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Movies and TV shows casting in Chicago

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Backstage for Backstage
March 19, 2025
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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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''Death by Alcohol,' Actors and Crew'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Rose (supporting, female, 35-46)
--- William "Bill" Hurdles (lead, male, 50-60)
--- Sheila Hurdles (supporting, female, 40-55)
- Average hourly rate: $10
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Cult College'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kylie (supporting, female, 18-25)
--- Trevor (supporting, male, 18-25)
--- Jacqui (supporting, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Deadly Deals'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- The Intern (supporting, 18-30)
--- Danny Dynamo (lead, male, 35-55)
--- Audience Members (background extra, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Anonymous'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Juan (supporting, male, 23-27)
--- Shannona Glass (lead, female, 21-27)
--- Sarah Moore (supporting, female, 40-60)
- Average hourly rate: $27
- 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 (day player, male, 28-60)
--- Rifleman (supporting, male, 26-55)
--- Production Assistant/Craft Services (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Redline'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Video Editor (crew)
--- Cinematographer (crew)
--- Production Designer (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Real Estate Squatting'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Real Estate Squatter (content creators & real people, male, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the short 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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'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, Illinois
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Shall We Dance'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- David (supporting, male, 30-50)
--- Richard Ableman (lead, male, 30-50)
--- Sylvia Ableman (lead, female, 30-50)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Girl With No Talent'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Charlotte (lead, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Untitled Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Henry (supporting, male, 21-45)
--- Ben (lead, male, 21-40)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'What The Left Hand Knows'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Sales Rep (supporting, male, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, 40-100)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Damn Damon'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- June (day player, 21-35)
--- Lala (lead, female, 21-35)
--- Larry (day player, male, 21-35)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Trade-Off'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ledger (lead, 19-26)
--- Rash (lead, 19-26)
- Average hourly rate: $14
- Casting locations: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Learn more about the short film here

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