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ExtraOrdinary Casting, Chicago, IL (2026)

07/31/2026

Congrats to the few that had line(s) in this film, to the few that worked it as background talent and appreciate those that submitted that we could not book for lack of roles!

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Email just went out re-checking avail for just a few possible extras for tomorrow (last day).

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This film is wrapping early. Tomorrow, Wednesday, is the last day. Once we know what is needed for tomorrow, will be booking. Thanks all for standing by. They did not need many extras after all.

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If you do not hear from us by later this afternoon, can release this shoot. If anything comes up, we will ask you individually if you are available. They will be wrapping after this week. We just have not heard of any updates. Sometimes low budget productions try to get 'volunteers' or cancel the idea of having background because of the budget funds running low. Not sure if this is the case here or they just do not need or know. Either way, we do not want you waiting around passing up other paid opportunities. Thanks so much! No new submissions needed. We have SO MANY great options to pull from.

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These submissions are in now. The Director and Producer will make a final decision by tomorrow, Sunday afternoon. Thanks all!

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Looking for 2 minor talent to play brother and sister.
When we select, they will need to resemble the main actor.
Both need to be Caucasian. Boy needs to have brown hair and brown eyes and be tall and thin.
Girl will need to look younger than the boy.

BOY: 10--16 years old

GIRL: 6--8 years old

SAG/AFTRA speaking role
Location:
near 3700 W. Huron Street, Chicago, Illinois 60624

SHOOT DATE this Monday, August 3rd

Please email a couple current color photos with only your child in the picture. Current hair style and color. Face and full body. No sunglasses. Include current sizes.

TO: [email protected] by Friday (tomorrow) at NOON for consideration, review and possible booking.

MINOR in subject

work permit needs to be current

please include current height

Most likely it will be a morning call time--not certain yet--approx. time frame
they have many other scenes this day in the other home, so they will need a lot of time for that, which means your day will not be extremely long.

Indie Movie in subject line--if SAG or SAG/AFTRA eligible, please include SAG #
Those will be looked at first. Ultra Low Budget (UPA) Role under SAG-AFTRA Contract available at the union's rate of $249.00 for the Day under SAG-AFTRA contract.

Scene in the bedroom sister talking to brother about her teddy bear. He overcomes her fears. This is a flashback to when she was alive.

This is another great team we have been working with.

Thank you~

07/24/2026

7-30 UPDATE for movie:

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No Restaurant or Reporters or Police for tomorrow either. They will be in the home.

Will be searching for a young version of the actors for Monday. Post going up by the weekend.

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With weather and schedule changes and numbers dropping, we could not book everyone we wanted to 🙁 They only needed 3 Police Officers so far and they wrap up next week. There will be a couple days next week and possibly tomorrow (up in the air right now). So....no need to hold. We still have you from checking in with your previous interest and will ask if available for new date if needed. We had so many wonderful people interested. Thanks so much!

The EMT and one Detective may be August 4 or 5 instead.

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Here is another exciting opportunity for just a few talent~

For this upcoming indie union ultra low budget movie, we will need only a few background extras. Police, Detective, EMT, Reporters, and a few in the restaurant.

They are paying the full extra rate ($136.40 for up to 8 hours at wrap). Paid at wrap of your day/night. You need to stay until you are wrapped. If overtime, time and one half will be added.

If you are submitted, please hold until we cast this film. If booked, we need to count on you. Only a few will be working these very important scenes. The remainder of the film seems to be the actors only. No extras.

Any ethnicity/gender. 25 to 70 years old to play Police, Detective, and Reporters. We may also need a few extras for the dining scenes in the restaurant.

Location: CHICAGO, Illinois

SHOOT DATE: Friday, July 31st (you need to be available the entire day/night) since we do not know call time or wrap time. Could go late. Please submit only if you can stay available for this in case booked. We will know by Monday.

Please email a few current color photos with only you in the picture. Current hair style and color. Face and full body. No sunglasses. Include your current sizes:T-shirt: Shirt: Shoe: Pants: Dress or Jacket: Height: Cell #: *also note if you have any uniform accessories for police type work in case they do not have your size.

TO: [email protected] by Friday (tomorrow) at NOON for consideration, review and possible booking.

NIGHTSCAPE in subject line

Please note if you are SAG and give your SAG/AFTRA #. There may be an Ultra Low Budget (UPA) under SAG-AFTRA Reporter role available at their rate of $249/Day under SAG-AFTRA contract. If you are ONLY submitting for the SAG role, please note that in your email. This is a one-liner.

You will know by tomorrow evening if you were submitted.
This is another great team we have been working with. If you were on 'Rebirth' and a few other films, you may see a few familiar production staffers.

Thank you~

07/06/2026

Emails have gone out to the top selects for this shoot with instructions for self tape. Thank you!

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We will know on Monday the short list for this one and who we will need a self-tape on. So many great submissions they are considering. We do not need any more emails. Thanks all!

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Please read the following re-post in its entirety, and submit via email if interested.

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Love Purses Promotional Video:

Produced by Mark Roscoe Productions
Written by Karen Peake

Casting for 3 parts- non union
Each part pays $200/10 hrs. paid at end of shoot day. Actors will be taken care of on set.

Video will be shot in the NW Indiana area at beginning of August. We will try to work with chosen actors’ availability.

Capsule: This promotional video is being produced to help raise supportive funds for women of abuse and intimate crime. The Love Purses non-profit organization donates personal everyday supplies to the victims to help them with a fresh start. Love Purses has already helped over 20,000 recipients worldwide.

Please be aware that the subject matter in this project focuses on an escape from domestic abuse with the help of a supportive team of family and friends. The beginning of the video portrays some domestic violence: a cereal bowl being thrown on the ground and verbal abuse from the husband. Actors able to portray strong emotions are needed.

Anna, WIFE
Anna is ethnically ambiguous (or possibly Latina), brown hair, 30-38 yrs. old. Able to portray intense emotions as she navigates the dangerous life she has found herself enmeshed in with her son.

Ray, HUSBAND
Ray is ethnically ambiguous with brown hair, 32-40 yrs. old. Imposing. Able to portray intense, angry emotions.

Joey, SON
Joey is ethnically ambiguous with brown hair, 8-10 years old. Should have an understanding of what he will be witnessing on set: some domestic abuse (nothing physical) but it will be a tense scene. He will be the hero by standing up to his dad to defend his mom. There is a hopeful ending as he embraces his mom as they drive off to get help.

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email for consideration to:

[email protected]

Please include age, current cell # and height

Photos and headshot needs to be current. Include your current resume.

Thank You!

06/24/2026

This has been booked for all 3 days. Thanks all for last minute bookings!

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UPDATE~~a couple MINORS needed for tomorrow!
SAG EXTRA

Another great 'last minute' opportunity here for kids with
a current Work Permit!

FOR: Meijer grocery store TOMORROW, Thursday.

We need 2 Caucasian children 7--11 years old preferable and prefer female. Prefer SAG. If you child is SAG, please include their SAG #. We will consider Non-Union and upgrade if the need arises. The SAG extra rate is 'much' higher than non-union for a commercial. They would be Taft-Hartiled and not a must join if their first union commercial under contract.

ADULTS: If you submitted for Wednesday or Thursday, we are still waiting Thursday's decisions. Wednesday is going great. FRIDAY is also an option. If you already submitted and not available Friday, email [email protected] so we can take you off for Friday, but still leave you in consideration for tomorrow.

LOCATION: Filming in Lisle, Illinois. Self drive.
SUBMIT: Please email your MINOR's current photos with your current cell # and age
Email asap to:
[email protected]

Thanks all!

06/23/2026

Tomorrow, Wednesday, has been cast. We will have Thursday's selects by morning.

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SAG extras casting opportunity -- Emergency Last Minute Needs:

SAG in good standing

FOR: Meijer grocery store / tailgate scene / Signatory: Donor

WHEN: Tomorrow, Wednesday, the 24th and/or Thursday, the 25th

Wednesday mid-aged. Any gender.
Thursday Millennials only. Any gender.

LOCATION: Filming in Lisle, Illinois. Self drive.

SUBMIT: Please email your current photo and headshot with your current cell #

Mail asap to:

[email protected]

Include your SAG # for contract

06/10/2026

Talent has been selected for this. Thanks all!

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We have enough great submissions for this. The few selects will be notified by 6PM today. Thanks all!

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So, now this! Always something exciting.

It involves going on a loud stage as a background dancer for about 20 minutes -- kind of --Saturday, June 13th. Fun!

You need to be a SENIOR! You do not need to be a good dancer, but mobile enough to get on stage with assistance and have some moves on stage. It will be loud. You will be able to wear ear plugs as long as you can hear the instructions. On stage time should only be about 20 minutes.

A Chicago Downtown/River North Hotel by NOON to head to the stadium for an around 4PM show.

If you or you know someone (parents/grandparents) that have energy to make this happen and available so last minute, submit.

It is for an artist performing at one of the largest hip-hop festivals in the country. You would be escorted to the stage with a few other 'seniors'. The Rate of Pay on this is $150.00. There would be a photo release in case it goes viral.

There may be a rehearsal (Rate of Pay: $75.00) this Friday afternoon before the performance this Saturday, June 13th. The rehearsal will be a shorter time frame. The show will be all afternoon. Most of the time is transporting from their motel (where free parking will be) to the venue and back to the hotel later. Then being escorted to behind stage of the performer. These escorts are working to get you to stage in a golf cart. Bring your cane or other walking device if have. Safety. #1. Bring your cane or other walking device if have. It will familiarize yourself with the music, stage flow, and overall concept, though those details are still being finalized.

The creative idea is intentionally playful and comedic. The concept revolves around having older individuals "turning up" on stage creating a fun visual contrast and encouraging the younger audience to do the same. Think high-energy grandparents at the party rather than traditional background extras.

The primary requirement is simply that participants are comfortable moving around the stage, dancing, engaging with the energy of the performance, and having fun. There is no formal choreography involved — we're looking for personality, enthusiasm, and people who can naturally play into the moment.

Given the live festival environment, we'd want to ensure everything is executed safely, professionally, and in coordination with festival production.

Email ASAP: [email protected]

your current color photo (no one else in picture)

SENIOR in subject

Thank You!

06/07/2026

These selects have been booked. Everyone else can release. Thanks all!

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So many great submissions. We will know who they go with by the end of the week.

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For the upcoming indie non-union ultra low budget drama shooting in the CHICAGOLAND/ELGIN area, we will need only a few background talent for one day for one scene.

You would play a police officer type or EMT for a HALF-DAY (evening) of Tuesday, June 23rd. Probably starting not before 7PM and not wrapping after midnight.

If you are submitted, please hold until cast. If booked, we need to count on you. Only a few will be working this crucial scene.

All Actors Ultra Low Rate of Pay is: $75.00 (plus overtime if over 4 hours) You will be taken care of on set. From parking to professionalism, crafty to being paid your check right at wrap! We worked this out so you do not even have to wait a day.

Need to have your own transportation to (most likely the Elgin, Illinois area).

Any ethnicity/gender. 25 to 60 years old

SHOOT DATE(s): Nite scenes scheduled for Tuesday, June 23rd

Thank you~

Please email a few current color photos with only you in the picture. Current hair style and color. Face and full body. No sunglasses. Tonight only since we will get a lot of good ones :)

TO: [email protected]

for consideration, review and possible submission
INDIE DRAMA in subject line
*include your height and cell # and please include all of your sizes so they can order your uniform if cast

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character role casting is not complete yet--still accepting for young man and little boy***see post
Stand In has been selected.

06/05/2026

Here is another upcoming indie non-union ultra low budget drama shooting in the CHICAGOLAND area. You should have some acting experience. What a great opportunity for 3 young actors~who do you know???

All Actors Ultra Low Rate of Pay is: $150 for the day (up to 8 hours) ultra low budget and taken care of on set. Ultra low budget does not mean ultra low success. Many films make it big! It's the Director, Storyline, Talent, Production, Crew, etc. that has the makings for a great product.

We worked it out so that you will be handed a check at the end of your work day! No waiting.

Meals and parking will be provided as usual. Need to have your own transportation for the different locations in Chicago and suburbs. Most likely Elgin area.

SHOOT DATE(s): Nite scenes scheduled for Tuesday, June 23rd (with the exception of needing LIV one more day). 'Tentatively' they have this day scheduled for July 3rd.

We are casting a younger version of our protagonist played by someone who appears 6-8 years old. Needs to have a current work permit now or in the process. Also casting a younger version of his parents.

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Young OLIVER has 3 lines. This would all be filmed on the same night near Elgin. Wrap most likely by 10:00 PM. It will not be an early call time. Night scenes. His guardian needs to be there the entire time. Caucasian. Brown hair and eyes. (1 day)

Young LIV: 20--25 years old to play young mom of Oliver. Prefer brown eyes. Caucasian. Brown curly hair that would be preferred (2 days)

Young WILL: 20--25 years old to play young dad of Oliver. Caucasian. Prefer brown eyes. Will is 6' 0" with dirty blond hair
(1 day)

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Those characters are Young Will and Liv (Young Oliver's parents) and they'll be a 22 y/o man and 22 y/o woman. We will also need Liv for a second day, tentatively scheduled for July 2nd.

We have photos we need to reference but must keep confidential for now.

Since you would be required to deliver a few lines, if you have a reel or sample, please forward that also, along with your resume.

Thanks~

The Director was an extra years ago here in Chicago. She is amazing. This is the same film we had a post for the female Stand In for. We will know by Monday who is selected for that.

Please email a few current color photos/headshot with only you in the picture. Current hair style and color. Face and full body.

TO: [email protected]
for consideration, review and possible submission

INDIE DRAMA in subject line
*include your height and cell #

06/03/2026

Our Stand In has been booked. Thanks all!

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We have enough great submissions for our Stand In now. Thanks everyone~will be cast by this weekend.

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Here is a low budget indie and a great opportunity for a female caucasian STAND IN with blonde hair. The actress is 5'1".
21 to 40 years old.

The Director was an extra years ago here in Chicago. She is amazing. Another great team. People helping people.

2nd team needs to be able to completely clear your weekdays from June 15th through July 3rd.

They will pay you every Friday beginning the first week! And, of course, meals and parking will be provided.

The Stand In Rate is a little lower than the norm. It is minimum wage, with a guarantee of 8 hours ($132.80 per day, PLUS 1.5x overtime).

Need to have Stand In experience. Blonde hair and 5'0" to 5'3". No taller. Caucasian skin tone.

Need total availability during this time as she is working ALL 15 days. So, that should be at least a couple grand for you by wrap.

Need to have your own transportation for the different locations in Chicago and suburbs.

Please email a few current color photos/headshot with only you in picture. Current hair style and color. Face and full body. And, list any Stand In experience you have to:

[email protected]
STAND IN in subject

THANK YOU!

*looks like this is the only Stand In we are looking for

05/23/2026

Sorry to say they cancelled the featured background players for this shoot even before selecting. Client decided they were not necessary in the scenes. Thanks so much for the AWESOME submissions! You can release avail.

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Major Non-Union League Soccer commercial in
Chicago June 2--3.

Rate of Pay: $1,000 each for approximately 4--5 hours. Unlimited; however, the last one they did was up for less than a year on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. Non-Speaking.

We are in search of (2) enthusiastic talent 65+ years old, ideally one male and one female. Any Ethnicity.

They would be non-speaking roles, approximately four hours for this 'Featured Extra' role is:
LOCATION is near Belmont Avenue and Ogden Avenue in CHICAGO.

Potential Date(s):Tuesday, June 2 | approx. 1:30PM-6PM;
OR Wednesday, June 3 | approx. 7:00AM - 12:30PM OR Wednesday, June 3 | approx. 10:30AM - 3PM

If you are not available for all of these time slots (since we do not know exacts yet), let us know in your email what you are available for.

Please email your current color photos (at least one face and one body shot) with current hair/color and facial hair to:
[email protected]
before Tuesday morning for consideration for submission
*include your height and current cell #

SENIOR in subject line

Photo should be of you only (unless you are submitting as a couple) in good lighting with no sunglasses on and no one else in the picture.

Thanks~~

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