Wayward Casting

11/06/2024

Casting Call for Feature Film
Role: Jazz Club Attendees
Location: Chicago, IL
Dates: 6/12/2024, 6/13/2024
Rate: $125/8

We are casting background actors for the movie "Crooks" produced by Elevated Films. We are looking for people with a vintage look, dark clothes, perhaps cool jackets or the type of look that would be in a jazz club.

To apply, please email [email protected] subject "Crooks" and mention which dates you are available and attach two photos. Please apply if available either dates. With the filming being so near, we will be reaching out soon if the production is interested in booking. Thanks!

01/06/2024

Casting Call for Up&Up
Role: Multiple Roles
Rate: $250/6
Location: Chicago, IL
Date: Still TBD but between June 6/16-6/19

This is for an industrial video with the brand Up&Up. Below are the roles that we are looking to book. Non-union.

Role 1: WOMAN in her 20s
Role 2: WOMAN age 25-33
Role 3: LBGTQ+/Non-Binary Person or Drag
Queen in their mid 20s-30s.
Role 4: YOUNG BASKETBALL PLAYER age 18-
25
Role 5: BALD MAN 40s-50s
Role 6: OLDER LADY in her 70s-80s.
Role 7: MOM - 50s
Role 8: OLDER WOMAN EMPLOYEE - 60s

To apply, please email two photos of yourself to [email protected] - subject "Up&Up". Feel free to submit even if you don’t specifically fit a role category as we may add more roles. Also please apply if you are available on any of the dates between 6/16-6/19. We will reach out if interested in booking.

16/05/2024

Casting Call for Retina Specialists PSA (UPDATED)
Role: Bilingual Woman (Caucasian)
Rate: $1300/day
Location: Chicago
Date June 4th or June 5th (still tbd)

We are specifically looking for a white woman over the age of 60 who is bilingual and can speak both Spanish and English. We are open to booking out of state as well and covering travel costs.

If you applied or auditioned previously, you do not need to apply again. We have not sent booking emails to anyone yet either so please hang tight. This project will be booking various people however we are struggling to find a bilingual white woman.

To apply, please email two photos of yourself to [email protected] - subject "Retina". Candidates will be required to selftape in both English and Spanish to be considered for this gig. Please apply ASAP if interested as we are looking to book someone soon and are under a tight deadline.

Thanks
Jake

08/05/2024

Another successful music video for the count! Great performances by everyone who came out.

From the upcoming album 'Caroline Funk: Barn Burner on To***co Road,' out June 28th ( ): http://newwst.com/electriccowboyID Vinyl + CD: ht...

07/05/2024

Casting Call for Retina Specialists PSA
Role: Bilingual Woman
Rate: $1300/day
Location: Chicago
Date June 4th or June 5th (still tbd)

We are searching for actresses of all ethnicities 50+ who can speak both Spanish and English. We are booking several people and we want both native Spanish speakers but also non-native speakers as well.

To apply, please email two photos of yourself to [email protected] - subject "Retina". If you already submitted through AA, you do not need to submit again. Candidates will be required to selftape in both English and Spanish to be considered for this gig.

Thanks
Jake

03/05/2024

Huge shoutout and thanks to everyone who showcased their talent in Brigitte Calls Me Baby's new music video, 'Eddie My Love'.

“Eddie My Love” is from Brigitte Calls Me Baby’s debut EP ‘This House is Made of Corners’. Pick up the limited edition vinyl and digital formats: https://ato...

02/05/2024

Rush Casting Call for horror Feature Film directed by Jae Matthews of the popular band Boy Harsher.

Role: Winnie
Location: Lockport, IL
Dates: 5/7/2024, 5/12/2024, 5/13/2024, 5/17/2024, 5/18/2024, 5/20/2024
Rate: $150/day

We are searching for an AA/Black actress to play the role of Winnie. Winnie (25) is a stoner and chaotic, bold and confident, a mask for her insecurities.

Quick selftape turnaround will be needed. To apply, please submit two photos of yourself and reel (if possible), as well as contact info to [email protected] subject "Winnie".

*We are also looking for a used looking pickup truck to be in a scene overnight on 5/7. Please email [email protected] subject "pickup truck" if interested.

29/04/2024

Looking for home to shoot feature film at ASAP! $3500.

We are currently searching for a house for an indie feature film taking place soon in the Chicagoland area and surrounding suburbs. We would need the house for several days, we have a budget of $3,500. We also have full production insurance.

If you know anyone who has a house or if you have a house that is large and can host many people please send interior photos to [email protected] ASAP.

If the house is lived in or a bit messy, that is fine too! Older the house the better Reference photos are below, but does not have to be exact. Feel free to email as well with any questions and I will gladly answer.

02/04/2024

NEW ROLE AVAILABLE
Role: Older Man (age 50-75)
Rate $350/day
Date: April 15th or April 16th
Location: Chicago area

This is an official music video for the group Brigitte Calls Me Baby with ATO Records. Please apply if you are available either dates as we are still determining which date we are moving forward with.

Check out the band here: https://www.youtube.com/

**To apply, please send an email to [email protected] subject "BCMB2" and provide a full name, contact phone number and submit two photos of yourself. We will reach out asap if considered being booked.**

27/03/2024

Another music video cast by Wayward Casting. This one is for Mike Kinsella's band Owen and their new track Virtue Misspent. Thank you to the talent for making it happen.

Listen/Buy: https://owen.ffm.to/the-falls-of-sioux"Virtue Misspent" is taken from 's new album, The Falls of Sioux - out April 26, 2024.Credits:Di...

25/03/2024

Casting Call for Music Video
Role: Male couple (age 20-30)
Rate $350/day
Date: April 14th
Location: Chicago

This is an official music video for the group Brigitte Calls Me Baby with ATO Records. We are looking for two actors on this casting call. All looks are encouraged to apply. If available any day between April 14th - April 24th, please apply as we may shift dates.

*Important - the scene involves making out with another man in an intimate but non-n**e setting.

Check out the band here: https://www.youtube.com/

**To apply, please send an email to [email protected] subject "BCMB" and provide a full name, contact phone number and submit two photos of the person who you are submitting for. We will reach out asap if considered being booked.**

06/03/2024

NYC Casting Call
Role: Super Fans
Rate $1000/4
Date: Friday, May 3rd
Location: Manhattan, New York

We are seeking two enthusiastic 'super-fans' who will be part of a crowd reaction shot during a live TV shot that will be occurring. You will be performing in character and representing the endodontics awareness campaign.

**To apply, please send an email to [email protected] subject "Super" and provide a full name, contact phone number and submit two photos of yourself. We will reach out asap and follow up with a self-tape request if considered being booked.**

27/02/2024

Casting Call for Music Video
Role: Teenage Boys (screen age 13-17)
Rate $200/8
Date: Sunday, March 3rd
Location: Chicago Suburbs

This is an official music video for the artist Owen with Polyvinyl Records. We are looking for multiple teenage boys on this casting call. They will be hanging out, riding bikes, being slightly mischievous, living the life of a kid in the rust belt. All looks are encouraged to apply.

Check out the band here: https://www.youtube.com/

**To apply, please send an email to [email protected] subject "Owen" and provide a full name, contact phone number and submit two photos of the person who you are submitting for. We will reach out asap if considered being booked.**

04/02/2024

Casting Call for Music Video
Role: Audience Member
Rate $125/4
Date: Saturday, Feb 10th
Location: Chicago, IL

This is an official music video for the artist Boulevards. We are looking for some folks that don't mind doing some "grooving" on camera. No dance experience is needed. All ages and looks are encouraged to apply

**To apply, please send an email to [email protected] subject "music video" and provide a full name, contact phone number and submit two photos of yourself. We will reach out asap if considered being booked.**

19/01/2024

Shout out to everyone who participated in the McDonald's HACER commercial, cast here at Wayward Casting!

Since 1985 the McDonald’s HACER National Scholarship Program has awardedmore than 33M dollars in scholarship funds to over 17,000 Hispanic students. These ar...

14/10/2023

Casting Call for National Food Brand Commercial
We are looking for Real Latin Community Members
Rate: $750/day plus usage
Date: 10/25 - 10/26
Location: Chicago Area

We are looking to book real Latin community members and their families for a national food brand commercial. We want to see people working in their real environment telling their true story. It can be anyone as long as they have a story to tell. No acting experience needed to be booked.

If booked, candidate will be Taft Hartley and become SAG eligible, if not already. Their pay will include SAG commercial usage scale on top of $750/day for shooting. This role is available for both SAG and Non-SAG candidates.

To apply, Email [email protected] - subject "Real Community Members". Attach two photos and write a paragraph about who you are, your age, what you do for work and how it ties to your community. Tell us your real story in your own words, send us real photos - not agency head shots. Also leave us your phone number to contact you. All ages - all backgrounds from the Latin community are welcome to apply. Please do not wait to apply as we plan on booking this one quickly.

13/10/2023

We are casting more house party goers for tomorrow, Saturday the 14th during the day.

Date: Saturday 10/14 - Very short half day starting at noon
Rate: $75
Location: Chicago Heights
Role: Party Goers 20-40 Years Old
Project: Feature Film

To apply, please send a headshot and bodyshot to [email protected] - please also include your contact phone number in the email. We will email you back asap if we are interested in booking you.

11/10/2023

Rush Casting Call for Feature Film Tomorrow Night.
*WARNING: this particular scene will be shot in a closed set and there will be female and male nudity in the scene from other actors. No one who applies to this post will be asked to be n**e or will be n**e and will be wearing normal party attire.

Date: Tomorrow Thursday 10/12/2023 overnight into Friday 10/13/2023
Rate: $125/8hrs
Location: Chicago Heights
Role: Party Goers aged 20-40 years old

To apply, please send a headshot and bodyshot to [email protected] - please also include your contact phone number in the email. We will email you back asap if we are interested in booking you. We are looking to book as many people as possible!

01/10/2023

Casting Call for Bilingual Actors and Actresses.
Date: Tuesday Oct 3rd and Wednesday Oct 4th
Rate: $125/day
Location: Homewood, IL
Role: Bilingual Couple

We are looking to book a couple that can speak a language other than English for a speaking role in a non-union feature film. We are open to all ages over 25 and all different languages. You may apply as a couple or as an individual. You must be fluent enough to pretend that you can not speak English. You also must be available both days.

To apply, please send a headshot and bodyshot to [email protected] - please also include your contact phone number in the email and what languages you can speak. We will email you back asap if we are interested in booking you.

Thanks - Jake

Movie, TV and Music Video Casting Calls

21/09/2023

Casting Call For Non-Union Feature Film Extras
Date: Monday September 25th
Rate: $125/day
Location: Chicago
Role: Family Members

We are looking to book several people to play family members for a scene we are shooting in Chicago next week for the feature film Po$itions. We are open to all ages and ethnicities.

To apply, please send a headshot and bodyshot to [email protected] - please also include your contact phone number in the email. We will email you back asap if we are interested in booking you.

Thanks - Jake

02/08/2023

Book your house in a feature film!

We are currently searching for houses to film an indie feature film taking place in six weeks shooting in the Chicagoland area and surrounding suburbs. We need multiple houses and can pay $500/day per house, expect a smaller size crew, and we have full production insurance.

If you know anyone who has a house or if you have a house that is somewhat outdated and can look as if it takes place in Kansas please send interior and exterior photos to [email protected]

If the house is lived in or a bit messy, that is fine too! Reference photos are below, but does not have to be exact. Feel free to email as well with any questions and I will gladly answer.

02/08/2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgKL0eJXm88

Congrats to all the talent that come out and acted in Mick Jenkins latest music video 'Smoke Break'. Casting by Wayward Casting

Follow Me:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/freemickjenkinsTwitter - https://www.twitter.com/mickjenkinsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mickjenkinsTi...

08/06/2023

Shout-out to Donte and Eric who did a great job performing as the late Juice WRLD as body doubles in his most recent official music video! Also shoutout to all the extras who came out on set for this one 🌟.

Juice WRLD "Goodbye & Good Riddance (5 Year Anniversary Edition)" is available now: https://JuiceWRLD.lnk.to/GBGRAnniversaryExecutive producers: Lil Bibby, G...

17/05/2023

New Role for Juice WRLD video.
Role: Popular Girl - White/Caucasian, 16-18 years old screen age.
Rate $500/day
Date: May 20th
Location: Homewood, IL

This is an official music video of Juice WRLD from an unreleased track.

**To apply, please send an email to [email protected] subject "music video 5/20" and provide a full name for talent, contact phone number and two photos of the person who is submitting. We will reach out asap if considered being booked.**

17/05/2023

Casting Call for Juice WRLD Music Video
Role: Teen Girlfriend - Black/African American (light or dark skinned), 16-18 years old screen age.
Rate $500/day
Date: May 20th
Location: Homewood, IL

This is an official music video from an unreleased track of his.

**To apply, please send an email to [email protected] subject "music video 5/20" and provide a full name for talent, contact phone number and two photos of the person who is submitting. We will reach out asap if considered being booked.**

15/05/2023

Does anyone have an SUV with a large sunroof that they can bring on set tomorrow (Monday the 15th) in Chicago at 10am for two hours? Color of vehicle does not matter. We can pay $150 when you arrive. Will have food and snacks on set. If available, email me at [email protected] subject "SUV" ASAP and leave your contact info and type of car.

Thanks,

Jake

15/05/2023

We are still looking for a Young Juice WRLD body double!
Rate: $1000/day
Date has been changed to May 20th.
Location: Chicago

This can open up opportunity for more work on a bigger project involving him if booked. Ideal candidate is between 5'6 and 5'9.

To apply please email your height, weight, a current full body photo and a photo of the back of your head to [email protected].

If you know anyone please tag or submit them. If you have long hair and willing to cut them, mention in the email.

11/05/2023

Still Looking For AA Teens for Mick Jenkins Music Video
Date: May 13th
Role: Teen Males - Black/African American, Roughly 14-19 years old. Dreads, Braids, or long hair is a plus but not required.
Location: Chicago
Rate: $125/8

**To apply, please send an email to [email protected] subject "music video 5/13" and provide a full name for talent, contact phone number and two photos of the person who is submitting. We will reach out asap if considered being booked.**

This can be a great opportunity to gain set experience and get featured in an artist's video who usually hits over one million views! Last music video we did with Mick Jenkins won a Vimeo Staff Pick and was featured in SWSX and was a huge success!

08/05/2023

Casting Call for Mick Jenkins Music Video
Date: May 14th
Rate $125/6
Role: Teen Males - Black/African American, Roughly 14-19 years old. Dreads, Braids, or long hair is a plus but not required.
Location: Chicago

**To apply, please send an email to [email protected] subject "music video 5/14" and provide a full name for talent, contact phone number and two photos of the person who is submitting. Guardian will be required on set. We will reach out asap if considered being booked.**

This can be a great opportunity to gain set experience and get featured in an artist's video who usually hits over one million views! Last music video we did with Mick Jenkins won a Vimeo Staff Pick and was featured in SWSX and was a huge success!
https://vimeo.com/566664823

06/05/2023

Casting Call for Mick Jenkins Music Video

Location: Chicago
Date: May 14th
Rate $125/6
Role: Young boys - Black/African American, Roughly 10-15 years old. Hanging out in the city.

**To apply, please send an email to [email protected] subject "music video 5/14" and provide a full name for talent, contact phone number and two photos of the person who is submitting. Guardian will be required on set. We will reach out asap if considered being booked.**

Last music video we did with Mick Jenkins won a Vimeo Staff Pick and was featured in SWSX and was a huge success!

https://vimeo.com/566664823