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Movies and TV shows casting in Chicago

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Backstage
January 22, 2025
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Movies and TV shows casting in Chicago

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.

Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in Chicago, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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''Death by Alcohol,' Actors and Crew'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Rose (supporting, female, 35-46)
--- William "Bill" Hurdles (lead, male, 50-60)
--- Sheila Hurdles (supporting, female, 40-55)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Bond Between Us'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Jessica (supporting, female, 21-25)
--- Young Rochelle (lead, female, 13-15)
--- Jeromy (supporting, male, 18-22)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Assassin League Episode II'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- James (lead, male, 21-31)
--- Production Assistant (crew)
--- Lead Stunt Performer (other, male, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $83
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Quench'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Daughter (supporting, female, 18-30)
--- Father (supporting, male, 35-60)
--- Mother (supporting, female, 35-60)
- Average hourly rate: $21
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Wake Up, Lilly'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Alex (day player, 18-21)
--- Lilly (lead, female, 18-23)
--- Katherine (supporting, female, 28-45)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Your Story'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- TV Personality (other, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'Darkest Betrayal of love season 1 lgbt'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Domo (lead, female, 18-100)
--- Stud Model (models, female, 18-100)
--- Brooklyn (lead, female, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'The Clothes On Our Backs'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Chelsey (supporting, female, 18-30)
--- Samuel Meekins (supporting, male, 18-25)
--- Montee (supporting, 40-60)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Knocking'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Winnie (lead, female, 18-60)
--- Livia (lead, female, 30-70)
- Average hourly rate: $16
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Fight Back'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Austin (lead, male, 10-14)
--- Henchwoman (lead, female, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $16
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Untitled Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Abigail (supporting, female, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Spider-Man: Fallout,' Fan-Film'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Extras (background extra, 10-70)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'So Long, Farewell'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Hostess (day player, female, 18-29)
--- Woman (day player, female, 28-32)
--- School Staff Member (day player, 24-35)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'In Dreams...'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Sydney (lead, female, 21-30)
--- Ella (lead, female, 21-30)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Purdue Global'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Retail Worker (other, 20-30)
--- Mechanic (other, male, 40-50)
--- Receptionist (supporting, female, 30-40)
- Average hourly rate: $187
- Casting locations: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Learn more about the short film here

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