YA ROMANTIC COMEDY FEATURE FILM – Casting Call for Prom Dates

Casting Companion; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 165,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid background role

Free to apply

Job summary

4 Star Casting is casting male prom dates for a young adult romantic comedy to be filmed in Lemont, Illinois. Talent aged 16–23 will appear as background in prom-themed scenes, with filming scheduled overnight on October 7.

Compensation is provided for up to 8 hours, and casting is handled by 4 Star Casting. Applicants should be comfortable on camera in a high school prom context and able to report to the Lemont location for the entire schedule.

Qualifications

• Male talent aged 16–23
• Overnight filming on Oct 7
• Must be able to work in Lemont, Illinois
• Comfortable portraying a high school prom attendee on camera
• Follow production directions and maintain continuity

Responsibilities

• Portray a male prom date in a young adult romantic comedy
• Participate in prom scenes with other background performers
• Perform realistic interactions and movements for the camera
• Follow blocking and directions from the assistant directors
• Maintain continuity across takes
• Take direction and stay professional during overnight shoot

Skills

On-camera acting

Late-night availability

Background casting

Job description

YA Romantic Comedy Casting Male Prom Dates in Lemont, Illinois

Job Description

4 Star Casting is seeking male talent ages 16–23 to portray prom dates in an upcoming young adult romantic comedy feature film shooting in Lemont, Illinois. This paid background acting opportunity will place selected performers in prom-themed scenes for the feature production.

Filming is scheduled for October 7 and will take place overnight. Applicants should be comfortable working late-night production hours and must be able to report to the Lemont filming location for the entire required schedule.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a male prom date in a young adult romantic comedy
• Participate naturally in prom scenes alongside other background performers
• Perform realistic social interactions, reactions, and movements for the camera
• Follow blocking and positioning instructions from the assistant directors
• Maintain continuity in appearance and actions across multiple takes
• Take direction and make adjustments as requested by the production team
• Remain professional and available throughout the overnight shoot

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 16–23
• Must be able to work in Lemont, Illinois
• Must be available for overnight filming on October 7
• Comfortable portraying a high school prom attendee on camera
• Able to follow production instructions and repeat actions consistently
• Comfortable working an extended late-night filming schedule
• Reliable and professional while working on a feature film set

Compensation

• $136 for up to 8 hours
• Paid feature film background opportunity
• Free to apply
• Casting is being handled by 4 Star Casting