126 Entertainment Casting Jobs in Oak Park, IL

Updated daily. Most recent posting: November 6, 2026.

'Privileged'

Casting actors for two lead roles in a tight, two-person chamber piece. "Privileged" is a psychological thriller short (student film) about a therapist who realizes his new client is confessing to a murder the therapist secretly witnessed, forcing a high-stakes psychological bluff to survive the hou...

Chicago, Illinois DePaul University
Paid On-Camera Actor – Downtown Chicago (19–24, Black Male)

Casting Companion in downtown Chicago is seeking a young male actor for an on-camera project. The team aims to cast Black male performers aged 19 to 24 who can bring confidence, authenticity, and professionalism to the production. The paid opportunity offers $350 for roughly 10–12 hours of filming. ...

Chicago, Illinois Casting Companion
Actors for "Picture Perfect" Independent Romantic Drama

Casting call for "Picture Perfect" independent romantic drama, looking for actors. See more details below. About the project: A successful photographer dreams of building a family. A driven executive has built her life around independence. When they fall in love, their fears threaten the future they...

Chicago, Illinois Unknown
Local Midwest Actors for TV Pilot: Broken Hearted-Soul

Prince Onyx is casting for the upcoming TV Pilot 'BROKEN HEARTED-SOUL' in Chicago, IL. We are looking for lead and supporting actors, and all local talent, including LGBTQ+ actors, are encouraged to apply. Filming is set for August/September 2026, with a 3-day shoot planned. Interested actors should...

Chicago, Illinois Prince Onyx
On-Camera Talent: Young Black Actor in Chicago

Casting Companion in downtown Chicago is seeking a young male actor for an upcoming TV and video project. Black male actors are particularly encouraged to apply. You'll perform on-set, follow directions from the director and production team, and deliver natural, engaging on-camera performances. You'...

Chicago, Illinois Casting Companion
Male Actor -Camera Production

The casting team is particularly interested in Black male performers between the ages of 19 and 24 who can bring confidence, authenticity, and professionalism to the project.This is a paid opportunity offering $350 for approximately 10–12 hours of work. You are expected to maintain a positive and pr...

Chicago, Illinois Casting Companion
Looky-Loos with Cars for Chicago Fire — Extras

Casting Companion is seeking extras for Chicago Fire Season 15 to portray looky-loos at an incident scene. Local applicants from Chicago, the suburbs, or surrounding border states to Illinois only are invited. Cars used for the shoot should not be white, red, or black, and you may be asked to work w...

Chicago, Illinois Casting Companion
Male Actor for "Real Estate Affairs" Film

Casting call for "Real Estate Affairs" film, seeking an experienced male actor. See more details below. He is vindictive, overbearing, manipulative, and controlling. The role requires emotional intensity, psychological manipulation, and subtle shifts between past and present. Scenes include present-...

Chicago, Illinois Casting Professional
Actors for "The Malone Effect" Dark/Dystopian Short Film

Casting call for "The Malone Effect" a dark, dystopian short film, looking for actors for lead and supporting roles. See more details below. About the project: The film will be submitted to an immersive art festival in March 2027, with additional film festival submissions planned. Rate: Unpaid. Acto...

Chicago, Illinois Casting Professional
Actor for a TV series

4 Chairs Theatre is casting Chief Bromden in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Dale Wasserman's stage adaptation of the Ken Kesey novel. The character is 25 to 50, half Native American, and the play's narrator: a longtime patient with an imposing presence who fakes being deaf and mute to stay invisib...

Chicago, Illinois 4 Chairs Theatre
"Trails" Short Film Seeking Male Actor

Casting call for "Trails" a non-union paid short film seeking two male actor. See more details below. Rate: Paid role. Additional info: Non-union production. Meals provided on set....

Chicago, Illinois Unknown
Male Actor for On-Camera Production in Chicago

A production in downtown Chicago, Illinois is looking for a young male actor for an upcoming on-camera acting opportunity. The casting team is particularly interested in Black male performers between the ages of 19 and 24 who can bring confidence, authenticity, and professionalism to the project. Yo...

Chicago, Illinois Casting Companion
Scripted Promotional Scenes For Life Event Announcements

Casting actors for short, scripted promo scenes that showcase personalized, cinematic announcements for milestones like baby announcements, gender reveals, engagements, wedding anniversaries, retirements, and family reunions. Each scene turns a personal message into an entertaining, memorable storyt...

Chicago, Illinois Chicago Demo Reel Productions LLC
Black Sheep: Dramatic Short — Local Actors Wanted

Casting Professional is seeking local talent for an unpaid role in the short film 'Black Sheep'. Actors should possess strong dramatic abilities and emotional range. The project explores deep familial themes, requiring a full commitment through rehearsals and production. Participants will gain valua...

Chicago, Illinois Casting Professional
On-Camera Office Worker Casting — Chicago (Paid)

4 Star Casting in Chicago is seeking men and women to portray professional office workers for a WBTR x Glassdoor commercial filming in Chicago, Illinois. This paid opportunity is open to adults ages 25–55 of all ethnicities who can naturally portray employees in a contemporary workplace environment....

Chicago, Illinois Casting Companion
Short Spec Commercial Seeking Extras

Casting actors for background/extra roles as morning walkers in a park. This is for a short spec commercial; applicants will be asked to wave at the camera and portray people casually walking in a Northside Chicago park....

Chicago, Illinois League of Conservation Voters Ad
'The Lives Between Us'

Casting actors for supporting and featured roles and recruiting key production crew. "THE LIVES BETWEEN US" is an independent microbudget narrative feature exploring family, immigration, identity, and complex human relationships. Seeking emotionally grounded, naturalistic performances and collaborat...

Chicago, Illinois BlackTies Productions
$350/Day Chicago Casting Call for Male Actors

Male Actor Casting Call in Chicago, Illinois Job Description A casting opportunity is seeking a young male actor for an upcoming production in downtown Chicago, Illinois. This paid acting job is ideal for performers looking to gain on-set experience and showcase their talent in a professional produc...

Chicago, Illinois Apecastings
Background / Extra Actor Job in Stand-Up Comedy Special, Paid Audience, All Genders, Age 18-35 - Stand-Up Comedy Audience

Casting people who are extremely fun, really energetic and ready to laugh out loud as part of the on-camera audience for a live taping of a stand-up comedy special featuring several up-and-coming comics....

Chicago, Illinois Rachel Golden
YA Romantic Comedy Feature Film Casting Female Stand-In

YA Romantic Comedy Feature Film Casting Female Stand-InJob Description4 Star Casting is seeking an experienced female stand-in for an upcoming young adult romantic comedy feature film shooting in Northbrook, Illinois. The production is looking for a woman ages 16–45 who is 5'2" or shorter and has pr...

Chicago, Illinois Casting Companion
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