Movies and TV shows casting in Chicago

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Backstage
June 24, 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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'The Tias Are Called In'

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Tia Gloria (supporting, female, 50-80)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: Chicago
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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'Is That You?'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Elaine (supporting, female, 30-59)
- Roles pay up to: $125
- Casting locations: Chicago
- Learn more about the short film here

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Stand-Up Comedy Special, Paid Audience

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Stand-Up Comedy Audience (background / extra, all genders, 21-35)
- Roles pay up to: $40
- Casting locations: Chicago
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'This Piano Is Haunted'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Josephine Keller (Child) (supporting, female, 6-10)
--- Andre (supporting, male, 40-60)
- Roles pay up to: $450
- Casting locations: Chicago
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Love Jones'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Norlan (lead, male, 33-45)
- Roles pay up to: $110
- Casting locations: Chicago
- Learn more about the student film here

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'Austin'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Male, 9–12 (supporting, male, 9-12)
--- Male, 40–50 (supporting, male, 40-50)
--- Female, 25–35 (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $500
- Casting locations: Chicago
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Hide and Seek'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Stacey-Anne (supporting, female, 25-45)
--- Chevelle (lead, female, 25-45)
--- ICE Agent (lead, all genders, 25-60)
- Roles pay up to: $100
- Casting locations: Chicago
- Learn more about the student film here

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New Dating Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Singles With A Secret (real people, 21-37)
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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New Dating Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Singles With A Secret (real people, 21-37)
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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New Dating Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Singles With A Secret (real people, 21-37)
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'The Dade Massacre'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Major Francis L. Dade (lead, male, 40-50)
--- Osceola (lead, male, 28-35)
--- Private Ransom Clark (lead, male, 22-30)
- Roles pay up to: $1,500
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Untitled Friendship Feature Film

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Young Sara (lead, female, 6-12)
--- Young Sarah (lead, female, 6-12)
- Roles pay up to: $1,514
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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New Dating Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Singles With A Secret (real people, 21-37)
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'Friends with Biases'

- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Politically Open Americans (real people, 21-55)
- Roles pay up to: $1,600
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the documentary series here

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