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Movies and TV shows casting in Chicago

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Backstage
February 26, 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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'Casserole'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Darla (day player, female, 18-30)
--- Roger (lead, male, 18-30)
--- Barbara (lead, female, 50-70)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Redline'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Video Editor (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Punisher'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- James (supporting, male, 28-48)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Riverlight'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Marie Miller (lead, female, 15-20)
--- Jake Harper (lead, male, 15-21)
--- Sheriff Drake (lead, male, 40-56)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Fight Back'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Austin (lead, male, 10-14)
- Average hourly rate: $16
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the feature film 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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'On The Floor'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Usher (lead, male, 18-26)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film 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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'Vertical'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Alice (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Jack (lead, male, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here

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''Death by Alcohol,' Actors and Crew'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Rose (supporting, female, 35-46)
- Average hourly rate: $10
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- 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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'Bunderkin:' An Animated Mystery/Adventure Series'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Keekee "Know-It-All" (voiceover, female, 12-100)
- Average hourly rate: $200
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Transfigured'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mark (lead, male, 25-50)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Muskegon, Michigan; Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Open'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Charlotte (lead, female, 18-18)
--- Lizzie (lead, female, 18-18)
--- Tyler (supporting, male, 18-18)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Bloodhail'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Barry (lead, male, 20-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Learn more about the short film here

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