Casting call for EMPIRE! Extras needed ASAP

Casting Call for Extras Required for ‘Empire’ in Chicago

Casting Call for Paid Extras for an Upcoming Episode of ‘Empire’ Season on Fox in Chicago

About the Show – ‘Empire’

The American musical drama TV series made its debut on Fox on January 7, 2015 and is written by the team behind Lee Daniels: The Butler. It is about a hip hop music and entertainment company operated by a family who fight to take charge of the company. Lucious is a man who struggled hard to become a hip hop musical mogul. Terrence Howard plays the role of Lucious.

He comes at the top among the musical industry and becomes the head of Empire records. But his ex-wife complicates the situation where she is looking to take her share. The role of the ex-wife is played by Taraji P. Henson. The first series was a big hit on the television screen which gave birth to the second season. The Fox TV series Empire season 2 resumed on September 23, 2015 and is still filming. It will consist of 18 episodes.

Casting Call for Empire Season 2 Filming in Chicago in Early 2016

Fox’s famous TV series Empire is casting paid background extras for next month to work in the second season. The show will be filmed in the early 2016 in Chicago. The casting directors require real barbers who can play the role of a barber in an upcoming episode. Also, the team is looking for folks to play a role of getting haircut or barber shop patrons. This episode of the show will be filmed in Chicago, Illinois area. If anyone has the talent and wishing to help out the team with their role, then they can apply. For this, you need to follow the details below.

Casting Call for ‘Empire’ Season 2

Role Description

Real Barbers

The team is in search of real barbers who have a real life experience in cutting hair. Barbers who have proficient skills of hair cutting and experience of working in a barber shop are encouraged to apply.

Gender: Male

Age: 25 – 65

Ethnicity: African American

Barbershop Patrons

People who are Englewood type and fulfill the following description can apply for the role.

Gender: Male

Age: 18 – 70

Ethnicity: African American

Note: Casting directors of ‘Empire’ are looking for males who will allow the barbers to cut their hair on camera. Applicants for this practice will be paid extra for this role.

Barbers should tell about their experience of hair cutting and their work. However, patrons should let them know if they are okay with having their hair cut. If you are available in January and interested in applying for the role(s), email the following details at extras4empire@gmail.com with the subject line reading Barbers or Patrons for Barbers.

Full Name
Contact Number
E-mail Address
Recent Colored Photo (JPEG format)
Height
Weight
Age
Zip Code

Note: The photo must not be a selfie. Though, it should be clear with good lighting without any sunglasses or hats. Also, rename the photos with your name.

When: 1 Day in Between January 5, 2016 till January 14, 2016 from Monday to Friday

Where: Illinois, Chicago

Rate: $80/8 (possible bump in pay for skills)

Misc Role Description

There is another role the show is looking to cast. Caucasian male and female actors are required to do business as the share holders with the musical company.

Gender: Male and Female

Age: 30 – 60

Type: Refined

You are required to share the following details at extras4empire@gmail.com for the role with the subject line reading Share Holder.

Full Name
Age
Contact Number
E-mail
Height
Weight
Zip Code
Headshot (JPEG format) – Take the picture with style but ensure to show your face clearly

You are required to rename all the pictures you are sending with your full name. Also, you must confirm the date you are submitting to work and confirm about your business attire.

When (Tentative Shoot Date): Wednesday, January 6, 2016