must be comfortable performing dramatic material

Compensation

• Compensation details not

Marquito Casting Call for “Los Cimarrones” Feature Film

Job Description

The upcoming feature film “Los Cimarrones” is seeking a young male actor to portray Marquito. The character is a strong-willed boy who must choose between loyalty to adults and loyalty to his siblings. Filming will take place in Tijuana and Rosarito, Baja California, and local young talent is encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Marquito in a feature film production
• Bring a strong-willed and engaging personality to the character
• Perform emotional and dramatic scenes involving family relationships and loyalty
• Follow direction from the director and production team
• Work professionally with fellow cast members and crew

Requirements

• Male child actor
• Ages 8–13
• Must live in Tijuana or Rosarito
• Must be able to portray a strong-willed character
• Must be comfortable performing dramatic and emotional material

Compensation

• Compensation details not

$1,800 Casting Call for Pickleball Players

Job Description

Amy Lim Casting is seeking pickleball players for a healthcare agency campaign with a major eye care brand, shooting one day on October 27, 2026 in the Philadelphia area. The production is casting non-union talent who look polished for an energetic new marketing campaign. Two roles are open: a male in his early 50s (Asian or Hispanic) who can swing a golf club and play pickleball, and a female in her early 40s (blonde or redhead) who must play pickleball.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a marketing campaign for a major eye care brand
• Play pickleball on camera during the one-day shoot

Requirements

• Male, early 50s, Asian or Hispanic, able to swing a golf club and play pickleball; or female, early 40s, blonde or redhead, must play pickleball
• Available for the one-day shoot on October 27, 2026 in the Philadelphia area

Compensation

• $850 per day session, plus 20% agency fee if applicable
• $1,000 per year usage, plus 20% agency fee if applicable, with a 3-year guarantee

Dollywood Virtual Open Call Auditions

Job Description

Dollywood Parks and Resorts is holding virtual open call auditions for talented singers, actors, musicians, and specialty acts to join its award-winning entertainment team for the 2027 season. Performers of all kinds are encouraged to apply through the Dollywood auditions page.

Job Responsibilities

• Audition for Dollywood’s 2027 season entertainment lineup
• Perform as a singer, actor, musician, or specialty act

Requirements

• Singers, actors, musicians, and specialty acts
• Apply through the Dollywood auditions page

Compensation

• Compensation details were not specified in the casting call

Intense Action Scene Training Workshop – Firearms and Western Action

Job Description

An intense action scene training workshop in Charlottesville, Virginia, is seeking performers interested in developing practical action skills for film and television. Participants will train in staged shootout scenes featuring firearms, Western action, military-style scenarios, and dramatic character work. The workshop includes instruction, rehearsals, wardrobe, weapons, ammunition, equipment, horses when applicable, and professionally filmed scenes that participants can use for their acting reels.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in rehearsed and professionally filmed action scenes
• Perform staged shootout sequences using provided firearms and equipment
• Follow all firearms safety procedures and instructor directions
• Perform scripted character interactions, movement, and action choreography
• Participate in scenarios inspired by historical and Western settings, including frontier, Civil War, Western shootout, and modern warfare scenes
• Perform physical action that may include running, jumping, falling, taking cover, kneeling, and advancing through staged combat scenes
• Work collaboratively with other performers during approximately 30 minutes of instruction, wardrobe, firearms preparation, and rehearsal
• Participate in approximately one hour of filming with multiple takes

Requirements

• Must complete a basic firearms safety course or have relevant firearms instructor, military, or law enforcement experience
• Must be in good physical condition and comfortable performing physically demanding action sequences
• Must be able to follow strict safety instructions while working with firearms
• Participants using horses must have basic to advanced equestrian training
• Talent with relevant acting, action, firearms, or horseback riding experience is encouraged
• Must be able to work in Charlottesville, Virginia

Compensation

• $100 deposit to reserve a workshop spot
• $400 per scene plus ammunition costs of approximately $20–$50
• Additional $20 for a second camera
• Additional $50 for drone footage