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ExtraOrdinary Casting, Chicago, IL (2026)

10/04/2026

Booking emails have gone out for this one. Thanks all!

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Are you available this Tuesday, October 6th for Location: OAK LAWN, Illinois, which could start filming as early as 6:00 AM and going a full 8 hour day???

18 (must be at least 18 years old to over 100 years old ;)Any ethnicity or gender.

Must have worked with us in the past to know your dependability since we can only cast a few again.

This one is for an Iconic Sandwich Shop that is now Nationwide.

It's a non-union, low budget ad that will 'only' be on socials and CTV.

Rate of Pay is $150.00 for up to 8 hours. This pays quicker than most big budget productions. They can quickly do payment app via credit card or Venmo, to expedite the process to you.

Details: Extras will need to come camera 'hair/makeup' ready with a natural look, and a hmua will be on set for touch ups. You will also need to come wardrobe ready with several casual options for the wardrobe stylist to approve quickly.

No facial piercings, visible tatts or bright hair-well groomed.

TO: [email protected] by 10:00 PM tonight, Saturday, for consideration, review and possible booking. They will be going over them tomorrow afternoon/evening.

Email a couple 'current' photos (with current facial hair), etc. Only you in photo. No sunglasses. Good lighting.

Thank you!

09/25/2026

This one has been booked. Thanks for all of the great submissions and congrats to selects!

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post updated with ocp rates

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Appreciate your submissions. We have enough now. Will know more during the week who is cast for this commercial. We may be able to add a few that WORK in CP, not necessarily live there for OCP role.

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Submissions are in now. They will be reviewing Monday. Thanks all!

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We are holding submissions open until NOON Sunday.

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6:00 PM Saturday evening UPDATE for this great opportunity:

This one is for a large department store chain for their Holiday Promo Spots!

This was changed for the better. Rate of PAY: Guarantee: up to 8-hour day (not 10) @ $350.00. Most likely will be less than 8 hours. TERM: 3 Months effective with first use.

We were just informed of a mandatory wardrobe fitting (if selected). This will be scheduled for Saturday 10-03, sometime between 9A and 5P. They will try to accommodate your time frame. This is necessary because you would need to wear this store's outfits, not yours. $100 rate of pay for coming in for this.
Manicures may be needed ahead of time for OCPs only. If so, there will be a $50 stipend for that.

Just need a few more African American submissions tonight 7 years and older. Children and adults. Do not need to live in Crown Point. Must be able to get there on time though. Crown Point residents are just for the 'real people OCPs. Extras from other areas can submit. Thanks all!

OCPs will most likely be pulled from 'real people' Crown Point residents. Background extras do not need to be from CP, but, close enough to get there early during rush hour, if necessary, and stay late. Please include where you reside in your email, especially if CP.

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NON-Union On Camera Extra/Background Talent / Commercial Casting Opportunity

DATE: Monday, October 5th

LOCATION: Crown Point, INDIANA*you need to be able to get yourself to this location on time--no idea on call time yet--most likely very early AM. They prefer you live local to the city of Crown Point, Indiana.

SPECS: men/women/all ages/deep in ethnic DIVERSITY, especially african american and hispanic
AND
2 kids 7-10yo range/deep in ethnic diversity, especially african american and hispanic
AGE Requirement: 7 years and older. Must be at least 7 years old.
Minors working Indiana do not need work permits. However, they will abide by the labor laws for minors (such as the shorter hours).

As usual, we need to count on you to be on time and stay until wrapped.

Rate of PAY: Guarantee: up to 6-hour day and 3-month buyout @ $350.00 for extras
and $1,200 plus $350 usage for ocps

***(approx. one hour) fitting on the 3rd ($100)

***OCPs: Who do you know
They are looking for a few 'real people' from the city of CROWN POINT specifically. No acting experience necessary. This creative is based on people from this town.

For Family submissions, also please send a photo of yourself, spouse (if available) and child(ren) to select the child from. You can also submit individually if willing to work alone or if your child can work. Minors working Indiana do not need work permits. However, they will abide by the labor laws for minors (such as the shorter hours).

For extra 'or' OCP, please email a couple current color photos with only you in the picture. Current hair style and color. Facial hair as will be on the day. Face and full body. No sunglasses. Include your current sizes and cell #. If submitting for your child, include their age.

Also please mention what city in Indiana you will be coming from.

TO: [email protected] by 8:00 PM Saturday night for consideration, review and possible booking. We will not know until next week who they will be booking and what else we may need.

We will get back to you by mid next week if booked. If you receive an email that you are being submitted by this Saturday night, this means we show Production and the Director our top picks and they select from there. This post will be updated when casting is complete. You would need to stay available until decisions have been made in case they want to book you. Then we would need to count on you to be there. Only a few will be needed to book.

Thank you!

09/19/2026

Repost/UPDATE 9-19-26:

What a thrill to see our talent achieve levels they did not even think were possible. Many did know what they wanted but needed an avenue to get there. Some even got there on their own. From not knowing anything about being on set to extras to day players, singers, stars in TV shows and Movies, Commercials to Production Assistants, Directors and even Producers. Union and Non Union.

Congratulations to all of you! Appreciate all of the great submissions that come in. Only wish more could be booked. For those of you who worked the recent commercials and indies, they loved all of you, as usual. If you have been submitting for years and have not been selected, don't give up. That right opportunity could be around the corner for you.

Here are a few recent beautiful LAUNCH participants (in comments below) you may recognize from the midwest that took advantage of the complete program. If you are an Agent or Production that would like to talk to any of them about a casting, email [email protected] and we will get you in touch with their agent.

This is just the beginning. Launch coaches are with you all the way and always there for you. Hope to see you soon.

And for those of you who do not where you want to be yet in this business, LAUNCH has some openings still. They will schedule more interviews for the rest of this month. Just click the link to their scheduling page of their website. Learn what it is all about and start your path right away. Mention that ExtraOrdinary Casting sent you.

They are very limited to who they see and sign. Email Darlene if you get scheduled. If you already auditioned and ready to join, let them know.

https://launchshowcasevirtualaudition.as.me/ZOOM

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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 for 2027 or refer someone that may be interested (6 years and 'older').
You will get in front of the ones that know how far this can take you in TV, commercials, etc. If you have been an extra for many years and feel like it is time to move ahead or if you are just starting out and want to try a new adventure...this is for you! You will learn everything you need to know from getting that audition and where to go from there.
Maybe you auditioned a previous year, was accepted, but the timing was not right for you. You may be able to bypass the audition process and contact them directly and let us know.
Many that expressed an interest could not get scheduled for last year.
Let them know ExtraOrdinary Casting sent you so they can hold a spot for you. These book up fast.
The LAUNCH team are genuine people that want to help and the unique opportunity for that wonderful weekend is invaluable. Steve, Lynn and Greg are great! In addition, Lynn works with everyone from the day you sign up to prepare you for the LAUNCH SHOWCASE
scheduled for July 1st through the 4th, 2027 at the hotel near O'Hare Airport.
See their website at the bottom of this long post.
The ratio of agents, trainers and potential talent is tight so you can have one-on-one sessions also on that weekend of coaching while you are prepping.
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. There are some from other areas also. 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, those details will be available to you also.
Why are the doors not opening for you?
Starting as an extra and working with many producers and directors for 2 decades, we know what they are looking for.
Maybe you just want to overcome on-stage jitters or sharpen your skills for when you are at the right place at the right time and that opportunity arises.
We know most of you. You are the best!
Your experience on set, good attitude, looks, on time showing, professionalism, attentiveness, etc. will all come into play.
Maybe you want to know the differences in union vs. non union. Exclusivity? Maybe you want to know why your photo or resume is not effective. Looking for a top notch agent?
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 like this. 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 several sign up these past several 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.
Everyone that was accepted by them with our referral has gotten something wonderful out of this and most have acquired a top agent to work with. Launch and the agents loved our prospects.
You may be able to incorporate a dance routine at the actual event. Or belt out a song if you'd like. If acting is your cup of tea, you can focus on that. They coach you these months prior to July.
Everyone in the group for your time slot will be asked basic questions and given a few lines to remember right before your zoom 'audition'. Hair and makeup done, if possible.
Try for the first opportunity to audition online: 9-03 (if any openings left), 9-14 would be another good evening. They have a few slots in between also.
You will know that night if you would be offered acceptance into Launch. Out of thousands of people they talk to all year long, they maintain the maximum cap for the weekend at about 100. That is it. About 100 talent from all over with approximately 40 top agents from all over (mostly the Chicago area) viewing you and one on ones, if they are considering signing you or if you have questions for them. These are the well known ones that you cannot just 'walk in the door' and audition for.
It IS possible with your determination. Now we just need to get you the right contacts and some more training channelled in your direction. Then, you know you are doing all you can to move ahead. It makes us happy to see that you are doing all you can to get what you want with this career.
If you do sign up for this event, we would like to talk to you prior also and see how we can help,
email: [email protected]
Looking forward to meeting you in person also that weekend and help get you on the right track. In addition, it is a lot of fun for you to meet new people with similar likes.
Here is their WEBSITE to sign up for more info and interview/audition sheet:
https://launchshowcasevirtualaudition.as.me/ZOOM

08/21/2026

Wednesday Update: We do not need anyone for 9/02. 9/03 was booked with only 2 SAG talent. Thanks everyone!

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Monday Update: We should have these selects by Wednesday morning.

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Now seeking submissions for (African American Talent):

1) SAG/AFTRA Extras Talent
2) Talent that has been on a Taft Hartley contract already
AND\
3) Non-Union

Spot : Meijer Thanksgiving spot. (Looking for people that look like they could be family gathered for Thanksgiving) If the 'look' is not achieved with SAG/AFTRA talent, we will look at non-union

Dates : 9/2 & 9/3, Wednesday/Thursday
*if you are only available one of these days, please note that in your email

Demo: casting possibly 3 AFRICAN AMERICAN young adults - adult (20’s - late 30’s) any gender

If non-union is selected, would Taft Hartley and have the same protection under the SAG/AFTRA contract for this.
Must have 'on camera' experience.

'most likely' in Frankfort, Illinois

*The SAG/AFTRA Extra minimum rate now is $466.60 for up to an 8 hour day. Any overtime, bumps, etc. would be additional.

Standard deductions would be taken out.

SAG commercial in subject line
TO:
[email protected]

Please include your height. If submitting your headshot, also include a current photo and your SAG # (if SAG). OR mention you are non-union or were Taft Hartlied. Hair and facial hair/current.

Please submit by tomorrow, Friday, 5pm. Thanks!

Great opportunity here!

08/13/2026

This shoot is booked for Thursday. Thanks!

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All of these submissions are in now. We will know by Tuesday who will be booked. So many great ones to choose from. Thanks all!

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SAG EXTRAS Commercial Casting:

Need just a few firefighter types, all ethnicities and genders, for a shoot in GLEN ELLEN, Illinois on this upcoming

Thursday, August 20th.

Please submit by tomorrow, Friday, 5pm. Thanks!

The age range we’re looking for is 30s to 40s. They should look physical enough to be firefighters.

SAG commercial in subject line

TO: [email protected]

Please include your height. If submitting your headshot, also include a current pdf photo and your SAG #. Hair and facial hair/current. This is for SAG/AFTRA talent in good standing.
Verizon / Signatory: Ogilvy NY

08/12/2026

All booking emails have just been sent this Monday afternoon.

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Here is another FUN very low budget indie. This one is a horror film!

Paid at wrap of day.

As usual, we are not casting the 'volunteer' extras. They will have a lot of 'unpaid' that want to be on this set. So, if you are one of just a few non-speaking talent booked through us, let them know you are with us so no confusion. They will have the 'paid' list separate. Quick pay at the regular extra rate of $136.40 for up to 8 hours, plus time and one half if overtime. They know you are professional, dependable and arrive on time, know what to do on set and stay until wrap so they will try to give you the best placement.

Submissions will not be open long since we will have so many for so few roles.

Bar Scenes- this Monday, 8/17/26 3 Bar Patrons - Our director is looking for seedy / scary looking individuals for this day
Male OR Female

Party Day - Monday, 8/31/26
Caterer (experienced server a plus. 25--50 years old/any gender or ethnicity)
AND a few "Summer People” - High society types--Wealthy looking (40s--60 years old preferred, any ethnicity/gender)

Ferry Day - Friday, 9/4/264
Few Passengers (any gender/ethnicity) 21--70 years old
AND 1 Cab Driver - (male with an “interesting” look -- 25 years and older)

You need transportation to get to the LIBERTYVILLE, Illinois area even if it is an early morning call time.

Please email a couple current color pdf photos with only you in the picture. Current hair style and color. Facial hair as will be on the day. Face and full body. No sunglasses. Include current sizes.

TO: [email protected] today by 8:00 PM for consideration, review and possible booking. Please include your 'role'(s) submitting for in the subject line, and your height in the body of the email.

Another nice crew~

???Where did all the people go??? You will have to watch the movie to find out.

Thank you!

07/31/2026

Congrats to the few that had line(s) in this film, to the few that worked it as background talent and appreciate those that submitted that we could not book for lack of roles!

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Email just went out re-checking avail for just a few possible extras for tomorrow (last day).

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This film is wrapping early. Tomorrow, Wednesday, is the last day. Once we know what is needed for tomorrow, will be booking. Thanks all for standing by. They did not need many extras after all.

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If you do not hear from us by later this afternoon, can release this shoot. If anything comes up, we will ask you individually if you are available. They will be wrapping after this week. We just have not heard of any updates. Sometimes low budget productions try to get 'volunteers' or cancel the idea of having background because of the budget funds running low. Not sure if this is the case here or they just do not need or know. Either way, we do not want you waiting around passing up other paid opportunities. Thanks so much! No new submissions needed. We have SO MANY great options to pull from.

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These submissions are in now. The Director and Producer will make a final decision by tomorrow, Sunday afternoon. Thanks all!

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Looking for 2 minor talent to play brother and sister.
When we select, they will need to resemble the main actor.
Both need to be Caucasian. Boy needs to have brown hair and brown eyes and be tall and thin.
Girl will need to look younger than the boy.

BOY: 10--16 years old

GIRL: 6--8 years old

SAG/AFTRA speaking role
Location:
near 3700 W. Huron Street, Chicago, Illinois 60624

SHOOT DATE this Monday, August 3rd

Please email a couple current color photos with only your child in the picture. Current hair style and color. Face and full body. No sunglasses. Include current sizes.

TO: [email protected] by Friday (tomorrow) at NOON for consideration, review and possible booking.

MINOR in subject

work permit needs to be current

please include current height

Most likely it will be a morning call time--not certain yet--approx. time frame
they have many other scenes this day in the other home, so they will need a lot of time for that, which means your day will not be extremely long.

Indie Movie in subject line--if SAG or SAG/AFTRA eligible, please include SAG #
Those will be looked at first. Ultra Low Budget (UPA) Role under SAG-AFTRA Contract available at the union's rate of $249.00 for the Day under SAG-AFTRA contract.

Scene in the bedroom sister talking to brother about her teddy bear. He overcomes her fears. This is a flashback to when she was alive.

This is another great team we have been working with.

Thank you~

07/24/2026

7-30 UPDATE for movie:

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No Restaurant or Reporters or Police for tomorrow either. They will be in the home.

Will be searching for a young version of the actors for Monday. Post going up by the weekend.

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With weather and schedule changes and numbers dropping, we could not book everyone we wanted to 🙁 They only needed 3 Police Officers so far and they wrap up next week. There will be a couple days next week and possibly tomorrow (up in the air right now). So....no need to hold. We still have you from checking in with your previous interest and will ask if available for new date if needed. We had so many wonderful people interested. Thanks so much!

The EMT and one Detective may be August 4 or 5 instead.

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Here is another exciting opportunity for just a few talent~

For this upcoming indie union ultra low budget movie, we will need only a few background extras. Police, Detective, EMT, Reporters, and a few in the restaurant.

They are paying the full extra rate ($136.40 for up to 8 hours at wrap). Paid at wrap of your day/night. You need to stay until you are wrapped. If overtime, time and one half will be added.

If you are submitted, please hold until we cast this film. If booked, we need to count on you. Only a few will be working these very important scenes. The remainder of the film seems to be the actors only. No extras.

Any ethnicity/gender. 25 to 70 years old to play Police, Detective, and Reporters. We may also need a few extras for the dining scenes in the restaurant.

Location: CHICAGO, Illinois

SHOOT DATE: Friday, July 31st (you need to be available the entire day/night) since we do not know call time or wrap time. Could go late. Please submit only if you can stay available for this in case booked. We will know by Monday.

Please email a few current color photos with only you in the picture. Current hair style and color. Face and full body. No sunglasses. Include your current sizes:T-shirt: Shirt: Shoe: Pants: Dress or Jacket: Height: Cell #: *also note if you have any uniform accessories for police type work in case they do not have your size.

TO: [email protected] by Friday (tomorrow) at NOON for consideration, review and possible booking.

NIGHTSCAPE in subject line

Please note if you are SAG and give your SAG/AFTRA #. There may be an Ultra Low Budget (UPA) under SAG-AFTRA Reporter role available at their rate of $249/Day under SAG-AFTRA contract. If you are ONLY submitting for the SAG role, please note that in your email. This is a one-liner.

You will know by tomorrow evening if you were submitted.
This is another great team we have been working with. If you were on 'Rebirth' and a few other films, you may see a few familiar production staffers.

Thank you~

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!

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