Fox’s Empire is now holding auditions for a recurring speaking role in Chicago, Illinois.
Simon Casting, the official casting director of Fox’s Empire, is now casting a new speaking role for Season 2 of Taraji P. Henson’s hit drama.
Casting directors are holding auditions for actors, models, and talent to play a 16 year old version of Andre (Trai Byers). Auditions are scheduled for Wednesday or Thursday this week at Claire Simon Casting offices.
Filming will take place in Chicago and casting directors are looking to cast the following role.
Claire Simon Casting is searching for a 16 year old to play “Andre” as a teenager. See photos for reference.
Male
Ethnicity: African American
Age range: 15-17 (Must LOOK 16 yrs old)
*You must have a professional acting resume and headshot in order to submit*
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
CASTING CALL – EMPIRE
SPEAKING ROLE: A 16 YR OLD “ANDRE (TRAI BYERS)”
AUDITION: Tomorrow or Thursday @ Claire Simon Casting
SHOOT DATE: TBD
SHOOT LOCATION: Chicago
Claire Simon Casting is searching for a 16 year old to play “Andre” as a teenager. See photos for reference.
Male
Ethnicity: African American
Age range: 15-17 (Must LOOK 16 yrs old)
*You must have a professional acting resume and headshot in order to submit*
If interested and available, please send an email to [email protected] with the following:
1) Subject Line: ANDRE TEENAGER
2) Include your name, age, height and weight along with email and phone number.
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! If you happen to have a photo of yourself in scrubs or lab coat, please send in that photo.
*NOTE: Rename the title of your photo with your Full Name. You should do this with all of your submission photos.
4) Confirm your age
5) List if you have an IL Work Permit if you are under 16 years old.
5) Please attach your professional resume
Claire Simon Casting will contact you if you are in consideration.
Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description.
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