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O'Connor Casting Company
Casting Director for Commercial, Film, Television, Voice Over, Content, etc. Real people research & searches are conducted regularly.

David O’Connor CSA, opened O’Connor Casting Company in 1993. Has been a Casting Director for over 30 years and happy to apply the office's expertise in finding quality talent for productions all throughout the world. Virginia Anello & JESSICA Lyons are both Casting Directors as well with the office and lend their expertise in all areas. Thousands of projects have been cast and well over 30,000 rol

es have been filled. Our roster consists of a steady stream of Television, Film, Commercial, Content, Voice-Over, Industrial, & Stills. Directors, Ad Creatives and Producers from all markets come to us weekly for their national campaign searches. Like LA and NY, we offer immediate review with Internet posting as well as in-house videoconferencing for callbacks, which can save travel time and costs. Let O'Connor Casting Company facilitate and ease your projects by providing quality casting with a professional, thorough, and creative style.

05/12/2026

CASTING CHICAGOLAND BABIES!!! 🧸🍼

Looking for black or biracial babies 3-7 months old in the Chicagoland area for a PAID commercial! Click the link for more details, and ACT FAST! Submissions are due by Friday morning!

https://oconnorcasting.tv/2026/05/12/baby-commercial-casting/

Feel free to tag any cute babies you know!!! 🥹🥰

03/23/2026

UPDATE as of 3/30/26: this submission is now closed. Thanks for your interest!

NEW PROJECT! We’re looking for existing Chicago media already on your camera roll!

This is a PAID opportunity, asking for videos and photos that feel TRULY CHICAGO. Maybe you have some footage of a buzzer-beater at the United Center, or people hugging at the lakefront? We want to see various moments of humanity in action in iconic Chicago locations.

Click this link to read more about the project details, and submit your footage: https://oconnorcasting.tv/2026/03/23/the-chicago-footage-project/

ACT FAST! This submission will only be active for one week.

03/04/2026

***Thank you for all of your thoughtful submissions, this project is now closed as of 3/13.***

CASTING NOTICE!

We have another project for the Crisis Prevention Institute, looking for people to share their stories to help educate professionals on how to support people in times of crisis.

LOOKING FOR: People who are willing to talk about their lived experience with trauma (in a brief, non-explicit way) and speak to how they were supported, and what helped them begin to heal and rebuild. Share your experience and help educate others for training videos for the Crisis Prevention Institute!

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL PROJECT INFORMATION, AND TO SUBMIT: https://oconnorcasting.tv/2026/03/04/crisis-prevention-institute-application-2/

02/17/2026

UPDATE 3/25/26: Submissions are now closed. We had an incredible response. Thank you so much for your interest!

Dreaming of adventure?

NOW CASTING for a BRAND NEW travel documentary show called “Norway Our Way,” looking for people who want to travel to Norway! No matter what your reason - whether it’s to experience natural wonders, explore historic sites, dive into your ancestry, or to check something off your bucket list – we want to hear from you! Read about this new show and submit your application by clicking the link below. We’re looking for multiple individuals, pairs, groups (can be friends or family) - to enjoy the travel experience of a lifetime!

Please know, this is NOT “Alt for Norge” and is not a competition show. This is a completely different show where you don’t have to be Norwegian and it’s ok if you’ve been to Norway!

LINK TO APPLICATION: https://oconnorcasting.tv/2026/02/13/norway-our-way-application/

Takk!

02/03/2026

SUBMISSIONS ARE CLOSED FOR THIS PROJECT - thank you so much for your interest! If you didn't get to apply for this project, we hope to catch you on the next one ☺️
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CASTING CALL for BABIES (4-12 months) and their PARENT/GUARDIAN(S) for a Live Event taping! This is a PAID OPPORTUNITY in Chicago, IL on Thurs. 2/19.

LOOKING FOR Babies in diapers who are sitting up on their own but not yet fully walking.

CLICK THE LINK to learn about the project and submit your little cutie! https://bit.ly/4khZECM

ACT FAST if you’re interested! 👶💨

12/19/2025

✨ Happy Holidays to you and yours. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year! ✨

xo O’Connor Casting

11/07/2025

It’s supposed to snow in Chicago this weekend?! Let’s pretend that’s not true and imagine we’re basking in the sun with these ladies.

Congrats to our who booked these fun Yellow Tail spots!

10/15/2025

Applications are still open for the “Better Money Habits” Project!

Finances can feel taboo to talk about openly. But c’mon - we’ve all made financial decisions we regret, like overspending on something and racking up credit card debt when we know we reeeeeally shouldn’t. This commercial is going to break us of the embarrassing taboos and give us some helpful tips on how to achieve financial success – let’s talk about it!

Unsure if you should apply? I bet you have a story. Anything goes, whether it feels small or huge to you and your pockets. Here’s the link to learn more and apply! ACT FAST – submissions are now open through Friday morning, 10/17.

https://oconnorcasting.tv/2025/10/10/better-money-habits-project/

10/10/2025

CASTING CALL!

We’re looking for CHICAGOLAND people, 18-30 years old, who have a unique story about a questionable or embarrassing money choice they have made in the past or are currently going through. Whether it’s a small hiccup or a big revelation, we’re looking for people to share their story to help others improve their own financial knowledge.

This is for a PAID SAG commercial where a professional will hear your confession and give some guidance on how to help navigate the journey to financial success.

PLEASE NOTE: we are not asking for any personal financial information, just your story! Click the link below to learn more and submit!

https://oconnorcasting.tv/2025/10/10/better-money-habits-project/

09/16/2025

Hey, besties! We had too much fun helping find the right Home Chef “intern” to Gen-Z-ify Gordon Ramsay (aka G-Ram). No cap.

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1219 W Madison Street
Chicago, IL
60607

Website

http://www.oconnorcasting.tv/

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