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Movies and TV shows casting in Chicago

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Backstage
December 18, 2024
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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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'The Shadow in the Pages'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Clay Foster (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Evelyn Stroud (lead, female, 25-55)
--- Charlotte Hayes (supporting, female, 20-45)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- 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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'Why I Love You'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- James (lead, male, 28-35)
--- Cara (lead, female, 23-30)
--- Joy (supporting, female, 22-35)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'219'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Featured Extra (background extra, 18-100)
--- SFX Makeup Artist (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Vice'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jennifer (lead, female, 21-40)
--- Anthony Deimos (lead, male, 21-40)
--- Charlie (lead, female, 21-40)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Conversation Among the Ruins'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Video Editor (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here

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'No Right Answer'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Trey (lead, male, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $17
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Assassin League Episode II'

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

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'The Scientists,' Cinematogapher'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Cinematographer (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $135
- 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)
--- Henchwoman (lead, female, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Potently Eloquent'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kristy (supporting, female, 22-50)
- Average hourly rate: $150
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Dancing Animals'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Julie (lead, female, 18-35)
--- Anna (supporting, female, 35-65)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Peter & Paul'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Fonseca (supporting, female, 24-35)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Learn more about the short film here

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'He's Definitely Dead'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Becca (lead, female, 20-30)
--- Max (supporting, male, 18-50)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Learn more about the short film here

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