Fox’s ‘Empire’ season 2 Chicago casting call for REAL pedestrians, junk cars, and background actors.
Casting directors for Fox’s Empire is looking for actors, models, and paramedics to work on scenes filming in Chicago, Illinois. Producers are looking for real paramedics to work on Episode 15 filming between January 15th through January 26th in Chicago, Illinois. In addition, casting directors are looking for background extras with junk cars to play NYC pedestrians and general background actors.
About Fox’s Empire:
‘Empire’ centers around a hip hop music and entertainment company, Empire Entertainment, and the drama among the members of the founders’ family as they fight for control of the company. The hour-long family drama was created by Lee Daniels and Danny Strong, and stars Terrence Howardand Taraji P. Henson.
To audition for a role, check out the casting call details below:
Fox ‘Empire’ Season 2 Casting Call
REAL PARAMEDICS
PROJECT: EMPIRE
NON-UNION EXTRA
SHOOT DATE: Episode 215, Between 1/15 and 1/26
LOCATION: Chicago
RATE: $150/8
REAL PARAMEDICS: Male/Female, Any Ethnicity, 24-45 yoa. We are looking for real paramedics for a scene filming in episode 215 filming sometime between 1/15 and 1/26.
Please send an email to extras4empire@gmail.com and include:
1) Please list REAL PARAMEDIC in the subject line.
2) Your name, age, phone, email, height and weight and zip code
3) Attach a headshot and/or candid photo or headshot in JPEG format. Make sure the photo is taken in decent lighting (no selfies), no sunglasses. Show us your style but make sure we can see your face!
*NOTE: Rename the title of your photo with your Full Name. You should do this with all of your submission photos.
4) Confirm that you are available during the filming dates.
5) Please confirm that you are a real life paramedic.
You must be registered with us at www.4starcasting.com to be considered.
We will contact you if you are being considered.
PEDESTRIANS W/JUNK CARS
PROJECT: EMPIRE
NON-UNION EXTRA
SHOOT DATE: TUE., 1/12/16
LOCATION: Chicago
RATE: $80/8 + $35 BUMP FOR USE OF CAR
PEDESTRIANS W/JUNK CARS:
Males/Female, African American, 20 – 55yoa with older cars (circa 2000 or earlier) and/or junk, beater cars (additionally, we are looking for women who have weaves).
Please send an email to extras4empire@gmail.com and include:
1) Please list PEDESTRIAN W/JUNK CAR in the subject line.
2) Your name, age, phone, email, height and weight and zip code
3) Attach a headshot and/or candid photo or headshot in JPEG format of your CURRENT look. Make sure the photo is taken in decent lighting (no selfies), no sunglasses. Show us your style, but make sure we can see your face!
*NOTE: Rename the title of your photo with your Full Name. You should do this with all of your submission photos.
4) Please give us the Make, Model, Year and COLOR of your vehicles. Give us a general idea of its condition, i.e., excellent, good, fair, poor or junk car (dents and rust) – all vehicles must be in working order.
4) Confirm the date you are submitting to work
5) If you are a female submitting, please let us know if you have a weave.
You must be registered with us at www.4starcasting.com to be considered.
We will contact you if you are being considered.
NY PEDESTRIANS Casting Call
PROJECT: EMPIRE
NON-UNION EXTRA
SHOOT DATE: THURS., 1/14/16
LOCATION: Chicago
RATE: $80/8
NY PEDESTRIANS: Male/Female, Any Ethnicity, 28-45 yoa. Must have upscale outerwear. You will be playing multiple roles, so please list if you also have nurse scrubs. You will be paid an additional $15 for wardrobe for multiple wardrobe looks.
Please send an email to extras4empire@gmail.com and include:
1) Please list NY PEDESTRAN in the subject line.
2) Your name, age, phone, email, height and weight and zip code
3) Attach a headshot and/or candid photo or headshot in JPEG format. Make sure the photo is taken in decent lighting (no selfies), no sunglasses. Show us your style but make sure we can see your face!
*NOTE: Rename the title of your photo with your Full Name. You should do this with all of your submission photos.
4) Confirm the date you are submitting to work
5) Please list if you have upscale wardrobe and/or nurse scrubs.
You must be registered with us at www.4starcasting.com to be considered.
We will contact you if you are being considered.
Teens Casting Call
PROJECT: EMPIRE
NON-UNION EXTRA
SHOOT DATE: TUE., 1/12/16
LOCATION: Chicago
RATE: $150/8
BARBERSHOP TEEN: Male, African American, 12 – 14 yoa
Please send an email to extras4empire@gmail.com and include:
1) Please list BARBERSHOP TEEN in the subject line.
2) Your name, age, phone, email, height and weight and zip code
3) Attach a headshot and/or candid photo or headshot in JPEG format. Make sure the photo is taken in decent lighting (no selfies), no sunglasses. Show us your style but make sure we can see your face!
*NOTE: Rename the title of your photo with your Full Name. You should do this with all of your submission photos.
4) Confirm that you are available to work on the date.
5) Give us the name of the employer listed on your work permit.
6) Please let us know if you are willing to have your hair cut in the scene – don’t make us track you down for this answer!!
You must be registered with us at www.4starcasting.com to be considered.
We will contact you if you are being considered.
If you are not local and/or do not fit the description, do not apply
Do you think you are perfect for this role? Leave us a comment below and tell casting directors why you should be selected!
