Simon Casting

Chicago, Illinois(approximate location)

Simon Casting is a full-service Chicago casting agency founded and led by Claire Simon, a Chicago native who has worked as a casting director since 1996. The company casts film, television, theatre, commercials, print, and street casting throughout Chicago and the Midwest. Simon is known for casting major Chicago-shot series including Empire, Chicago P.D., and Chicago Fire, plus feature films such as Jordan Peele's Candyman. She has earned multiple Artios award nominations, winning for the Empire pilot in 2016 and for Prison Break in 2006.

Run by: Claire Simon — Founder & President

Known for: Empire · Chicago P.D. · Chicago Fire · Candyman (2021) · Prison Break