Wayward Casting

18/12/2025

Casting call for Body Double for Feature Film

Rate: $624/2
Date: Late February (Exact date TBD)
Location: Chicago area

We are seeking both a male and female actor, screen aged between 50-68 years old, who are comfortable with non-sexual rear-end nudity for a scene in a new feature film. Talent will be body doubling for other actors.

To apply, please send an email to [email protected], subject "Body Double", and send your contact info and two photos of yourself. We will reach out with more info if interested in considering booking.

16/12/2025

Casting Call for Supporting Role in Independent Feature Film

Role: Shaka
Description: 18 to 22 years old; African / AA. Male. Talkative, a bit annoying. Confident weeb.
Rate: $249/8
Date: 1 day during Mid-Feb 2026

We are seeking an actor for the currently titled 'Midwest Film' directed by Jacob Gregor and shooting mid February. For this booking we are open to booking a profession actor but we are also open to booking a non-actor / real person, someone with a lot of personality and confidence. If you feel like someone is a good fit, tag away!

This movie is filmed in an experimental way where a lot of the lines will be improvised.

To apply, please send an email to [email protected], subject "Shaka", and send your contact info and two photos of yourself. We will reach out if interested in interviewing.

10/12/2025

Thanks to the many people who booked here and came out to work on Night Nurse last year. It has been accepted into Sundance film festival!

I am excited to share more updates as they come.

09/12/2025

Searching for a loft location for Feature Film *Paid*.

Location: Chicago, IL
Dates: Mid January for 1 day
Rate: $1000/day

We are looking for a loft condo/apartment location for a scene in a new film being produced in January 2026. Ideally the location would be large and somewhat unfinished.

Email [email protected] subject "Movie Loft" if you think your place is a good fit for our movie and we will reply back with more information.

Thanks!

Jake

11/11/2025

Music Video Casting Call for Extras
Artist: Brigitte Calls Me Baby
Date: 11/16
Rate: $135/8
Location: Chicago, IL

We are looking to cast a group of party goers screen aged 19-31 years old to be hanging out at a penthouse party for a music video shoot with the band Brigitte Calls Me Baby. We want people with a hip, rock oriented fashionable style. Think The Strokes from 2006 but it doesn't have to be exact. There is a good potential of getting featured if booked!

To apply, please send an email to [email protected], subject "BCMB Party", and send your contact info and two photos of yourself. We will reach out soon if interested in booking.

11/10/2025

Casting Call for Music Video
Label: Audiotree
Date: 10/17, 10/18, 10/19
Rate: $150/day
Location: Chicago, IL
Roles: Multiple

Jamie - Screen age 15-17 years old. Finds money, does something unexpected. Finds himself at a DIY punk rock show.

Antagonist - Screen age 40. Crooked cop years old.

Mom - Screen age 45 - 40 years old.

To apply, please send an email to [email protected], subject "Audiotree", and send your contact info and two photos of yourself.

We will reach if interested in booking.

24/09/2025

Location Search for Feature Film *Paid*. Pay your rent by hanging out with filmmakers.

Project: Feature Film (*name not disclosed*)
Dates: October through November
Location: Chicago and near Chicago NW Suburbs

We are looking for three locations for our film.

House 1: Think the Home Alone or Risky Business house but it can be more modern Chicago as well. Family home. built before 2015. 2 days of filming.

Apartment 1: 2-3 bedroom classic Chicago apartment with hallway. Open to various styles. 11 days of filming

Apartment 2: 1-3 bedroom classic Chicago apartment. Open to various styles. 1 day of filming

Email [email protected] subject "Movie Home" if you think your place is a good fit for our movie and we will reply back with more information.

Thanks!

Jake

07/09/2025

Casting Call for "Patient" Feature Film
Role: Magic Show Crowd Members
Rate: $75/4
Date: Tuesday 9/9
Location: Chicago, IL

We are looking to book about 40 background actors for the movie titled 'Patient', and directed by Lori Felker and produced by yours truly. Filming will take place at Rhapsody Theater. Will be under 4 hours, and the scene will be lots of fun.

To apply, send an email to [email protected] subject "P Magic Show" and include your contact phone number and two photos. We will contact you if interested in booking.

07/09/2025

Casting Call for "Patient" Feature Film
Role: Waiting Room Extras
Rate: $75/4
Date: Tomorrow, Monday 9/8
Location: Huntley, IL

I am looking to book a couple of background actors for the movie we are producing titled 'Patient', and directed by Lori Felker. We are looking for a few people, ideally who live in the northwest suburbs to take part in this scene.

To apply, send an email to [email protected] subject "P Waiting Room" and include your contact phone number and two photos. We will contact you if interested in booking.

09/08/2025

Casting Call for "Arbitrary Corners" Feature Film
Role: Funeral Goers
Rate: $132.8/8
Date: Wednesday, 8/13
Location: Forest Park, IL

We are excited to announce that we will doing background casting for the new independent feature shooting this month titled 'Arbitrary Corners', directed by Frank V Ross and produced by Elevated Films.

We are looking to book around 20 funeral goers for this scene. If booked, you will be required to come dressed as if you are attending a funeral. Should a short but fun day!

To apply, send an email to [email protected] subject "AC Funeral" and include your contact phone number and two photos. We will contact you if interested in booking.

30/07/2025

SOOO proud of everyone who worked on $POSITONS. LOTS of people from here came on and got screen time. Also some of my most fun days ever working on set was with ya'll on this movie. We even had a bunch of drama in the comments section on this page with people debating if the casting call was fake.

Premiered at SXSW, at Fantasia tonight, and secured full distribution. Directed by Brandon Daley. Produced by Ben Gojer and Jake Bloom (me). Let's put Chicago indies back in the scene!

Dark Star Pictures has acquired the North American rights to Brandon Daley's feature debut, '$Positions,' ahead of its Fantasia Festival premiere.

27/07/2025

ANIMAL CASTING CALL - looking for a cat to take part in a scene for feature film.

Rate: $350/4hrs
Location: Chicago, IL
Date: September 10th
Role: Therapy Cat
Movie: 'Patient' directed by Lori Felker

We are searching for super friendly feline that can play a therapy cat in a brief scene for our movie. The ideal cat can "Ragdoll", the type of cat that you can pick up and not be bothered at all. We also want the cat to be complacent hanging out in a baby stroller.

To Apply, please send an email to [email protected], subject "Therapy Cat", and attach two photos of your cat. We will reach out and request a self tape audition with your cat if interested.