ExtraOrdinary Casting

09/21/2025

They will decide and we will book this by Friday. Thanks for your patience. Great submissions!

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RAP MUSIC VIDEO FEATURED EXTRAS CASTING update==dates have changed and more roles:

Shoot Dates: September 29 & 30, 2025, except teenage G-Herbo. He will be needed for both days. EVERYONE else 30th only. Location: Chicago.

Schedule: All other cast members will be scheduled for September 30 only.

Ethnicity preferred: African American/Mixed. All welcome to submit.

Cast: Both will be playing the musical artists at different ages in their life.

Kid gHerbo — Child portrayal of Herbo, 7--11 years old/1 Day |$300.00/day / see skin tone in comments/body type

Teenager gHerbo — Teenage portrayal of gHerbo
2 Days | $300.00/day--this is the only role needed for 2 days. See skin tone/hair/body type. Photo reference in comments.

Teenager Resembling lBibby 13–18 years old. Photo references in comments. 1 Day 4 Hours | $250.00 for up to 4 hours

ALL Non Speaking Roles / (Tuesday, 9-30 only)

Male Character role, gritty street portrayal, 20--50 years old

4 Hours | $150.00 Female Hookers — Street scene characters
$150.00 for up to 4 hours

4 Kids (Ages 7–11) — Playing basketball in street scene
$150.00 each for up to 4 hours

Teenager (Ages 14–18) — Recording studio extras
$150.00 for up to 4 hours

18--25 years old/younger looking/male or female
Full Day (8 Hours) $150.00 each

Music Video in subject line to: darlene@extraordinarycasting.net by tomorrow, Sunday at 3PM.

In your email include height and cell phone #.
Need exact AGE for minors

Please include a few color photos including one being full body and one face with current hairstyle/color/facial hair. Only you in photo. No sunglasses.

**if you do not have another email other than yahoo, if you are submitted, our response will come from a different email address because our gmail is being super sensitive to security.

Under 16 would need to get work permitted this upcoming week, if not currently updated.
One Guardian 18 or older needs to be on set with child under 16 years of age. No one else on set, as usual.
You would bring school work for downtime.

Thanks All!

***MOVIE posts going up within a couple of weeks
Thanks for all of your work on the commercials. Fantastic job, as usual. Just wish we could cast everyone that was submitted.

09/18/2025

This last minute shoot has been cast. Thank you!

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We have enough submissions for this one already.
Decision/booking going out tonight by 7PM. Thanks~

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This just in! Quick turn around.

We are looking for a background performer of color, preferably with medium to dark skin tones (e.g., African, African American, South Asian, or similar backgrounds) to be available for a few hours tops with a Call time of about 2:30 PM TOMORROW, Friday, the 19th of September.

Rate of Pay: $250 for up to 4 hours. Most likely will take 2 hours

Any gender. 21 to 55 years old

This shoot will take place in Schaumburg, IL 60173

This is for a National Trucking Parts Company.

We would ask that background actor comes to set dressed for the office, with black pants, white t-shirts etc. and a couple other white shirts, black shoes, in a business casual fashion and ready to shoot.

If you are working Aspen Dental tomorrow, we need you on that shoot. No need to submit for this one.

Include your height and current sizes in the email.

As usual, current photos with current hair style/color/facial hair. No sunglasses and noone else in photos. Submit 2, one being close up of face.

info@extraordinarycasting.net--yes...it is working now. Someone tried to get in and they took care of them! We are back in there.

Thanks!

09/13/2025

Lifestyle shoot was booked today, Wednesday. Appreciate all of your great submissions!

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For this one, you will receive an email from a personal email account by Saturday evening. The main account got overwhelmed with all that is going on. We do not need any additional submissions. Thanks all

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Another great opportunity for only 2 people!

If you submitted for a post yesterday or today and did not receive an email that you were submitted by Saturday morning, you can release. If you were submitted, please hold the day/s you said you are available until we know who is booked. We will not know until the beginning of next week and will post when cast.
The other submissions are going in tomorrow instead of today. There are some issues with gmail and the info@account tonight. If still issues in the morning, let us know in the email below. We did get everything up to this time of 8:00 PM.

OK to submit for this if already did for another one of our shoots. This will take precedence since we do not know who will be cast yet. Needs to be a separate submission to a different email address:

darlene@extraordinarycasting.net by Saturday at NOON

You will be notified by Sunday if you are submitted for this. Please hold until we know more the beginning of next week.
We will be getting tons of submissions for this one.

For this one we need experienced talent only.

Specs: Open ethnicity and genders ages 29 to 41 years old

Date: Thursday, September 25th

Rate of Pay: $750.00
non-speaking role

Lifestyle Video for an apartment in the West Loop of Chicago. They want to show two talent acting as residents/a couple living in the building and enjoying a day around the area and will be sharing across tv/digital/in person platforms. There will be no noncompete issues. Does not need to be a 'real' couple.

Need to be totally dependable, professional and stay until wrapped.

We'll be shooting for a full day on Thursday, Sept 25th, starting early in the morning.

darlene@extraordinarycasting.net
by noon tomorrow, Saturday

3 current color photos. Current hair/facial hair. One full body and a couple closer in with good lighting. No sunglasses. No-one else in the picture.

Thank You!

09/12/2025

This one is pushing shoot date/s. If you were holding for this, can release. New post going up over the weekend with revisions and additional. Thanks!

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RAP MUSIC VIDEO FEATURED EXTRAS CASTING:OK if already submitted for yesterday's casting since we do not know yet who will be selected.

Would still need to submit separately for this since it is a different rate of pay, if interested.

9-23, Tuesday or 9-24, Wednesday
*please list which day you are available or both

Rate of Pay: $150 for up to 8 hours

Under 16 would need to get work permitted, if not currently.
One Guardian 18 or older needs to be on set with child under 16 years of age. No one else on set, as usual.
You would bring school work for downtime.

ALL African American Males for all roles

Age: 40s

Age: 20s, if you can 'run', please indicate

TEENAGERS

Few friends playing basketball - ages 7- 11
*does not need to be a great player--just know how

Location: Chicago

info@extraordinarycasting.net
Music Video EXTRA in subject line by tomorrow, Saturday, 10AM.

Please include a couple color photos including one being full body and one face with current hairstyle/color/facial hair. Only you in photo in casual attire--no suits.... No sunglasses. **if you do not have another email other than yahoo, if you are submitted, our response will come from a different email address because our gmail is being super sensitive to security.

09/12/2025

Wednesday evening UPDATE:

Everyone has been booked on all of these projects, except for the rap Music Video. There will be some changes with that one and a new post will be popping up. Apologize for not being able to get back to over a hundred of you asking if you were booked. If you did not receive the email from us, can release. If you were given your date, we will not have your details until the day before. Wish we could cast everyone that was submitted. However, these shoots are small. You are appreciated.

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The video mall shoot has been booked just now with only a few people. Still awaiting their decisions on all of the other projects. Will have Wednesday afternoon. Thanks all! Wish we could boom everyone. Keep trying.

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Anyone trying to get through today, needs to use the email they were sent or darlene@extraordinarycasting.net
info@ not receiving emails yet. Thanks!

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Need a few more submissions tonight for this one. Hispanic looking 18 years old to look younger.

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UPDATE: For this one, you will receive an email from a personal email account by SUNDAY AFTERNOON. The main account got overwhelmed with all that is going on.

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This VIDEO SHOOT is for an on-line mall marketing company
Locations: Chicagoland, Oak Park, Wheaton, Illinois
Rate of Pay: $175.00 for up to 10 hours
Usage is 3 years all media, but NO broadcast

Must be able to get to location. Be dependable and on time and stay until wrapped, as usual.

Experienced talent welcome to submit. Thanks!

Tuesday, September 23rd
A few for a Christmas Party Scene
18 years and older. 18--20 year olds to look younger. Any gender. Caucasian/Hispanic/Mixed. Portraying guests at a warm, festive/happy family Christmas party.
Filming Location: OAK PARK, IL, could start late morning and go into the evening.

Wednesday, the 24th
A few for a Bar/Lounge Scene: 25-40 year olds, diverse. Any gender. Portraying patrons at a slightly upscale restaurant/bar/lounge
Filming Location: 'Likely' WHEATON, IL - first half of day to early/late afternoon. Could start early in the morning.

All 'extra' roles/non-speaking

info@extraordinarycasting.net
Marketing Company in subject line by 9 pm tonight, Friday
include a few color photos including one being full body and one face with current hairstyle/color/facial hair.
Only you in photo. No sunglasses.

*please note which of these dates you are available, if not BOTH**if you do not have another email other than yahoo, if you are submitted, our response will come from a different email address because our gmail is being super sensitive to security.

09/11/2025

This one is pushing shoot date/s. If you were holding for this, can release. New post going up over the weekend with revisions and additional. Thanks!

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MUSIC VIDEO CASTING:

Young African American Male
9-23, Tuesday or 9-24, Wednesday
will only be needed one day--list which day you are available or both

Rate of Pay: $300 flat rate for each of these two--Look Alike TEENAGER and Featured BOY.

Both will be playing the musical artist at different ages in his life.

Needs to be close in skin tone, body type, facial features and hair.

6 years old to 20 years old. If 18--20, need to look younger. Under 16 would need to get work permitted, if not currently.
One Guardian 18 or older needs to be on set with child under 16.
No one else on set, as usual.

You would bring school work for downtime.

Location: Chicago

info@extraordinarycasting.net

Music Video in subject line by 9am tomorrow, Friday, morning.
Please include a few color photos including one being full body and one face with current hairstyle/color/facial hair. Only you in photo. No sunglasses. **if you do not have another email other than yahoo, if you are submitted, our response will come from a different email address because our gmail is being super sensitive to security.

More opportunity posts going up tomorrow. Especially children/young teens for a different shoot.

Post will go up tomorrow for a few extras at the $150 rate. We do not need those yet. Concentrating on these two roles only right now.

Thank You!

09/11/2025

This one has also been booked. Thanks all!

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No background talent is needed at all Saturday, the 20th. Can release that day for sure.

Thanks All!

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We will know Wednesday, tomorrow evening, who is selected for this one!

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Thanks again for all of the great submissions on these shoots.
For this one, you will receive an email from a personal email account by Saturday evening. The main account got overwhelmed with all that is going on. A few of you may be Featured Extras @ $500 for up to 8 hours!
Not accepting any more new submissions for this one.

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NON-Union extras casting for a well known National Dental Company for one of our clients.

Specs: Open ethnicity and genders
Ages 18, must be at least 18, to 65

Shoot dates: Sept. 18--21

Locations: Chicago AND Suburbs. Must be able to get to either.

$250 for up to 8 hours. Time and one half if overtime.
*we are trying to take on the commercial gigs that do not take 30 to 90 days to pay/more along the lines of TV and Movies

info@extraordinarycasting.net

Dental Extra in subject line by 9pm tonight
include a few color photos including one being full body and one face with current hairstyle/color/facial hair. Only you in photo. No sunglasses. Smile preferred for commercials.

*please note which of these dates you are available, if not ALL
**if you do not have another email other than yahoo, if you are submitted, our response will come from a different email address because our gmail is being super sensitive to security.

More opportunity posts going up by tomorrow. Especially African American children/young teens for a different shoot.

08/22/2025

This has been booked. Thanks everyone!

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This one came in so fast and they are off for the weekend. Submissions went in Friday. Will know Monday morning who is booked. Thanks for your patience.

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This just ADDED to the Pop-Tart Commercial:

Open to ethnicity and gender, ages 18, must be at least 18 years of age--55 years of age, men and women. Just need a few great background talent.

Date: this upcoming TUESDAY, August 26th

Rate of pay is $250 for up to 8 hours. NON-Union.

They are shooting in RIVER GROVE, Illinois. Must have your own transportation to get there.

*please include your height and a color current color photos of yourself with your current hair style/color and facial hair
email to info@extraordinarycasting.net
pop-tart extra in subject line by tomorrow, Friday, by 9:00 AM

Note: some yahoo emails are having a hard time getting through to gmail--use another email, if possible. If you cannot, we should still receive but may be sending response with a different less secure address.

*since we will be getting a lot of submissions for just a few roles, we would like to limit these to people we have worked with in the past to know your professionalism and dependability. Everyone else--there will be plenty more opportunities to submit.

Thanks!

08/21/2025

This has been booked. Thanks!

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This one will be booked Monday morning.

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Another NON-Union Commercial $200 for up to 6 hours this upcoming Wednesday, August 27th, way up north near Riverwoods, Illinois. As usual meal and parking will be provided.

We’re looking for ONE African American Stand-In who should match the look and larger build of Spice Adams, around 6'0", the former pro football player.

We’re shooting a commercial with Spice and the Stand-In will play his on screen “twin” for the 'over-the-shoulder shots'.

Sticker Mule in subject line

*please include your height, weight and sizes with a few current color photos of yourself, include a couple over the shoulder photo from the back

email to info@extraordinarycasting.net today,
Thursday, by 9:00 PM

Note: some yahoo emails are having a hard time getting through to gmail--use another email, if possible. If you cannot, we should still receive but may be sending response with a different less secure address. Thanks!

08/21/2025

This is booked now also. Thank you!

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This one came in so fast and they are off for the weekend. Submissions went in Friday. Will know Monday morning who is booked. Thanks for your patience.

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These guys are going in now! If you were submitted, please stand by for now.

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Date: Tuesday, August 26th, and need some football players. These NON-Union extras are for Pop-Tart.

Need just a few guys, open ethnicity, ages 18, must be at least 18 years old--26 years of age.

Rate of pay is $250 for up to 8 hours.

Ideally, we would cast people that have actually played football. Will not be playing an actual game, but will be mimicking some of it. So you need to have knowledge of it. Even if played as a kid or something is fine. Should be fun.

They are shooting in RIVER GROVE, Illinois. Must have your own transportation to get there.

Due to the timeline for this project, we’ll be casting based on sizes also. They preemptively ordered a Large, XL and XXL football uniforms. Football player built.

*please include your height and sizes with a few current color photos of yourself

email to info@extraordinarycasting.net
today, Thursday, by 9:00 PM

Note: some yahoo emails are having a hard time getting through to gmail--use another email, if possible. If you cannot, we should still receive but may be sending response with a different less secure address.

Thanks!

08/11/2025

These submissions are in now. Hopefully, will get word next week. We do not need any more. So many adorable doggies! Thanks all.

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For one of the indie films we will be working on this fall in the Chicago area, we may need a Dachshund dog. If you have, please email a few current photos and your dog's name and age to:

info@extraordinarycasting.net

Thanks!

06/18/2025

Check it out!
WHO DO YOU KNOW in Chicago or the suburbs???
Excited to be helping an awesome team on this exceptional/rewarding project. This is not a commercial.

Seeking all types of families with at least one child between the ages of 8 and 14 years old who does not have a cell phone yet.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

My First Phone is an innovative documentary delving into the coming of age moment when children receive their first smartphones. Set against the backdrop of the diverse Chicagoland area, the film seeks to capture the changes in family dynamics and children’s lives sparked by this modern milestone.
Participants in this documentary will gain access to groundbreaking technology, including a specially modified smartphone that offers a dual perspective: it records the child’s real-world reactions and their interactions on their device. This immersive tool provides participating families with an unprecedented resource for working with their children to understand best practices online. Sort of akin to a ‘learner’s permit’ for minors learning to drive, this tool is a way for parents to consensually monitor their kids’ online activity in the hopes of positively influencing their children's digital habits.

This project presents a unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering exploration of this young generation. Families involved will not only contribute to a deeper understanding of technology’s role in development but also experience firsthand the creation of a film that blends cutting-edge technology with intimate and impactful storytelling. "My First Phone" is poised to offer a transformative experience for both participants and future audiences, highlighting the evolving challenges and opportunities of parenting in the digital age.

Please use this link:
https://myfirstphone.castingcrane.com/

You can email me with any questions. darlene@extraordinarycasting.net

My First Phone