“Shameless” is back for round 10 on Showtime.
Chicago area locals have a chance to get in the act so to speak as the show is filming… and casting background actors, now. Extras casting directors for the show are now releasing casting calls for paid background actors. The series does film in the Chicago area and those that would like to be considered for a small, non-speaking role must be local to the chicagoland area as no travel expenses are being paid.
“Shameless” is coming back for a 10th season. The show is based on Paul Abbott’s award-winning British series which shares the same name. Looks like the 10th season of Shameless will be premiering on Showtime on November 3rd. The long running show originally premiered in the winter of 2011.
All roles are paid and casting directors at Chicago’s 4 Star Casting have set-up an online availability form that they would like potential talent to fill out in order to be considered for any of the available small, non-speaking roles. The show is currently taking submissions and you can see current needs below.
“Shameless” is described as a bit of a a twisted series which centers around the completely dysfunctional Gallagher family.
Oscar-nominated actor William H. Macy stars as Frank Gallagher, a single father of six who spends much of his free time drinking at bars. The Gallagher children — led by oldest daughter Fiona (Emmy Rossum), who takes on much of the child-rearing responsibility due to her mother’s absence — manage to raise themselves in spite of Frank’s lack of parenting and unusual parenting style when he does choose to act like a father. The drama is an adaptation of the BAFTA Award-winning British show of the same name. – Showtime.
Interested in being a paid extra on Shameless? See below for the details.
CASTING CALL – KIDS! (Ages 7-11)
PROJECT: SHAMELESS S10
ROLES: KIDS
DATES: FRI.
RATE: $150/8
LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL
*NEW FACES ONLY*
Must not have worked Shameless in the last two weeks.
If your child has a POP profile, we will be reaching out directly.
Must be registered with POP Minors Portal to be considered. Child’s current photo, sizes, and measurements must be up to date in their profile. Child’s current, valid Work Permit and signed Parent/Minor Affidavit Data Collection must be uploaded to their profile. You will need a separate email for each child’s profile. This is very important!
MINORS Register here: https://www.4starcasting.com/child-privacy-notice.html
NOTE: In order to Register a Minor, you must have a copy of their current, valid Work Permit and signed Parent/Minor Affidavit Data Collection to upload to their profile. All of the documents and information you need is available on our website at the registration link above. The Work Permit must be uploaded as a jpeg, and the Parent/Minor Affidavit Data Collection must be uploaded in a pdf format.
If interested please submit a submission email to extras4shameless@gmail.com with the Role in the Subject line.
1) Please confirm your child is available to work on Fri, 8/30.
2) Please confirm your child has a current work permit
uploaded to their Pop Profile.
3) Please include your child’s name, age, height and weight
and contact number in the email.
4) Please attach a photo of your child in submission for
reference.
CASTING CALL – BUS PASSENGERS
PROJECT: SHAMELESS S10
ROLES: BUS PASSENGERS
DATES: THU., 8/29
RATE: $104/8
LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL
1) BUS PASSENGERS
Male/ Female, Any ethnicity, 18+
DO NOT SUBMIT IF YOU ARE ALREADY BOOKED ON SHAMELESS or another show the SAME DAY!
To be considered, you must have a POP Profile. To create a profile, click the following link and then follow the instructions on sending the submission e-mail:
https://4starcasting.portal.wegotpop.com/apply
If you already have a POP profile, you may continue with the submission email.
Send an email to extras4shameless@gmail.com with the role in the subject line:
1) Confirm you have a POP Profile
2) Include the following information: Name, phone, email, and a photo of your current look for quick reference.
3) Confirm you are available on Thu., 8/29
4) Confirm you have own transportation to Chicago
We will be in contact with you via POP if you are in consideration.
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