Casting directors for “Chicago P.D.” just released casting calls for season 3 episode 7.
The show films in the Chicago area and needs lots of talent to fill various background roles. See below for the breakdowns. The episode films between the 28th of this month and October 8th. Casting directors also have a general availability form that talent interested may fill out in order to be considered for the roles.
“Chicago PD” airs on NBC and is a spin-off of the “Chicago Fire” series, which is also currently filming the new season also in the Chicago, IL area. Don Kress, Andre Bellos and America Olivo star in ”Chicago P.D.” which was created by “Law and Order’s” Dick Wolf and Matt Olmstead.
NBC’s Chicago PD – Ep. 307 – Specialty Background Breakdown & General Availability Form.
Ep. 307 films from Monday, September 28th – Thursday, October 8th. *The dates listed below are tentative and subject to change.
“MONDAY MADNESS 9/28”
Monday, Sept. 28th we have TWO episodes filming that consist of scenes that feature: Chicago MED, Police Station scenes and a neighborhood scene. If you are available to film on Monday, with no time constraints and would like to be considered, please submit a general email for the day and if selected we will contact you with an appropriate assignment for your type.
LOOKING FOR THESE TYPES:
- Neighborhood Jogger (should have nice athletic attire options),
- Neighborhood MOM w/ Baby Stroller (no baby necessary!),
- Nurses/Doctors/Orderlies, Patients/Visitors, & 1 Med Tech Adviser (on camera BG & tech adviser off camera)
- Male Juvenile Detainees (tough looking 16YO-18 to-look-younger),
- Perps/Lawyers/Civilians in Police Station, etc.
GENERAL BG RATE: $80/8 hours and time and half after that
MED TECH RATE: $175/8 hours and time and half after that
IF BOOKED WITH STROLLER: $15 bump
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
If you live around the Chicago, IL area, and have Mon. 9/28 available, please submit an email to TailSticksCasting@gmail.com with “MONDAY MADNESS 9/28” in the Subject Line with the following info:
ATTACH RECENT, WELL-LIT PHOTOS of yourself
NAME:
EMAIL:
PHONE:
ZIP:
AGE:
HEIGHT:
WEIGHT:
FEMALES: Dress/Bust/Waist/Hip/Shoe Measurements:
MALES: Jacket/Neck/Sleeve/Waist/Inseam/Shoe Measurements:
CAR?: Year/Make/Model/Color: *Attach a photo of your car.
STROLLER?: Please describe or attach a picture of your stroller.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th
“SWIM FAN”
TYPES: Caucasian Female, 30s-40s, Wife of this episode’s Person of Interest
RATE: $80/8 hours and time and half after that, +$25 Fitting Bump
FITTING: Friday, September 25th at Cinespace Film Studios
SPECS: Barbecue scene: wife of a murder suspect, mother of 2 children; applicants should be clean cut, beautiful, “cookie cutter” type. The woman selected must also be available for a paid wardrobe fitting on Friday, Sept. 25th.
“SWIM KIDS”
TYPES: 2 Caucasian Minors: 1 Female, 1 Male. 10-12 years old. Children of this episode’s Person of Interest
RATE: $80/8 hours and time and half after that, +$25 Fitting Bump
FITTING: Friday, September 25th at Cinespace Film Studios
SPECS: Barbecue scene: applicants should be clean cut, beautiful, “cookie cutter” type. The children selected must also be available for a paid wardrobe fitting on Friday, Sept. 25th. Children MUST HAVE A TAIL STICKS CASTING WORK PERMIT. Get them NOW! Do not wait until contacted about being selected! They are good for one year! (The Work permits through 4 Star Casting, Joan Philo, or Extraordinary Casting DO NOT WORK for this show.) Please visit our MINOR REGISTRATION & PERMIT Website page for instructions on how to obtain a permit: http://www.tailstickscasting.com/minor-registration–work-p… . SUBMISSION MUST CONTAIN PROOF OF A VALID PERMIT; attach a copy of the permit, in .jpg or .pdf version, rename the attachment as: “Child’s Name_Minor Work Permit”
“BLOCK PARTY”
TYPES: Upper-Middle Class Neighbors for a BBQ scene; M/F, 30s-older, clean cut, Banana Republic/Country club feel to this neighborhood
RATE: $80/8 hours and time and half after that; If fit before the film date: +$25 Fitting Bump
SPECS: Barbecue scene: applicants should be clean cut, upper class/white picket fence, “cookie cutter” types. The Neighbors selected should also be available for a potential, paid wardrobe fitting on Friday, Sept. 25th.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th
& MONDAY, OCTOBER 5th
“SWEET BABY COLIN”
TYPES: Male Caucasian Minor, 14-17 YO, with RED/AUBURN HAIR; shorter than 5’7″, for Featured DEAD BODY ROLE
SCENE: Wednesday, Sept. 30th: Photo Shoot (Candids, family photos, school photos, etc.) Monday, Oct. 5th: Crime scene; outside; gun shot victim
RATE: Each day: $125/8 hours and time and half after that; +$25 Fitting Bump applied to first day of work
SPECS: Character type should be angelic, youthful, harmless, innocent, etc. Applicants must be ok with this playing the victim scenario and with having SFX blood and make-up applied. Applicants must also be comfortable laying on the ground, outside, for an extended period of time. MUST be available for a paid wardrobe fitting before the scheduled film date. The selected boy will also participate in a photo shoot on set for ‘family photos,’ candids, school ID photo, etc. *Applicants should have a flexible schedule, in case the film and fitting date(s) change.
MINOR WORK PERMIT: IF under 16, these kids MUST HAVE A TAIL STICKS CASTING WORK PERMIT. Get them NOW! Do not wait until contacted about being selected! They are good for one year! (The Work permits through 4 Star Casting, Joan Philo, or Extraordinary Casting DO NOT WORK for this show.) Please visit our MINOR REGISTRATION & PERMIT Website page for instructions on how to obtain a permit: http://www.tailstickscasting.com/minor-registration–work-p… . SUBMISSION MUST CONTAIN PROOF OF A VALID PERMIT; attach a copy of the permit, in .jpg or .pdf version, rename the attachment as: “Child’s Name_Minor Work Permit”
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2nd
“ALDERMAN & THE JUDGE”
TYPES: African American Males, 50s-older
RATE: $80/8 hours and time and half after that; If fit before the film date: +$25 Fitting Bump
SPECS: Prominent African American Male figures in the community, Applicants should have a distinguished and well-groomed appearance. The men selected must also be available for a potential, paid wardrobe fitting before the film date.
“BARTENDER & THE BUTLER”
TYPES: Caucasian Males, 40s-older
RATE: $80/8 hours and time and half after that; If fit before the film date: +$25 Fitting Bump
SPECS: Upscale, Men’s clubhouse/Social Club staff. Applicants should have a distinguished and well-groomed appearance. The men selected must also be available for a potential, paid wardrobe fitting before the film date.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3rd &
potentially recalled for TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6th
“GOTH/EMO”
TYPES: Punk/Goth/Emo types for an “L Station/train cars” scene; potential 2 day booking
RATE: Each day worked: $80/8 hours and time and half after that
SPECS: M/F, 20s-30s; applicants should have their own stylized wardrobe and accessory options in the style of: Punk/Goth/Emo. Applicants should be available for both dates. *Submit a photo in your best wardrobe option!
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5th
“WEBSTER HIGH”
TYPES: 15 YO – 20-to-look-younger boys to play High School students. (*Sorry ladies, this is an ALL BOYS school.)
SCENE: Upscale, All-Boys, High School. Various scenes include: school evacuation scenes; bullying scenes; group counseling scenes; hallway scenes, etc.
RATE: $80/8 hours and time and half after that; If fit before the film date: +$25 Fitting Bump
FITTINGS: Fittings will be held over 3 days; Wed. Sept. 30th, Thurs., Oct. 1st, Fri., Oct 2nd from 12-7pm
SPECS: Applicants should look like young, upper class, private school types. Acting experience is a must, as you will be asked to react to various emotional scenarios. We will also be assembling a featured group of boys to make up a BOYS SWIM TEAM. No actual swim experience needed; just need to be athletic in appearance. *Applicants should have a flexible schedule, in case the film and fitting date(s) change.
MINOR WORK PERMIT: IF under 16, these kids MUST HAVE A TAIL STICKS CASTING WORK PERMIT. Get them NOW! Do not wait until contacted about being selected! They are good for one year! (The Work permits through 4 Star Casting, Joan Philo, or Extraordinary Casting DO NOT WORK for this show.) Please visit our MINOR REGISTRATION & PERMIT Website page for instructions on how to obtain a permit: http://www.tailstickscasting.com/minor-registration–work-p… . SUBMISSION MUST CONTAIN PROOF OF A VALID PERMIT; attach a copy of the permit, in .jpg or .pdf version, rename the attachment as: “Child’s Name_Minor Work Permit”
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
Step 1. SUBMIT AN EMAIL:
If you live around the Chicago, IL area, and have the FULL day & evening available on the specified film dates, please submit an email to TailSticksCasting@gmail.com with the corresponding title (example: “WEBSTER HIGH”) in the Subject Line with the following info:
**ATTACH RECENT, WELL-LIT PHOTOS of applicant
APPLICANT’S NAME:
If under 16, GUARDIAN’S NAME:
APPLICANT’S EMAIL:
If under 16, GUARDIAN’S EMAIL:
APPLICANT’S PHONE:
If under 16, GUARDIAN’S PHONE:
ZIP:
AGE:
HEIGHT:
WEIGHT:
MALES: Jacket/Neck/Sleeve/Waist/Inseam/Shoe Measurements:
CAR?: Year/Make/Model/Color: *Attach a photo of your car.
TSC WORK PERMIT? (if applicable): *Please attach a .jpg or .pdf version of the permit
AVAILABILITY: *Please list any conflicts between September 28th – October 8th
Step 2: FILL OUT THE GENERAL AVAILABILITY FORM BELOW – see here.