Movies and TV shows casting in Illinois
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 Illinois, and which roles they're looking to fill.
Illinois open casting calls for movie and TV productions
'Rumspringa'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mackenzie (supporting, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $36
- Casting locations: Oak Park
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Galactic'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Tammy (supporting, female, 18-45)
--- Earl (supporting, male, 25-55)
--- Annie Jane (lead, female, 40-70)
- Average hourly rate: $93
- Casting locations: Chicago
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Untitled Thriller Feature Film'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Leading Male Actor (lead, male, 18-100)
--- Leading Female Actress (lead, female, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Chicago
- Learn more about the feature film here
'219 "The Series"'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Extra (background extra, 8-100)
--- Police Officer Extra (background extra, 21-100)
--- Production Assistant (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Chicago
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'The Girl in the Street'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Sasha (supporting, female, 18-30)
--- Malachi (lead, male, 18-32)
--- Val (supporting, female, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: Chicago, Homewood
- Learn more about the short film here
'Saving Ava'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Younger Versions of Leads (lead, 7-12)
--- Officer Toby (supporting, male, 26-60)
--- Randy Brando (supporting, male, 27-60)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Chicago
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Netflix Untitled Documentary'
- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Kay - Female Looks 22 (lead, 20-24)
--- Mac - LONG HAIR (lead, male, 20-23)
--- Cecil - Male Looks 17 (lead, male, 18-22)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Elk Grove Village, Champaign, Rantoul, Chicago
- Learn more about the documentary here
'Capsule'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Brad (lead, male, 24-40)
--- Katie (lead, female, 26-35)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Maple Park, Naperville
- Learn more about the short film here
'The Rules of Brotherhood'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Razul (supporting, male, 25-40)
--- Ray (lead, 25-35)
--- Kani (supporting, male, 20-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Chicago
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Dueling Watchers'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Tika (lead, female, 15-20)
--- Video Editor (crew)
--- Key PA (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Aurora, Sandwich, Big Rock, Chicago, Naperville
- Learn more about the short film here
Nationwide open casting calls for movie and TV productions
'Kevin's Last Halloween'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- News Cameraperson (day player, 18-28)
--- Kevin Kraven (lead, male, 14-18)
--- News Anchor (day player, male, 40-60)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Vanderpump Villa'
- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Celebration Parties With Guests of 6-8 People (lead, 21-100)
--- Hospitality Professionals (lead, 21-100)
--- Real Fine Dining Servers (lead, 21-50)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Learn more about the reality TV show here
