ExtraOrdinary Casting

04/20/2026

LAUNCH YOUR CAREER

If you have been on the fence about this event or it is new to your eyes, please consider this final post on this for 2026 or refer someone that may be interested.

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, the motel rooms are very nice. Should be a good time.

You will get in front of and be able to talk to the TOP agents that are difficult to get signed with. Why are the doors not opening for you or your child? Are you channeling your efforts according to your wants? Are the butterflies
flying in the right direction?

If you already signed up for LAUNCH or will be and would like a one on one meeting with Darlene on one of your breaks that weekend, we can arrange it for you. Starting as an extra and working with many producers and directors for 2 decades, she knows what they are looking for. Maybe you just want to overcome on-stage jitters or sharpen your skills. Maybe you want to know the differences with union vs. non union. ​Exclusivity? Maybe you want to know why your photo or resume is not effective. Looking for a top notch agent? EMAIL US your cell # if you were accepted for this seminar at
extraordinarycasttalent@gmail.com so we can meet up with you there OR if you plan on attending the zoom session Saturday afternoon or need another appointment with them during this week, if they are available.

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.

They have almost as many years in this aspect of the entertainment industry than our 20 years. We have never promoted anyone else. 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 a few sign up these past few years and ​s​ome 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.

This upcoming Saturday afternoon, April 25th, 3:00 PM Central Time

This session is private just for us and we will be attending the first part of the zoom meeting.

ZOOM meetings are being scheduled now to see if this is something you would like to attend.

They will give you all of the details you need and a short interview or audition session.

Sign up below:

Schedule your appointment online LAUNCH SHOWCASE

04/13/2026

Final selects have been made. Watch your email today.

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So many awesome submissions for so few roles. They are going in this morning. You will know by then if you were submitted and by this Friday who they go with. Thank you!

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This post will not be up long. Only need a few good people to participate in this unique opportunity for a TV series in development. They already secured a couple very strong pitch opportunities for the show.

Extras dressed in business casual. They prefer a diverse group with background talent.
Age Range: 21--60

LOCATION: a Studio in Hanover Park, Illinois~you need to have your own reliable transportation to get there.

SHOOT DATE: Thursday, April 30th

All talent will be prioritized as part of their primary production budget. Pay will be 'deferred'.

We would need to count on you since so few people involved. You would know if you are booked well in advance.

Please email by 8PM tonight (Monday). You will know by tonight if you were submitted and during this week if cast.

extraordinarycasttalent@gmail.com

Your photos or headshots should be 'current' and in color. Current hair/facial hair. No sunglasses. Good lighting. Obviously, no AI.

Thank You!

03/26/2026

This has been cast. Thanks all~

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Great submissions are in for this now! Thanks all! Just need a couple more young teen boys.

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Non-Speaking/Featured Casting:

One of our favorite insurance clients that we have worked with for years is shooting again in Chicago and the northern suburbs. You would need your own reliable transportation to get there. Everyone must have had previous on set experience. We would need to count on you since so few people involved. You would know your booked date well in advance.

*Please read thoroughly. Male Bilingual Spokesperson notice
at the end of this post*

Rate of Pay: $500 for the day, up to 8 hours in a car or home.
Plus $25 if they ask you to zoom your wardrobe options.
Most likely less hours since they will be shooting different segments each day. Efficient payroll direct.

Since we do not know the exact dates yet (depends of the homes they secure), need to be totally flexible with your schedule beginning -- mid May (before Memorial Day). Most likely will take place the 2nd week in May. If there is any day(s) you cannot commit to, please note that in your submission email.

If you were featured on one of our insurance commercials on YouTube in the last few years, please let us know what role you played in your email. They have been a lot of fun. This time, we are only needing a few Non Union talent though. No general background in this one. Just a couple families will be booked as 'Featured' NON-Speaking talent.

MINORS (Ethnically Ambiguous or Latino): Boys and Girls 7--15 years old. Need to be work permitted by the end of April. Include in your email if you need our Letter of Intent, which would be updated for this shoot if your child's work permit is expired. Please include their age as of May 1, 2026.

PARENTS (Ethnically Ambiguous or Latino):
30--38 years old

MALE SPOKESPERSON x 2 (Ethnically Ambiguous or Latino):
30--47 years old
Average built with dark hair
one at $750--will be recognizable--will be standing/walking
one at $650--will be in a dark room with a soft light--face may not be recognized--will be sitting showing expressions with hand and shoulders

Both males need to speak Spanish and English fluently
*if you are being considered for this role, we will email you a few lines that you would be saying for video submission next week, not now

Please email by this Saturday evening:
extraordinarycasttalent@gmail.com

Your photos or headshots should be current and in color. Current hair/facial hair that you will have in May (headshot and/or candid shots). No sunglasses. Good lighting. Obviously, no AI.
* If you are submitting WITH your child, please do so in the same email and make note of

Thanks!

03/15/2026

So many great submissions. This one has been cast and confirmed with just a few they selected. Thanks all~

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Another SAG Background Talent Request just in:

THIS Thursday (3/19) AND Friday (3/20) and are looking for just a few SAG BG talent. Must be SAG in good standing.

Casting Specs: Diverse casting reflective of Chicago Neighborhoods

Women (18yrs-must be at least 18 years old - - 80yrs)
Men (18 yrs-must be at least 18 years old -- 80yrs)

SAG Scale for BG, minus the usual deductions.

Must be available BOTH days. If selected, would work one or both days. Local to Chicago area, as usual.

Please put your SAG # in the subject line.
Include your cell # in your email.

extraordinarycasttalent@gmail.com

Your photos should be current and in color. Current hair/facial hair (headshot and/or candid shots).

Another NON-Union shoot coming soon.

Thanks!

03/07/2026

New Non-Union post should be going up next week. New SAG extra post should be going up tomorrow, Sunday. Stay tuned~

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This has been cast. Thanks all~

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Date Needed: Monday, 3-23-26

Rate of Pay: $500.00 each/half day
Time Frame: 9:30 am--2:00 pm

We will be accepting submissions until 9pm tonight, Saturday, only because of the amount that will be coming in for just 2 roles. Since such a small shoot, we are looking at those we worked with before to know your dependability and professionalism. There will be other opportunities later for those that have not worked with us in the past.

This one is for a DEMO VIDEO they are creating for a finance firm. You would play business professionals with your own business wardrobe. Most likely you would react to being overwhelmed by paperwork and data, then relieved to find the solution to your problem. You will not have any lines. Will be featured, most likely. This will be visuals only on a half day shoot a couple of weeks from now.

The shoot will take place in Chicago.

They will be casting one man and one woman 28--70 years old
Any Ethnicity

Rate of Pay: $500 each !
Time Frame: 9:30 am--2:00 pm

email: extraordinarycasttalent@gmail.com
with your current color photos (at least 2) with a business look
one close up and one full body
no sunglasses/only you in picture
current look (hair, facial hair...)
No AI photos

03/03/2026

New post going up tonight, Saturday, for just a few on another regular client shoot!

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These bookings are confirmed.

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This will be booked by noon. We do not know selects yet.
Thanks all~

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Here we go! This one's for you. Although, we only need a few talent. We just found out so there is a quick turnaround regarding availability:

Internal Promotional Video
Filming Location: at a Studio in Hanover Park, IL 60133
Filming Date: THIS Thursday, March 5th
roughly by 8am - - 3pm
Rate of Pay: $175 for the day/lunch included --
up to 6 work hours

Casting Needs: We’re casting just a few individuals that we have worked with before to be featured in an internal promotional video. We’re looking for a diverse range of talent spanning ages 25–70.

All selected individuals will appear in a montage of smiling, confident faces to camera (shot individually). A select few will also participate in brief additional moments involving simple, tactile interactions with a prop — for example, writing on architectural blueprints or moving a chess piece. This is non-speaking, expression-driven performance work. We’re aiming for authentic, natural presence rather than commercial polish.

email: extraordinarycasttalent@gmail.com
today by 4PM
with your current color photo or two/at least one smiling
no sunglasses/only you in picture
current look (hair, facial hair...)
No AI photos

01/28/2026

Selects were confirmed from SAG talent. Thanks all

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This just in!

Our first gig of the year is this upcoming Tuesday the 3rd. It is a SAG shoot for SAG EXTRAS.

1. SAG Available Background Talent
2. Agency want to utilize the social media digital waiver
3. Rate is $751.58 for an 8 hour day, minus a 10% casting fee.
This is an ALL-IN rate, including taxes, handling, P&H
4. Specs for extras “Ages 25 (must be at least 25) - 40 years of age;
mix of ethnicities but focus on ethnically ambiguous or HISPANIC;
athletic / in-shape; with light/minimal body hair/tattoos, since this is a BEACH shoot.
Shooting in the Chicago at RDStudios Stages.

Please put your SAG # in the subject line if you are SAG in good standing. You will have first consideration, of course.

extraordinarycasttalent@gmail.com

This is a beer shoot.

Your photos should be current and in color. Current hair/facial hair (headshot and/or candid shots). No one else in the photo. No sunglasses. Good lighting.

We will only be casting a few talent.

We may be submitting a few non-union that would be signing a SAG contract and be Taft Hartlied if we do not have a specific match in what they need from SAG submissions. If you are non-union and fit description and available, in the subject line type NON-Union.

Thanks!

01/26/2026

🎬 PAID FILM LOCATION — $1,000 / DAY

Lisa is a trustworthy friend of ours.

Please submit directly to her if your home is a match and you are interested.

Seeking an upper-middle-class suburban home (built approx. early 2010s) for an independent feature film.

Details:
• $1,000/day
• 1–2 days max
• Fully insured
• Small, respectful crew
• Minimal disruption

Looking for a home that feels comfortable, modern, lived-in — not ultra-luxury or mansion-level.
Chicagoland suburbs only.

📩 Please email LisaRoti2@gmail.com with:
• Well-lit photos (exterior + interior: entryway, kitchen, living room, bedrooms and garage)
• Suburb or nearby intersection
• Contact info

Let her know you heard about this through us.

Thank you!

12/21/2025

They came in and asked us if we could get 100 beautiful women that can sing and dance and pull this off! If not, they were going to Mall of America. Of course we can! Hundreds auditioned for 100 roles. 100 were booked and performed. What a beautiful job they did. Each pink dress was handmade and they did this in their little pink high heels! 😉 Also, they all signed SAG contracts to top it off!

Hope this finds you well. Cannot let a year go by without our favorite holiday greeting. We cast this many years ago and it still brings smiles to millions of people. Hope it brings a smile to your face today.

We are still blessed to be here. 2025 brought ExtraOrdinary Casting an abundance of opportunities for talent on many major commercials, a few documentaries and several independent films. Our only wish was that we could have put more people to work. These gigs did not need many on each production. Seems like everyone had a great time with wonderful people. Every set was unique. Posts will continue going up on the ExtraOrdinary Casting Page after the holidays.

2026 is our 20th year bringing to life the background on sets with amazing people. Thank you all! We are looking forward to even more this year.

Stay healthy, happy and cozy🥰

T-Mobile selected Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, IL ("Just outside Chicago") as the location for their 2011 commercial shoot. This mall was, for many years, ...

12/07/2025

This is booked.

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This just in! Neck Photo Double for tomorrow, Monday, 12-8.

We need a NECK. Photo Double for Jon Seda's neck only.

Rate of Pay: $190.00 for up to 8 hours.
Time and one half if overtime.

Filming in Chicago.

It does not matter if you worked this before. Only your neck would be seen.

Male with Medium skin tone. 40--55 years old. 5'7"--5'11".
160--180 lbs. Approx. Stats: pretty average
Most Important--NECK 15.5"

Must be able to lay down steady for a long period of time. No large neck tattoos--they will be placing one with makeup effects.

Please email your face, full body and neck, in good lighting, photos to:

*include your neck size

with current color photo~current facial hair to:

extraordinarycasttalent@gmail.com

12/07/2025

For the Christmas Movie...if you were booked...details went out for tomorrow evening. For Tuesday evening, we will not have your details until tomorrow.

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This is booked.

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As we finish up FOA movie, we need just a few more extras! This is for tomorrow, Monday, the 8th. This is the Final/Final Day for extras. Daytime shoot.

If you are booked on the Christmas Movie for tomorrow and would like to be considered for this instead, note that in your email. We may need to make a few cuts on that one.

Christmas Movie is totally booked. If you did not receive an email from us today or yesterday, can release.

NEW to the movie.

Please do not submit if you already were cast as an extra on the FAO Feature Film.

Filming in Chicago.

*include a current color photo and your current cell #

Extra Rate of Pay is the usual $132.80 for up to 8 hours, plus time and one half overtime, if applicable.

Male/Female:Any Ethnicity
21--60 years old

In particular, need one of each to play the following roles:

One Uniformed Police--include your sizes--they have uniform
*note if you have experience in this field

One Detective--need your own wardrobe

with current color photo~current hair/facial hair to:
extraordinarycasttalent@gmail.com
mention that you are a new face to this film.

Thanks!

12/06/2025

This is booked. Thanks!

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As we finish up FOA movie, we need just a few more extras! This is for tomorrow, Sunday, the 7th.

NEW to the movie.

Please do not submit if you already were cast as an extra on the FAO Feature Film.

Filming in Chicago.

*include a current color photo and your current cell #

Extra Rate of Pay is the usual $132.80 for up to 8 hours, plus time and one half overtime, if applicable.

In particular, need one of each to play the following:

Latina Girl, 21--30 years old

with current color photo~current hair/facial hair to:
extraordinarycasttalent@gmail.com

Thanks!