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ExtraOrdinary Casting, Chicago, IL (2026)

05/23/2026

Major Non-Union League Soccer commercial in
Chicago June 2--3.

Rate of Pay: $1,000 each for approximately 4--5 hours. Unlimited; however, the last one they did was up for less than a year on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. Non-Speaking.

We are in search of (2) enthusiastic talent 65+ years old, ideally one male and one female. Any Ethnicity.

They would be non-speaking roles, approximately four hours for this 'Featured Extra' role is:
LOCATION is near Belmont Avenue and Ogden Avenue in CHICAGO.

Potential Date(s):Tuesday, June 2 | approx. 1:30PM-6PM;
OR Wednesday, June 3 | approx. 7:00AM - 12:30PM OR Wednesday, June 3 | approx. 10:30AM - 3PM

If you are not available for all of these time slots (since we do not know exacts yet), let us know in your email what you are available for.

Please email your current color photos (at least one face and one body shot) with current hair/color and facial hair to:
extraordinarycasttalent@gmail.com
before Tuesday morning for consideration for submission
*include your height and current cell #

SENIOR in subject line

Photo should be of you only (unless you are submitting as a couple) in good lighting with no sunglasses on and no one else in the picture.

Thanks~~

05/22/2026

Who do you know in the ST. LOUIS area that may want to be on set for a day and have some fun???

If there is anyone you recommend to submit for extra/background opportunities for the newest romcom, please forward this post.

We will be looking 'local to that area'.

We are working with the production team from DOAMC again. This time their movie is in the St. Louis area. The feature film shoots June 8th --26th. Commitment would be one day most likely.

Rate of Pay is St. Louis minimum wage of $15.00 per hour, with a minimum of 8 hours. More if overtime.

Must be at least 18 years old. ALL ethnicities.
Especially Italian looking for the Village of Italy.

email: extraordinarycasttalent@gmail.com
*include a few recent color photos (current hair/facial hair)height, cell phone number and if you have any on-set experience at all (ok if not)

We will get back to you to answer any questions you may have and let you know if you were submitted for consideration.

Wish it was in the Chicago area for all of you.
Next post should be!

Thank you!

05/21/2026

LAUNCH YOUR CAREER

If you have been on the fence about this event or it is new to your eyes, please consider this post on this for 2027 or refer someone that may be interested.

https://LaunchShowcaseVirtualAudition.as.me/ExtraOrdinary

Monday, June 1 at 7:00 PM Central Time is the zoom session.

There were several interested that could not get scheduled for this year. Let them know you are with ExtraOrdinary Casting so they can hold a spot for you. They love our people 🙂 but can only work with so many. These book up fast. This one is to prep for NEXT year (4th of July weekend). If you were interested in this year and did not register yet, you can ask them; however, they may be full.

The ratio of these agents, trainers and potential talent is tight so you can have one-on-one sessions also on that weekend. This includes a whole year + of coaching while you are prepping or if you are signing late for this year~coaching afterwards. If you did sign up for this July 4th weekend or even last year, email darlene@extraordinarycasting.net so we can meet you in person also and help get you on the right track. Everyone that attended has had no regrets and has had success with top agents and starting to get great work. All of your questions will be answered and catered to your needs.

We would love to spend the 4th of July weekend with you if they select you! If you would like a friend or family to enjoy the showcase with you, the motel rooms are very nice. Should be a good time.

You will get in front of and be able to talk to the TOP agents that are difficult to get signed with. You will recognize most of them from Chicago. Why are the doors not opening for you or your child? Are you channeling your efforts according to your wants?
If you already signed up for LAUNCH or will be and would like a one on one meeting with us on one of your breaks that weekend, we can arrange it for you. Starting as an extra and working with many producers and directors for 2 decades, they know what they are looking for. Maybe you just want to overcome on-stage jitters or sharpen your skills. Maybe you want to know the differences with union vs. non union. Exclusivity? Maybe you want to know why your photo or resume is not effective. Looking for a top notch agent? EMAIL US your cell # if you were accepted for this seminar at
darlene@extraordinarycasting.net

Whether you want to stay on the 'extra' gigs and get more opportunities or advance to a speaking role...or maybe you have another hidden talent/passion like singing, modeling...we can help get you to your desired goals or just want to have more enjoyment out of the process...we get you and have your back.
You do not need to have experience at this point, just the desire and workable talent.

They have almost as many years in this aspect of the entertainment industry than our 20 years. We have never promoted anyone else. There are a lot of scams out there. These good folks work with you from the beginning and after. Like having your own personal coach as they understand every situation is different.

We had a few sign up these past few years and they would do it again. It was worth the investment in themselves. Had only good words to say. If you'd like to ask one of your peers about it, let ExtraOrdinary Casting know and I am sure we can make that happen. You may want to hear their testimonial since you may know them.

This session is private just for us and we will be attending the first part of the zoom meeting.
ZOOM meetings are being scheduled now to see if this is something you would like to attend.
They will give you all of the details you need and a short interview or audition session.

05/08/2026

This one is pushing their date, unfortunately. Will check back with those that were submitted if this gets rescheduled. Thanks all~

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Only accepting submissions until 10:00 am.

For this shoot, they need ONE Non Union African American male 20’s to early thirties. We will see him reach up and grab a letter and see him reading a letter over your shoulder. So, hands. need to be In good shape (no tatts or noticeable markings. manicured).

Rate of Pay: $300 for up to 10 hours, but will only be one scene, so not whole day. Need to be available the entire day though starting early am since we do not know hours yet.

This is for this Monday, May 11, at University of Chicago, Hyde Park.

For consideration on submission, please email your face photo (current hair and facial hair you would have Monday). No sunglasses. Only you in photo.

extraordinarycasttalent@gmail.com

In addition we need a few photos of your hands and a picture of you from side or back holding a piece of paper as to be reading a letter. Over the shoulder photo best for that.

Thank you!

04/13/2026

Final selects have been made. Watch your email today.

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So many awesome submissions for so few roles. They are going in this morning. You will know by then if you were submitted and by this Friday who they go with. Thank you!

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This post will not be up long. Only need a few good people to participate in this unique opportunity for a TV series in development. They already secured a couple very strong pitch opportunities for the show.

Extras dressed in business casual. They prefer a diverse group with background talent.
Age Range: 21--60

LOCATION: a Studio in Hanover Park, Illinois~you need to have your own reliable transportation to get there.

SHOOT DATE: Thursday, April 30th

All talent will be prioritized as part of their primary production budget. Pay will be 'deferred'.

We would need to count on you since so few people involved. You would know if you are booked well in advance.

Please email by 8PM tonight (Monday). You will know by tonight if you were submitted and during this week if cast.

extraordinarycasttalent@gmail.com

Your photos or headshots should be 'current' and in color. Current hair/facial hair. No sunglasses. Good lighting. Obviously, no AI.

Thank You!

03/26/2026

This has been cast. Thanks all~

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Great submissions are in for this now! Thanks all! Just need a couple more young teen boys.

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Non-Speaking/Featured Casting:

One of our favorite insurance clients that we have worked with for years is shooting again in Chicago and the northern suburbs. You would need your own reliable transportation to get there. Everyone must have had previous on set experience. We would need to count on you since so few people involved. You would know your booked date well in advance.

*Please read thoroughly. Male Bilingual Spokesperson notice
at the end of this post*

Rate of Pay: $500 for the day, up to 8 hours in a car or home.
Plus $25 if they ask you to zoom your wardrobe options.
Most likely less hours since they will be shooting different segments each day. Efficient payroll direct.

Since we do not know the exact dates yet (depends of the homes they secure), need to be totally flexible with your schedule beginning -- mid May (before Memorial Day). Most likely will take place the 2nd week in May. If there is any day(s) you cannot commit to, please note that in your submission email.

If you were featured on one of our insurance commercials on YouTube in the last few years, please let us know what role you played in your email. They have been a lot of fun. This time, we are only needing a few Non Union talent though. No general background in this one. Just a couple families will be booked as 'Featured' NON-Speaking talent.

MINORS (Ethnically Ambiguous or Latino): Boys and Girls 7--15 years old. Need to be work permitted by the end of April. Include in your email if you need our Letter of Intent, which would be updated for this shoot if your child's work permit is expired. Please include their age as of May 1, 2026.

PARENTS (Ethnically Ambiguous or Latino):
30--38 years old

MALE SPOKESPERSON x 2 (Ethnically Ambiguous or Latino):
30--47 years old
Average built with dark hair
one at $750--will be recognizable--will be standing/walking
one at $650--will be in a dark room with a soft light--face may not be recognized--will be sitting showing expressions with hand and shoulders

Both males need to speak Spanish and English fluently
*if you are being considered for this role, we will email you a few lines that you would be saying for video submission next week, not now

Please email by this Saturday evening:
extraordinarycasttalent@gmail.com

Your photos or headshots should be current and in color. Current hair/facial hair that you will have in May (headshot and/or candid shots). No sunglasses. Good lighting. Obviously, no AI.
* If you are submitting WITH your child, please do so in the same email and make note of

Thanks!

03/15/2026

So many great submissions. This one has been cast and confirmed with just a few they selected. Thanks all~

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Another SAG Background Talent Request just in:

THIS Thursday (3/19) AND Friday (3/20) and are looking for just a few SAG BG talent. Must be SAG in good standing.

Casting Specs: Diverse casting reflective of Chicago Neighborhoods

Women (18yrs-must be at least 18 years old - - 80yrs)
Men (18 yrs-must be at least 18 years old -- 80yrs)

SAG Scale for BG, minus the usual deductions.

Must be available BOTH days. If selected, would work one or both days. Local to Chicago area, as usual.

Please put your SAG # in the subject line.
Include your cell # in your email.

extraordinarycasttalent@gmail.com

Your photos should be current and in color. Current hair/facial hair (headshot and/or candid shots).

Another NON-Union shoot coming soon.

Thanks!

03/07/2026

New Non-Union post should be going up next week. New SAG extra post should be going up tomorrow, Sunday. Stay tuned~

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This has been cast. Thanks all~

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Date Needed: Monday, 3-23-26

Rate of Pay: $500.00 each/half day
Time Frame: 9:30 am--2:00 pm

We will be accepting submissions until 9pm tonight, Saturday, only because of the amount that will be coming in for just 2 roles. Since such a small shoot, we are looking at those we worked with before to know your dependability and professionalism. There will be other opportunities later for those that have not worked with us in the past.

This one is for a DEMO VIDEO they are creating for a finance firm. You would play business professionals with your own business wardrobe. Most likely you would react to being overwhelmed by paperwork and data, then relieved to find the solution to your problem. You will not have any lines. Will be featured, most likely. This will be visuals only on a half day shoot a couple of weeks from now.

The shoot will take place in Chicago.

They will be casting one man and one woman 28--70 years old
Any Ethnicity

Rate of Pay: $500 each !
Time Frame: 9:30 am--2:00 pm

email: extraordinarycasttalent@gmail.com
with your current color photos (at least 2) with a business look
one close up and one full body
no sunglasses/only you in picture
current look (hair, facial hair...)
No AI photos

03/03/2026

New post going up tonight, Saturday, for just a few on another regular client shoot!

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These bookings are confirmed.

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This will be booked by noon. We do not know selects yet.
Thanks all~

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Here we go! This one's for you. Although, we only need a few talent. We just found out so there is a quick turnaround regarding availability:

Internal Promotional Video
Filming Location: at a Studio in Hanover Park, IL 60133
Filming Date: THIS Thursday, March 5th
roughly by 8am - - 3pm
Rate of Pay: $175 for the day/lunch included --
up to 6 work hours

Casting Needs: We’re casting just a few individuals that we have worked with before to be featured in an internal promotional video. We’re looking for a diverse range of talent spanning ages 25–70.

All selected individuals will appear in a montage of smiling, confident faces to camera (shot individually). A select few will also participate in brief additional moments involving simple, tactile interactions with a prop — for example, writing on architectural blueprints or moving a chess piece. This is non-speaking, expression-driven performance work. We’re aiming for authentic, natural presence rather than commercial polish.

email: extraordinarycasttalent@gmail.com
today by 4PM
with your current color photo or two/at least one smiling
no sunglasses/only you in picture
current look (hair, facial hair...)
No AI photos

01/28/2026

Selects were confirmed from SAG talent. Thanks all

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This just in!

Our first gig of the year is this upcoming Tuesday the 3rd. It is a SAG shoot for SAG EXTRAS.

1. SAG Available Background Talent
2. Agency want to utilize the social media digital waiver
3. Rate is $751.58 for an 8 hour day, minus a 10% casting fee.
This is an ALL-IN rate, including taxes, handling, P&H
4. Specs for extras “Ages 25 (must be at least 25) - 40 years of age;
mix of ethnicities but focus on ethnically ambiguous or HISPANIC;
athletic / in-shape; with light/minimal body hair/tattoos, since this is a BEACH shoot.
Shooting in the Chicago at RDStudios Stages.

Please put your SAG # in the subject line if you are SAG in good standing. You will have first consideration, of course.

extraordinarycasttalent@gmail.com

This is a beer shoot.

Your photos should be current and in color. Current hair/facial hair (headshot and/or candid shots). No one else in the photo. No sunglasses. Good lighting.

We will only be casting a few talent.

We may be submitting a few non-union that would be signing a SAG contract and be Taft Hartlied if we do not have a specific match in what they need from SAG submissions. If you are non-union and fit description and available, in the subject line type NON-Union.

Thanks!

01/26/2026

🎬 PAID FILM LOCATION — $1,000 / DAY

Lisa is a trustworthy friend of ours.

Please submit directly to her if your home is a match and you are interested.

Seeking an upper-middle-class suburban home (built approx. early 2010s) for an independent feature film.

Details:
• $1,000/day
• 1–2 days max
• Fully insured
• Small, respectful crew
• Minimal disruption

Looking for a home that feels comfortable, modern, lived-in — not ultra-luxury or mansion-level.
Chicagoland suburbs only.

📩 Please email LisaRoti2@gmail.com with:
• Well-lit photos (exterior + interior: entryway, kitchen, living room, bedrooms and garage)
• Suburb or nearby intersection
• Contact info

Let her know you heard about this through us.

Thank you!

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