Movies and TV Shows Casting in Chicago

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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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'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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'My Right Hand'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Aaron (supporting, male, 8-15)
--- Nadia (supporting, female, 17-25)
--- Rami (lead, male, 8-15)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Vice'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jennifer (lead, female, 21-35)
--- Anthony Deimos (lead, male, 21-35)
--- Charlie (lead, female, 21-35)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Freedom of the Press'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Gunner (supporting, male, 28-50)
--- Production Assistant/Craft Services (crew)
--- Rifleman (supporting, male, 26-55)
- Average hourly rate: $43
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Elkhorn Special'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lexie (lead, female, 21-29)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Big City Lover'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Miranda (supporting, female, 25-35)
--- Brian Marshmallow (lead, male, 38-48)
--- Dangerous Man 1 (day player, male, 33-50)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'A Tale of Two'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Hugo (supporting, male, 35-50)
--- Sable (supporting, male, 40-50)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Run For Your Life'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mikey (lead, male, 20-30)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Village' TV series'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- News Anchor / Field Reporter (supporting, 18-100)
--- Officer Aguirre (other, female, 22-45)
--- Governor Almond (other, male, 45-70)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'100 Project'

- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Character A - Young Man (day player, male, 21-27)
--- Character A - Teen (day player, male, 14-16)
--- Character B - Young Man (day player, male, 23-28)
- Average hourly rate: $87
- Casting locations: Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Learn more about the documentary series here

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'The Tongue Tied Trilogy'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- King (lead, female, 18-27)
--- Charlie (lead, male, 18-27)
--- Mac Kelly (lead, male, 18-27)
- Average hourly rate: $16
- Casting locations: Grand Rapids, Michigan; Lansing, Michigan
- Learn more about the feature film here