Movies and TV Shows Casting in Illinois

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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, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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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
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Real Estate Squatting'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Real Estate Squatter (, male, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: Oak Park, Chicago
- Learn more about the short film here

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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
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Sh*thole'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Landlord (supporting, male, 50-70)
--- Miss Lizbeth (supporting, female, 55-85)
--- Lisa (lead, female, 35-60)
- Average hourly rate: $10
- Casting locations: Evanston, Chicago
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Hair Clair'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Clair (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, trans female, 25-35)
--- Amber/Hair (supporting, female, gender-nonconforming, trans female, 30-40)
--- Sound Mixer/Recordist (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $10
- Casting locations: Chicago, Homewood
- 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
- 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
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Whackers'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Wally (lead, 35-50)
--- Thad (lead, male, 18-22)
--- Rose (supporting, female, 35-70)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Chicago
- Learn more about the short film here

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'From Darkness into Being'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ric (supporting, male, 25-45)
--- Simon (supporting, male, 25-45)
--- Amari (lead, male, 30-45)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: South Elgin, Chicago
- Learn more about the short film here

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'LA Dreams' Music Video'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Monique (lead, female, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $41
- Casting locations: Chicago
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Octarine'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Emma (day player, female, 10-16)
--- Eileen Rye (lead, female, 18-35)
--- Fang (lead, non-binary, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $56
- Casting locations: St. Louis, Missouri
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Country Doctor,' KS + MO Local Roles'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jerry (day player, male, 18-100)
--- Dr. Ballard (supporting, male, 55-100)
--- Hank (day player, male, 9-15)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Kansas City, Missouri
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Gym Humor Skits'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- College Aged Actor (lead, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Independence, Missouri; Joplin, Missouri; Kansas City, Missouri
- Learn more about the short film here