Commercial casting calls in Chicago
18 open commercial casting calls in Chicago, 8 posted in the last 7 days, last updated Oct-04-26. From casting platforms, agency boards, Instagram and TikTok, screened for scams and scored against your profile.
18 of the 116 open castings in Chicago are commercial work: 16%, against 22% across the whole catalog. 61% are listed as paid, against 81% of commercial castings everywhere. 1 of the 18 is union or open to both. The most common project types: Commercial (8), Online commercial (2) and Social media ad (2). 9 cities have more open commercial castings, led by Los Angeles.
Commercial castings are the steadiest paid work in most markets: television and online spots, social-media ads, product explainers, corporate video and brand campaigns. They want real people as often as they want polished ones, and most are cast quickly.
Chicago castings lean toward commercials, industrials and theatre, with television series shooting in the city adding background work in season.
Speed wins commercial castings. HeyBooker’s daily digest tells you when a new one matches, and one tap sends an application with your comp card attached.
The numbers
| Open castings | 18 |
| Posted in the last 7 days | 8 |
| Listed as paid | 61% |
| Union or union-friendly | 6% |
| Remote | 0 |
| Commercial | 8 |
| Online commercial | 2 |
| Social media ad | 2 |
| TV commercial | 1 |
Latest commercial / brand castings in Chicago
- YLT Studio Brand & Campaign Model CastingModelingCommercial / BrandInfluencer / UGCcommercial · Chicago, IL
- Coca Colar Refreshing Films ContestActingCommercial / BrandNewly postedOnline Commercial / Video Ad · Chicago, IL
- Social Media Personality and Brand AmbassadorActingCommercial / BrandInfluencer / UGCSocial Media Ad · Chicago, IL
- Fit and Athletic Talent Fitness Video CastingModelingCommercial / BrandActingPaidcommercial · Chicago, IL
- Female Latina Social Media Personality & Brand Ambassador (CHICAGO)ModelingActingCommercial / BrandInfluencer / UGCNewly postedSocial Media Ad · Chicago, IL
- Brady Bunch Intro ParodyCommercial / BrandPaidOnline Commercial / Video Ad · Chicago, IL
- Wellness Gum Brand CommercialActingCommercial / BrandPaidTV Commercial · Chicago, IL
- The Quinn Look Show: Starring Quinn Look - Cinespace Advertisement ShootActingCommercial / BrandNewly postedScripted Show · Chicago, IL
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FAQ
How many commercial / brand castings in Chicago are open right now?
18 as of Oct 07, 8 posted in the last 7 days, 61% listed as paid.
What do I need to apply?
- A current headshot or a couple of natural photos, sometimes a short slate video
- Your real look and age, not your range
- Conflicts: brands in the same category you’ve advertised recently
- Union status and rate expectations for non-union spots
Is it free?
Yes. Finding and applying is free on HeyBooker, and no legitimate casting charges to apply. Listings that ask for money are removed before they reach you.
Is HeyBooker an agency?
No. HeyBooker doesn’t represent talent and doesn’t submit anyone to casting directors on its own. It finds casting calls that fit you, scores them against your profile and helps you prepare applications you review and send yourself. If you want representation, an agency is the usual route — reputable ones never charge upfront fees.
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