Movies and TV shows casting in Illinois

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May 27, 2026
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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. compiled a list of projects casting right now in Illinois and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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Untitled Feature Film

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Julia (supporting, female, 25-45)
--- Elder Roy (day player, male, 60-78)
--- Yemoja (supporting, female, 35-50)
- Roles pay up to: $2,000
- Casting locations: Chicago, IL
- Learn more about the feature film

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'Stone Head'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lily (lead, 18-24)
--- Sara (supporting, 18-24)
--- Leif Johnson (supporting, 35+)
- Roles pay up to: $1,000
- Casting locations: Indianapolis, IN; Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Louisville, KY
- Learn more about the feature film

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'Nostalgia's'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Dezi (lead, male, 25-30)
--- Alisha (lead, female, 25-30)
--- Onyx (supporting, male, 25-30)
- Roles pay up to: $250
- Casting locations: Chicago, IL
- Learn more about the student film

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'Cocoon'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Youting (lead, male, 22-29)
--- Nick (lead, male, 26-33)
--- HR Manager (supporting, all genders, 35-45)
- Roles pay up to: $500
- Casting locations: Chicago, IL; New York, NY
- Learn more about the student film

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Tech Bro Satire Content Series

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Lead (lead, female, 24-39)
- Roles pay up to: $900
- Casting locations: Chicago, IL
- Learn more about the vertical series

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'Melodies'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Melody (lead, female, 18-35)
--- Desiree (supporting, female, 18-35)
--- Sugar (supporting, female, 18-40)
- Casting locations: Sun Prairie, WI; Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; Madison, WI; Beloit, WI
- Learn more about the feature film

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'The Pariah' Directing Exercise

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- James (lead, male, 40-69)
--- Lydia (lead, female, 30-60)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: Flossmoor, IL; Chicago, IL
- Learn more about the student film

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'We Are Not Friends'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Corey (lead, male, 38-43)
--- Diva (lead, female, 30-39)
--- LaToya (lead, female, 30-35)
- Casting locations: Chicago, IL
- Learn more about the scripted show

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'See You'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- James (lead, male, 60-75)
--- Hana (lead, female, 57-70)
--- Lisa (supporting, female, 65-77)
- Roles pay up to: $700
- Casting locations: Chicago, IL
- Learn more about the student film

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'Special Gift'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Shawn (lead, male, 22-28)
--- Hannah (lead, female, 18-26)
- Roles pay up to: $250
- Casting locations: Chicago, IL
- Learn more about the short film

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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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Coming of Age Feature Film, Twin Boys

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Sam (supporting, male, 13-15)
--- Brin (supporting, male, 13-15)
- Roles pay up to: $8,436
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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High-Impact Vertical Drama Series

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Lead Female (lead, female, 18-35)
--- Lead Male (lead, male, 18-40)
- Roles pay up to: $6,400
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series

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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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