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, and which roles they're looking to fill.

Illinois open casting calls for movie and TV productions

'Slay'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Agnes (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Ryan Carter (supporting, male, 18-25)
--- Beelzebub (supporting, male, 40-60)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Chicago
- Learn more about the feature film here

'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
- Learn more about the scripted show here

'Dueling Watchers'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Tika (lead, female, 15-20)
--- Video Editor (crew)
--- Key PA (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Sandwich, Aurora, Big Rock, Chicago, Naperville
- Learn more about the short film here

'Cupids Chokehold'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Eleanor (lead, 25-35)
--- Gabby (supporting, female, non-binary, 25-35)
--- Nicolette (lead, female, non-binary, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Chicago, South Elgin
- Learn more about the scripted show here

'Breakups'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jennifer (supporting, female, 21-29)
--- Henry (supporting, male, 21-29)
--- Warford (lead, male, 21-29)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Chicago
- Learn more about the short film here

'Princes & Thieves', Docudrama'
- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Mary (lead, female, 25-35)
--- Joe Murphy - Chicago Cop (lead, male, 45-100)
--- Marilyn Monroe (lead, female, 30-40)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Chicago
- Learn more about the documentary here

'Wind Therapy,' Video Editor'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Video Editor (crew, 18-99)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: Chicago
- Learn more about the feature film here

'So Long, Farewell'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- James (supporting, male, 18-24)
--- Haley (supporting, female, 18-24)
--- Elise (supporting, female, 18-22)
- Average hourly rate: $16
- Casting locations: Chicago
- Learn more about the feature film here

'The Goodmans'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Crew (crew)
--- Malcolm Goodman (lead, male, 22-30)
--- Maya Goodman (lead, female, 23-32)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Chicago
- Learn more about the scripted show here

'Escaping Paralysis'
- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Rob (Male Lead) (lead, male, 17-29)
--- Mike (Supporting Cast) (supporting, male, 30-40)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: Chicago
- Learn more about the documentary here

Nationwide open casting calls for movie and TV productions

'Spider-Man: Fallout,' Fan-Film'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Extras (background extra, 10-70)
--- Kindred (lead, male, 22-35)
--- Jinx (voiceover, female, 20-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Learn more about the short film here

'Vanderpump Villa - hit show on Hulu'
- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Celebration Parties With Guests of 6-8 People (lead, 21-100)
--- Hospitality Professionals (lead, 21-100)
--- Real Fine Dining Servers (lead, 21-50)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

Open casting calls for movie and TV productions in neighboring states

'Untitled Art Dramatic Film'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Bobby (lead, male, 18-27)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: Hammond, Indiana
- Learn more about the feature film here

'America Lasting Impressions'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- LINDA (lead, female, 18-25)
--- MIKE (lead, male, 18-25)
--- DREW (lead, male, 26-59)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: La Grange, Kentucky
- Learn more about the feature film here

'The Lost Healer'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Kiva (lead, female, 18-25)
--- General Graeme (supporting, male, 40-55)
--- Rian (lead, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Union, Kentucky; Louisville, Kentucky
- Learn more about the scripted show here