O'Connor Casting Company

02/18/2025

Weather this cold makes us want to do two things: take a vacation and/or grab an Italian beef. Luckily, this ad that we cast has us covered on both accounts. Stay warm out there, Chicago!

02/11/2025

We’re proud to have provided the Chicago casting for this Big Game ad, which features some hilarious Chicago talent (and a few very special guests). Check out this Super (Bowl)-sized version of the commercial that you saw on Sunday. Congratulations to all of the MVPs involved!

01/26/2025

Please join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to your pal and ours, Jess Lyons! We hope you have a great day, Jess! 🎂🎁🥳

01/14/2025

Casting a campaign full of characters that look like their pets was paw-ssibly some of the most doggone fun that we had last year.

01/10/2025

Wishing all our friends, family and actor(s) families in LA safety and security. We send our love and support.

01/07/2025

We’re happy to announce that Drew is now a member of the Casting Society of America! We love being a part of an organization that upholds the highest standards of professionalism in our field. Congrats Drew, welcome to the club!!

12/21/2024

We’re celebrating TWO wonderful things today: December marks Virginia’s 16th anniversary with us at O’Connor Casting, and today is her BIRTHDAY! We are so lucky to have her on our team. Show her some love today! ♥️🎂

12/20/2024

Happy Holidays from all of us at O’Connor Casting! We’re grateful for our Chicago community and can’t wait to see what 2025 brings. Have a wonderful holiday break everyone!

12/18/2024

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and Santa's picking up his last-minute gifts at Meijer. Check out this new holiday-themed commercial we cast, featuring a feast of festive !

11/27/2024

Thankful for our Chicago community (and auto responders!) 🧡
Have a great holiday break everyone! 🦃🥧🍂

11/24/2024

What a pleasure to see on the big screen tonight. We are so lucky to have been a part of this film, congratulations to all involved!

11/22/2024

Thanks for chatting with us SCREEN Magazine!

"Love and loss are universal." This declaration by O'Connor Casting's Virginia Anello is at the heart of the SXSW and Fantasia hit, Adrianne & The

11/21/2024

We’re SO EXCITED to see “Adrianne & the Castle” this Saturday at the Music Box! We did some casting for this, we cant wait to see the film and chat with it’s incredible creators. Won’t you join us?

In a time when we need stories of love and resilience more than ever, join us for a night of art, romance, and the space to hold grief at the Music Box in Chicago for a special screening of Adrianne & the Castle! Celebrate this stunning documentary fantasy that tells the extraordinary true love story of Alan and Adrianne and Havencrest Castle.
🗓 When: Saturday, November 23rd, 7:15pm - 9pm
📍 Where: Music Box Theatre, Chicago

Stay for an engaging conversation with the cast and creators about the making of this poignant film —a story that reminds us all of the transformative power of love, grief, and creativity. We’ll be joined by:
✨ Alan St. George – the heart of this remarkable love story
✨ SLee – the incredible actor who brought Adrianne to life
✨ Shannon Walsh – award-winning director of Adrianne & the Castle
✨ Laurel Sprengelmeyer – aka Little Scream, the co-creator and co-writer of the film who also wrote one of its central songs

Hope to see you on Saturday night! Here's the ticket link: https://musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-events/adrianne-the-castle

10/26/2024

Hi Facebook friends! We have an exciting new NATIONWIDE CASTING CALL – looking for REAL FAMILIES to take a Disney Cruise!

This is a PAID COMMERCIAL for Disney Cruise Lines. If you’re a real family (of at least 4 people, 2 adults and 2 kids between the ages of 6-13), you’re eligible to apply! Grandparents are encouraged to submit too!

To learn more about the rates, dates needed, and to apply – click this link!
https://oconnorcasting.tv/2024/10/25/disney-cruise-line-project/

ACT FAST! Submissions due on Fri. 11/1.

Spread the word, Facebook Fam!

10/22/2024

Hey Facebook! We have a new CASTING CALL – help us spread the word to any friends you think may fit!

Looking for FEMALE BASKETBALL PLAYERS for a Commercial shoot in Indianapolis, IN on Fri. 11/8!

REQUIREMENTS: Females in their 20’s who currently play basketball. Must be able to dribble, guard, and take some shots. Must be able to travel themselves to and from Indianapolis, IN for the shoot if not local.

CLICK THIS LINK TO SUBMIT YOURSELF! We’ll need you to fill out this form and make a short video: https://oconnorcasting.tv/2024/10/22/basketball-player-commercial/

ACT FAST! Video submissions are due on Fri. 10/25!

10/15/2024

Anybody catch the new Cash App spots? Somesuch always puts out 🔥 content, especially with a director/writer like Ibra Ake on board!

Congrats to these and their stellar agents - Lily's Talent DDO Artists Agency Big Mouth Talent NV Talent

09/20/2024

Hei hei! Want to stay in-the-know about "Alt for Norge"? You can sign up for the casting notice list by clicking the link below and we'll alert you if the show gets renewed for Season 12! 🤞

**Side note** We'll post here if we find ways to watch the current season in the US 😁🇳🇴

Here's the "Alt for Norge" casting notice sign up (if you've previously applied for the show, you're already on this list!) -
https://oconnorcasting.tv/2024/09/20/alt-for-norge-casting-notice-list/

Takk!

09/16/2024

The day is finally here - we are so excited to announce that Alt for Norge SEASON 11 premieres TODAY!! 🇳🇴

There were so many incredible applicants from around the country this year, here is a sneak peak of the lucky few who went on the great Norwegian adventure this summer. We’ll keep you posted when we hear of ways to watch!