Fargo TV series is now filming the new season in Chicago. The show is in production and Chicago area casting directors are now casting locals that would like to work as paid TV show extras on set. Fargo is described as a black comedy/crime drama. The show is setup as an anthology with differing stories… Read More »
The Haddonfield Nightmare: A Halloween Fan-Film Location: Lisle, Illinois Type: Film Auditions will be held IN PERSON at Benedictine University in Lisle, IL on Friday, December 6th, 2019 from 6:00-9:00 pm and Saturday December 7th, 2019 from 12:00-4:00 pm. John Tate/John Strode (Lead) Age: 38-42 Description: Caucasian male, a college professor who is trying to… Read More »
Auditions for The Polar Express, Christmas City Express Train Rides in Metro-Chicago Location: Chicago Type: Theater Auditions for The Polar Express, Christmas City Express Train Rides in Metro-Chicago AUDITIONS for Actors and Musical Theater Actors for paid holiday work! Both shows are live, highly interactive, semi-scripted 60-minute performances (improv skills a plus) aboard a moving… Read More »
FREEFORM UNTITLED ROMANTIC COMEDY FILMING DATE: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH LOCATION: CHICAGO CALL TIME: 9:00 AM RATE: $104/8 ROLE: SEE BELOW NOTE: INTERIOR SCENES FATHER OF THE GROOM: Male, Caucasian, Dark Hair, ages 45-58 Parents should wear suiting and dresses in indicated color. WEDDING GUESTS: Male, Any Ethnicity, Ages 25 – 60 The guests should bring… Read More »
The Haddonfield Nightmare Location: Chicago, IL Type: Film CASTING NOTICE We are now casting for our upcoming FEATURE LENGTH FILM “The Haddonfield Nightmare: A Halloween Fan-Film” This project will film MARCH-MAY 2020. If you or someone you may know is interested in being in the film please have them submit interest to batproductionscasting@gmail.com Synopsis: Following… Read More »
Location: Chicago Type: Student Films CASTING CALL: VICTOR, MALE, 50’s (BLIND CASTING): Victor is a tough, take-no-shit kind of guy. A product of the mob through and through. He is wise, intelligent, and still left with a deep sense of honor. JASON, MALE, 20s – 30s (BLIND CASTING): Jason is a hotshot, endowed with a… Read More »
Crossties Location: Chicago, IL Type: Student Films Columbia College Chicago student short film seeking actors of color for a 5-8 minute short. Nancy, 35-50, person of color preferred. Speaking role. Nancy is a mother grieving over the loss of her son a year earlier. Tony, 18-25, person of color preferred. Speaking role. Tony is a… Read More »
CASTING FOR INDIE HORROR FILM ‘MR. BILLABONG’ IN CHICAGO Location: Chicago, Illinois Type: Film This casting is for the female lead of a short horror film entitled ‘Mr. Billabong’ that has an ERT of 9 minutes. ‘Mr. Billabong’ begins with Tara, a woman doing an online documentary about a 1950’s children’s show called Mr. Billabong… Read More »
Casting extras in Chicago. The Showtime series, The Chi, is coming back for season 3 and is currently in production in the Chicago area. The Chi is created by Boomerang creator Lena Waithe and produced by Fox 21 Television Studios. Lena Waithe won an Emmy for Netflix’s Master of None. Lena Waithe also exec. produces… Read More »
Native Gardens Location: Chicago, IL Type: Theater AUDITION DATES: Monday, November 4, 2019 11:00 am – 6:00 pm (CDT) | Break From 2:00pm – 3:00pm LOCATION: Actors’ Equity Association – Chicago Member Center 557 W Randolph St, 1st Fl Chicago, IL 60661 Members May signup through the AEA Member Portal at https://www.actorsequity.org. EMC candidates and… Read More »
The movie based on the trial of the Chicago 7 is in production and casting extras. The period project is filming in Chicago this fall. Aaron Sorkin is behind the film which seemed to have some funding issues earlier but is set to go now. “The Trial of the Chicago 7” documents actual events that… Read More »
Within A Flooding Keep Location: Chicago, Il, United States Type: Student Films Auditions held in South Loop, Chicago, IL on October 25th and 26th 2019. Rehearsal on November 8, 2019. South Loop, Chicago, IL Shooting Dates: November 9th and 10th, 2019. Chicago, IL. Casting for the role of Ruth. Ruth Reed is a mother and… Read More »
Horror Short Film Casting in Chicago Location: Chicago, Illinois Type: Film Production title: Marco Polo Union / Non-Union: Non-Union Compensation: $140 Shoot Date: Saturday October 19th. Synopsis: Alicyn comes home to her boyfriend who wants to play a game, only to discover there’s a third person involved. Casting for: Alicyn Alicyn is battling apathy in… Read More »
Standing Mute Location: Chicago Illinois Type: Film “Standing Mute” is a futuristic action-adventure short film based on the first chapter of the titular novel. Synopsis: Rowena, a young scientist, comes to the rescue of a grievously wounded man, only to discover that he is the boy who had affected her life profoundly while in secondary… Read More »
Casting Call for Indie Horror Short Film ‘Freshly Dug Grave’ in Chicago Illinois Location: Chicago, Illinois Type: Film Production title: Freshly Dug Grave Union / Non-Union: Non-Union Production Type: Independent Project length: Short Film (8 minutes) Compensation: $150 DATES: Shoot Date: Saturday November 2nd. Synopsis: Kayla has a successful makeup Vlog on YouTube with nearly… Read More »