Movies and TV shows casting in Chicago

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Backstage
June 3, 2026
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Movies and TV shows casting in Chicago

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention 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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'Stone Head'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lily (lead, 18-24)
--- Sara (supporting, 18-24)
--- Leif Johnson (supporting, 35+)
- Roles pay up to: $1,000
- Casting locations: Chicago
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Special Gift'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Shawn (lead, male, 22-28)
--- Hannah (lead, female, 18-26)
- Roles pay up to: $250
- Casting locations: Chicago
- Learn more about the short film here

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'We Are Not Friends'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Corey (lead, male, 38-43)
--- Diva (lead, female, 30-39)
--- LaToya (lead, female, 30-35)
- Casting locations: Chicago
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Lesion'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Elise Martin (supporting, female, 21-32)
- Roles pay up to: $679.80
- Casting locations: Chicago
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Nostalgia's'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Dezi (lead, male, 25-30)
--- Alisha (lead, female, 25-30)
--- Onyx (supporting, male, 25-30)
- Roles pay up to: $250
- Casting locations: Chicago
- Learn more about the student film here

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Tech Bro Satire Content Series

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Lead (lead, female, 24-39)
- Roles pay up to: $900
- Casting locations: Chicago
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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Untitled Feature Film

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Julia (supporting, female, 25-45)
--- Elder Roy (day player, male, 60-78)
--- Yemoja (supporting, female, 35-50)
- Roles pay up to: $2,000
- Casting locations: Chicago
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Coming of Age Feature Film, Twin Boys

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Sam (supporting, male, 13-15)
--- Brin (supporting, male, 13-15)
- Roles pay up to: $8,436
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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High-Impact Vertical Drama Series

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Lead Female (lead, female, 18-35)
--- Lead Male (lead, male, 18-40)
- Roles pay up to: $6,400
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Open Call for ReelShort Vertical Productions

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Lead Male Types (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Lead Female Types (female, 25-35)
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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