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Casting Calls'The Chi' Chicago Casting Call for New Featured Roles

‘The Chi’ Chicago Casting Call for New Featured Roles

Date:

Casting directors are looking for people to work on scenes filming in Chicago, Illinois. Producers are seeking talent to work on scenes filming on August 2nd, 3rd, and 4th.

About The Chi:

Executive produced by Common, The Chi is a relevant, timely and distinctive coming-of-age story and follows a half dozen interrelated characters in the South Side of Chicago.

To audition for a role on The Chi, check out the casting call breakdown below.

The Chi Casting Call

CASTING CALL! UPDATED 8/1 @ 10:00AM
PROJECT: THE CHI – EPISODE 106
ROLE: NON-UNION EXTRAS
SHOOT DATES: SEE BELOW
RATE: SEE BELOW
LOCATION: CHICAGO

Seeking people who can play the following roles:

WEDNESDAY, 8/2
PEDESTRIANS W/CARS – RATE: $88/8 + $35 CAR
Male or Female, African American, Age range 18+ Any car color except red and white, Neighborhood folks on an average day. Please provide photo of vehicle as well as YEAR COLOR MAKE MODEL

COURTYARD TENANTS – RATE: $88/8
Male or Female, African American, Age range 18+

THURSDAY, 8/3
PEDESTRIANS AND PEDESTRIANS W/CARS – RATE: $88/8 + $35 CAR (IF BOOKED W/CAR)
Male or Female, African American, Age range 18+ Any car color except red and white, Neighborhood folks on an average day. Please provide photo of vehicle as well as YEAR COLOR MAKE MODEL

CORNER BOYS – RATE: $88/8
Male, African American, Age range 18 – 25. Young dudes who help the drug dealers sell on the corner.

QUENTIN’S MEN – RATE: $88/8
Male, African American, Age range 35 – 45. Old school gangster types, these men used to run the streets, and are now back in town.

FRIDAY, 8/4
PEDESTRIANS AND PEDESTRIANS W/CARS – RATE: $88/8 + $35 CAR (IF BOOKED W/CAR)
Male or Female, African American, Age range 18+ Any car color except red and white, Neighborhood folks on an average day. Please provide photo of vehicle as well as YEAR COLOR MAKE MODEL

PRAYING MUSLIMS – RATE: $88/8
Male, African American, Middle Eastern, Ethnically Ambiguous, Age range 18+

If you are interested and have open availability during these dates, send an email with the following to extras4thechi@gmail.com

1) In the subject line put the role(s) you are submitting for ie: PEDESTRIANS, PEDESTRIANS W/CAR (ONLY submit for this role if you have vehicle), BASKETBALL PLAYERS, WHITE BOYS, COURTYARD TENANTS, CORNER BOYS. You may submit for multiple roles in a single email. For Pedestrians and Pedestrians w/Car, please make sure to include the date in subject line, i.e., Pedestrian w/Car 8/1

2) In the body of the email include your: name, age, height, weight, phone number, email, and zip code on your Driver’s License or State ID.

3) Confirm that you have filled out the current Master Survey – https://goo.gl/forms/TOCc0HIqF7keVLLv1

4) Attach one current full body photo and one headshot. Dress for the role you want! Give us something new and fun for the files instead of the same old pics. No, seriously.

5) If you have already worked the show, please let us know in what role.

Thank you for submitting. Only those being considered will be contacted.

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Megan Dianehttps://www.projectcasting.com
Hi, I'm Megan Browne, the Head of Partnerships at Project Casting - a job board for the entertainment industry. As Head of Partnerships, I help businesses find the best talent for their influencer campaigns, photo shoots, and film productions. Creating these partnerships has enabled me to help businesses scale and reach their true potential. I'm excited to continue driving growth by connecting people with projects they're passionate about.

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