Movies and TV shows casting in Illinois

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January 28, 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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Morning Moon - an independent feature

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Selena (lead, female, 20-23)
--- Avi (lead, male, 40-45)
--- Nya (supporting, female, 35-45)
- Roles pay up to: $5,500
- Casting locations: Madison, WI; Milwaukee, WI; Chicago, IL; Rockford, IL
- Learn more about the feature film

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'A Snowbound Christmas'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kassidy (lead, female, 8-16)
- Roles pay up to: $2,490
- Casting locations: Chicago, IL
- Learn more about the feature film

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'Forced Upload'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Loretta Copeland (supporting, female, 30-50)
--- Gaffer (day player, male, 18-50)
--- Director (day player, female, 18-50)
- Casting locations: Chicago, IL
- Learn more about the short film

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'Cut' Re-Release

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Rose (supporting, female, 60-75)
--- Young Edward (day player, male, 8-12)
- Roles pay up to: $100
- Casting locations: Chicago, IL; Evanston, IL
- Learn more about the student film

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'Matching Wounds'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Amber (Older Sister) (lead, 23-33)
--- Noah (Younger Sister) (lead, 18-23)
--- Young Amber (lead, 14-19)
- Roles pay up to: $100
- Casting locations: Chicago, IL; Jefferson City, MO; Kansas City, MO; Columbia, MO; Saint Peters, MO
- Learn more about the short film

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'The BGilverse'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ella Hunt/Purple Tigress (lead, female, 25-35)
--- Delsin Drake/Okami (lead, male, 27-35)
--- Capt. Dylan Chance/Inferno (lead, male, 28-36)
- Casting locations: Schaumburg, IL; Carol Stream, IL; Elk Grove Village, IL; Chicago, IL; Barrington, IL
- Learn more about the short film

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'Cotton Eye Joe,' Horror Feature

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Blair (lead, female, 18-29)
--- Stu (lead, male, 18-29)
--- Cheri (supporting, female, 18-29)
- Roles pay up to: $2,926
- Casting locations: Chicago, IL; New York, NY
- Learn more about the feature film

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'Nature is Nocturnal'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Robin (lead, female, 18-28)
--- Leo (lead, male, 50-70)
--- Mother (supporting, female, 40-60)
- Roles pay up to: $450
- Casting locations: Chicago, IL
- Learn more about the short film

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'Don't Change'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Jade (lead, 8-13)
--- Marshall (supporting, male, 53-68)
--- Business Partners (supporting, female, male, 40-70)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: Chicago, IL
- Learn more about the student film

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'Bear Trap'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- The Priest (lead, male, 35-45)
--- The Icon (lead, male, 25-45)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: Grand Rapids, MI; Detroit, MI; Chicago, IL; Lansing, MI
- Learn more about the short film

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'Girls Trip'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Recently Single Woman (real people, female, 26-34)
--- Besties with a Recently Single Woman (real people, female, 26-36)
- Roles pay up to: $1,800
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show

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TV Series, Real Professional Cooks & Chefs

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Real Professional Cooks & Chefs for TV Series (chorus / ensemble, 18+)
--- Real Professional Cooks & Chefs for TV Series (models, 18+)
--- Real Professional Cooks & Chefs for TV Series (real people, 18+)
- Roles pay up to: $5,200
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show

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Indie Drama Feature Project

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- James (supporting, male, 30-55)
--- Penny (supporting, female, 9-12)
- Roles pay up to: $3,488
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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Reality Show, Wild Couples

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Wild Couples (real people, 25+)
- Roles pay up to: $4,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show

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'Spider Blue'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Gloria (supporting, female, 60-70)
--- Corin (supporting, female, 35-50)
--- Thea (supporting, female, 30-45)
- Roles pay up to: $1,245
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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