ExtraOrdinary Casting

07/06/2026

Emails have gone out to the top selects for this shoot with instructions for self tape. Thank you!

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We will know on Monday the short list for this one and who we will need a self-tape on. So many great submissions they are considering. We do not need any more emails. Thanks all!

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Please read the following re-post in its entirety, and submit via email if interested.

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Love Purses Promotional Video:

Produced by Mark Roscoe Productions
Written by Karen Peake

Casting for 3 parts- non union
Each part pays $200/10 hrs. paid at end of shoot day. Actors will be taken care of on set.

Video will be shot in the NW Indiana area at beginning of August. We will try to work with chosen actors’ availability.

Capsule: This promotional video is being produced to help raise supportive funds for women of abuse and intimate crime. The Love Purses non-profit organization donates personal everyday supplies to the victims to help them with a fresh start. Love Purses has already helped over 20,000 recipients worldwide.

Please be aware that the subject matter in this project focuses on an escape from domestic abuse with the help of a supportive team of family and friends. The beginning of the video portrays some domestic violence: a cereal bowl being thrown on the ground and verbal abuse from the husband. Actors able to portray strong emotions are needed.

Anna, WIFE
Anna is ethnically ambiguous (or possibly Latina), brown hair, 30-38 yrs. old. Able to portray intense emotions as she navigates the dangerous life she has found herself enmeshed in with her son.

Ray, HUSBAND
Ray is ethnically ambiguous with brown hair, 32-40 yrs. old. Imposing. Able to portray intense, angry emotions.

Joey, SON
Joey is ethnically ambiguous with brown hair, 8-10 years old. Should have an understanding of what he will be witnessing on set: some domestic abuse (nothing physical) but it will be a tense scene. He will be the hero by standing up to his dad to defend his mom. There is a hopeful ending as he embraces his mom as they drive off to get help.

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email for consideration to:

[email protected]

Please include age, current cell # and height

Photos and headshot needs to be current. Include your current resume.

Thank You!

06/24/2026

This has been booked for all 3 days. Thanks all for last minute bookings!

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UPDATE~~a couple MINORS needed for tomorrow!
SAG EXTRA

Another great 'last minute' opportunity here for kids with
a current Work Permit!

FOR: Meijer grocery store TOMORROW, Thursday.

We need 2 Caucasian children 7--11 years old preferable and prefer female. Prefer SAG. If you child is SAG, please include their SAG #. We will consider Non-Union and upgrade if the need arises. The SAG extra rate is 'much' higher than non-union for a commercial. They would be Taft-Hartiled and not a must join if their first union commercial under contract.

ADULTS: If you submitted for Wednesday or Thursday, we are still waiting Thursday's decisions. Wednesday is going great. FRIDAY is also an option. If you already submitted and not available Friday, email [email protected] so we can take you off for Friday, but still leave you in consideration for tomorrow.

LOCATION: Filming in Lisle, Illinois. Self drive.
SUBMIT: Please email your MINOR's current photos with your current cell # and age
Email asap to:
[email protected]

Thanks all!

06/23/2026

Tomorrow, Wednesday, has been cast. We will have Thursday's selects by morning.

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SAG extras casting opportunity -- Emergency Last Minute Needs:

SAG in good standing

FOR: Meijer grocery store / tailgate scene / Signatory: Donor

WHEN: Tomorrow, Wednesday, the 24th and/or Thursday, the 25th

Wednesday mid-aged. Any gender.
Thursday Millennials only. Any gender.

LOCATION: Filming in Lisle, Illinois. Self drive.

SUBMIT: Please email your current photo and headshot with your current cell #

Mail asap to:

[email protected]

Include your SAG # for contract

06/10/2026

Talent has been selected for this. Thanks all!

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We have enough great submissions for this. The few selects will be notified by 6PM today. Thanks all!

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So, now this! Always something exciting.

It involves going on a loud stage as a background dancer for about 20 minutes -- kind of --Saturday, June 13th. Fun!

You need to be a SENIOR! You do not need to be a good dancer, but mobile enough to get on stage with assistance and have some moves on stage. It will be loud. You will be able to wear ear plugs as long as you can hear the instructions. On stage time should only be about 20 minutes.

A Chicago Downtown/River North Hotel by NOON to head to the stadium for an around 4PM show.

If you or you know someone (parents/grandparents) that have energy to make this happen and available so last minute, submit.

It is for an artist performing at one of the largest hip-hop festivals in the country. You would be escorted to the stage with a few other 'seniors'. The Rate of Pay on this is $150.00. There would be a photo release in case it goes viral.

There may be a rehearsal (Rate of Pay: $75.00) this Friday afternoon before the performance this Saturday, June 13th. The rehearsal will be a shorter time frame. The show will be all afternoon. Most of the time is transporting from their motel (where free parking will be) to the venue and back to the hotel later. Then being escorted to behind stage of the performer. These escorts are working to get you to stage in a golf cart. Bring your cane or other walking device if have. Safety. #1. Bring your cane or other walking device if have. It will familiarize yourself with the music, stage flow, and overall concept, though those details are still being finalized.

The creative idea is intentionally playful and comedic. The concept revolves around having older individuals "turning up" on stage creating a fun visual contrast and encouraging the younger audience to do the same. Think high-energy grandparents at the party rather than traditional background extras.

The primary requirement is simply that participants are comfortable moving around the stage, dancing, engaging with the energy of the performance, and having fun. There is no formal choreography involved — we're looking for personality, enthusiasm, and people who can naturally play into the moment.

Given the live festival environment, we'd want to ensure everything is executed safely, professionally, and in coordination with festival production.

Email ASAP: [email protected]

your current color photo (no one else in picture)

SENIOR in subject

Thank You!

06/07/2026

These selects have been booked. Everyone else can release. Thanks all!

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So many great submissions. We will know who they go with by the end of the week.

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For the upcoming indie non-union ultra low budget drama shooting in the CHICAGOLAND/ELGIN area, we will need only a few background talent for one day for one scene.

You would play a police officer type or EMT for a HALF-DAY (evening) of Tuesday, June 23rd. Probably starting not before 7PM and not wrapping after midnight.

If you are submitted, please hold until cast. If booked, we need to count on you. Only a few will be working this crucial scene.

All Actors Ultra Low Rate of Pay is: $75.00 (plus overtime if over 4 hours) You will be taken care of on set. From parking to professionalism, crafty to being paid your check right at wrap! We worked this out so you do not even have to wait a day.

Need to have your own transportation to (most likely the Elgin, Illinois area).

Any ethnicity/gender. 25 to 60 years old

SHOOT DATE(s): Nite scenes scheduled for Tuesday, June 23rd

Thank you~

Please email a few current color photos with only you in the picture. Current hair style and color. Face and full body. No sunglasses. Tonight only since we will get a lot of good ones :)

TO: [email protected]

for consideration, review and possible submission
INDIE DRAMA in subject line
*include your height and cell # and please include all of your sizes so they can order your uniform if cast

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character role casting is not complete yet--still accepting for young man and little boy***see post
Stand In has been selected.

06/05/2026

Here is another upcoming indie non-union ultra low budget drama shooting in the CHICAGOLAND area. You should have some acting experience. What a great opportunity for 3 young actors~who do you know???

All Actors Ultra Low Rate of Pay is: $150 for the day (up to 8 hours) ultra low budget and taken care of on set. Ultra low budget does not mean ultra low success. Many films make it big! It's the Director, Storyline, Talent, Production, Crew, etc. that has the makings for a great product.

We worked it out so that you will be handed a check at the end of your work day! No waiting.

Meals and parking will be provided as usual. Need to have your own transportation for the different locations in Chicago and suburbs. Most likely Elgin area.

SHOOT DATE(s): Nite scenes scheduled for Tuesday, June 23rd (with the exception of needing LIV one more day). 'Tentatively' they have this day scheduled for July 3rd.

We are casting a younger version of our protagonist played by someone who appears 6-8 years old. Needs to have a current work permit now or in the process. Also casting a younger version of his parents.

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Young OLIVER has 3 lines. This would all be filmed on the same night near Elgin. Wrap most likely by 10:00 PM. It will not be an early call time. Night scenes. His guardian needs to be there the entire time. Caucasian. Brown hair and eyes. (1 day)

Young LIV: 20--25 years old to play young mom of Oliver. Prefer brown eyes. Caucasian. Brown curly hair that would be preferred (2 days)

Young WILL: 20--25 years old to play young dad of Oliver. Caucasian. Prefer brown eyes. Will is 6' 0" with dirty blond hair
(1 day)

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Those characters are Young Will and Liv (Young Oliver's parents) and they'll be a 22 y/o man and 22 y/o woman. We will also need Liv for a second day, tentatively scheduled for July 2nd.

We have photos we need to reference but must keep confidential for now.

Since you would be required to deliver a few lines, if you have a reel or sample, please forward that also, along with your resume.

Thanks~

The Director was an extra years ago here in Chicago. She is amazing. This is the same film we had a post for the female Stand In for. We will know by Monday who is selected for that.

Please email a few current color photos/headshot with only you in the picture. Current hair style and color. Face and full body.

TO: [email protected]
for consideration, review and possible submission

INDIE DRAMA in subject line
*include your height and cell #

06/03/2026

Our Stand In has been booked. Thanks all!

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We have enough great submissions for our Stand In now. Thanks everyone~will be cast by this weekend.

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Here is a low budget indie and a great opportunity for a female caucasian STAND IN with blonde hair. The actress is 5'1".
21 to 40 years old.

The Director was an extra years ago here in Chicago. She is amazing. Another great team. People helping people.

2nd team needs to be able to completely clear your weekdays from June 15th through July 3rd.

They will pay you every Friday beginning the first week! And, of course, meals and parking will be provided.

The Stand In Rate is a little lower than the norm. It is minimum wage, with a guarantee of 8 hours ($132.80 per day, PLUS 1.5x overtime).

Need to have Stand In experience. Blonde hair and 5'0" to 5'3". No taller. Caucasian skin tone.

Need total availability during this time as she is working ALL 15 days. So, that should be at least a couple grand for you by wrap.

Need to have your own transportation for the different locations in Chicago and suburbs.

Please email a few current color photos/headshot with only you in picture. Current hair style and color. Face and full body. And, list any Stand In experience you have to:

[email protected]
STAND IN in subject

THANK YOU!

*looks like this is the only Stand In we are looking for

05/23/2026

Sorry to say they cancelled the featured background players for this shoot even before selecting. Client decided they were not necessary in the scenes. Thanks so much for the AWESOME submissions! You can release avail.

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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:
[email protected]
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: [email protected]
*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

Our talent got top agents to sign up with again this year 💖and we met some great new people.

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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 [email protected] 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
[email protected]

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.

Schedule your appointment online LAUNCH SHOWCASE