The new FOX hit “Empire” is filming the second season and has a new call out for background actors in the Chicago area.
The show’s casting directors are seeking kids ages 8 to 15 for a scene that will be filming tomorrow in the Joliet area. All ethnicities are welcome to apply and transportation from the train station to the shoot location will be provided for those that will be taking a train from Chicago to Joliet. There is also a second call for female extras to play prisoners for the same day. Ages 18-65, Caucasian and Hispanic only. The show is interested in tough looks, no glamour. .. “Orange is the New Black” types.
“Empire” just premiered last week on FOX and tells the story of a Thug turned Hip Hop music mogul. Lucious played by Terrence Howard is at the top of the music game and head of Empire records when he comes to find out that his days may be numbered and his helth will begin begin to fail soon. He must now begin grooming his successor, yet none of his 3 children are a good fit to take the helm. He has 3 sons, one of which is gay, another lacks ambition and his 3rd, an MBA, lacks an ear for music. Complicating the situation is Lucious’s ex wife, Cookie, played by Taraji P. Henson. Years ago she went to jail for Lucious and is now out looking for her cut of the business as well.
The show’s extras casting directors are seeking to fill the following roles.
CASTING CALL: Empire!
SHOOT DATE: Tuesday, 10/20
LOCATION: Joliet
RATE: $150/8
ROLES: CORRECTION KIDS ONLY FOR THIS RATE
**NOTE: We will be providing a bump in pay for those who do not have a car and will need to take a Metra to Joliet. We will also be providing transportation from the train station and back to the train station at wrap.
KIDS – Female/Male, ages 8 – 15, All Ethnicity (if you more than one kid, and one of them is 6 or 7 yoa, we will still consider them – If you have that is 16 or 17, we will also consider them, but the rate would be $80/8 for the teens).
To be considered, send in a submission email to extras4empire@gmail.com with the following:
1) Subject Line: Joliet Kids
ROLES: FEMALE PRISONERS
SHOOT DATE: Tuesday, 10/20
LOCATION: Joliet
RATE: $80/8
Female, ages 18-65, Caucasian and Hispanic (We have filled all of our African American Roles), tough looks, no glamour. Think “Orange is the New Black”. You should send a photo of yourself looking the part.
To be considered, send in a submission email to extras4empire@gmail.com with the following:
1) Subject Line: FEMALE INMATES
2) Name, age, height, weight, phone number, email address and zip code
3) We need three photos in your submission – A recent photo of yourself in a jpeg format. No selfies. No sunglasses or hats. We need to see your face. Please not hats or sunglasses.
4) State if you have transportation to Joliet or if you will need to take the Metra.
5) You must list the name of the employer on you work permit.
We will email you if you are in consideration.
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