NBC’s “Chicago” franchise encapsulates shows such as “Chicago Fire,” “Chicago P.D.,” and “Chicago Med.” These series are great for those who love drama TV. So, while fans get ready for new seasons of their favorite shows, whether it’s “Chicago Fire” or “Chicago Med”, we decided to round up some similar gigs aspiring actors can join. Take a look at these projects looking for talent to find your next role.
Untitled Insurgent Pictures Feature
Insurgent Pictures is casting a new feature film following a former police officer who leaves his mental institution searching for his oldest friend who has gone missing. This project is looking for a Black male actor, aged 30+, to play the supporting character of Father Armando, as well as talent of any gender, race, or ethnicity, aged 18+, with improv skills for background players. Filming continues through the winter in New York City. Pays $100 per day.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“Love Thy Neighbor”
This low-budget drama follows a man who takes it upon himself to solve the crimes, including a local murder. The project is casting male talent, aged 25–50, to play the lead role of Benjamin and a day player, 25–40, to play his wife Marissa. Shoots in November and December in New York City and New Jersey. Professional pay provided.
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“Until Death Do Us Part” Crime Drama
Described as “Columbo” meets “Blade Runner,” this short film is casting female talent. The project wants female talent, aged 20–30, with some stunt experience to play the lead role of Uma. Uma killed her husband and is now in danger of being caught. The project shoots Nov. 18–23 in Los Angeles. Professional pay provided plus meals.
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“Spiral Bound”
This dramedy explores mental health in your twenties. Production is currently casting the pilot, including a female performer, aged 23–35, to play the lead role of Kay; a female, gender-nonconforming or non-binary performer, aged 18 and older, to play the supporting role of Susie; and a male performer, aged 25–28, to play the supporting role of Allan. Shoots TBD in Los Angeles. Pay is $200–$400 per day commensurate with the role.
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“May Cause Bleeding”
While the plot of this upcoming short film is being kept under wraps, fans of medical dramas should still join this project. Production is looking for talent of any gender, race, or ethnicity, aged 30 and older, to play the leading doctor in the project. Also searching for leading and supporting male and female talent, aged 18–25. Filming is slated for this fall in Louisville, Kentucky, with compensation provided.
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“Diagnosis”
Join the cast of this emotional short film, which tells the story of a doctor struggling to give a patient and her grandson her diagnosis. Production is looking for male talent, aged 40 and older, Asian female talent, aged 65 and older, Asian male talent, aged 10–18, female talent, aged 18–45, and more. Filming in Brooklyn, New York is Sept. 22–25. Travel and meals are provided.
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“Endemic”
A new horror thriller about a doctor and a deadly disease is looking for talent. The project wants male and female talent, aged 35–50, to play the two leading roles, as well as female talent, aged 18–21, male talent, aged 25–35, and more for a variety of supporting roles. Filming is scheduled for Oct. 21–23 in Savannah, Georgia.
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