American Express is now casting Chicago actors for a neighborhood scene.
4 Star Casting is looking for actors, models, and talent to work on American Express, which is filming in Chicago, Illinois.
Casting directors are now casting stand-ins, extras, and other featured roles in the upcoming feature film. Filming will take place in early to mid-March in Chicago.
About American Express:
Details have not been released but the movie will be produced, financed, and distributed by Amazon Studios. American Express will star David Oyelowo, Joel Edgerton, Amanda Seyfried, and Thandie Newton.
To audition for a role on American Express, check out the casting call details below:
American Express Casting Call
Neighborhood Scene
CASTING CALL: Nash Edgerton Project
RATE: $80/8 + $35 bump for use of car
LOCATION: Chicago
SHOOT DATE: Wed., March 9th and Thu., March 10th (must work both dates)
NEIGHBORS W/CARS 3/9 AND 3/10:
Male/Female, Any Ethnicity, Age 18 – 55 – you must give us the MAKE, MODEL, YEAR AND COLOR OF YOUR CAR – the director is being very particular about this – if you have a photo of your car you can include that as well as still giving us the MAKE, MODEL, YEAR AND COLOR
If interested and available, send an email to [email protected]
1) Put the role you are submitting for in the subject line
2) Include your name, age, height, weight, phone number, zip code and email address and your MEASUREMENTS:
Men: Jacket, Neck/Sleeve (measure from middle of neck down length of arm to wrist), Pants (Waist/Inseam) and Shoe Size
Women: Dress, Bust/Waist/Hips and Shoe Size
3) Send a RECENT candid photo in jpeg format – close up and full length – Make sure the photo is taken in decent lighting (no selfies), no sunglasses, no hats!. Show us your style but make sure we can see your face! If you are able, please send us a photo that best represents the role you are submitting for.
The better the photo, the better your chance of being submitted.
*NOTE: NAME YOUR JPEG PHOTO WITH YOUR FULL NAME!!!
Right click on the photo and it will give you an option to re-name the file, Re-name it with your full name.
4) Let us know if you have submitted for any other roles or stand-ins, etc for this project.
5) Confirm that you are available to work the date.
We will let you know if you are in consideration! .
Business Professionals
CASTING CALL: Nash Edgerton Project
RATE: $80/8
LOCATION: Chicago
SHOOT DATE: Tuesday, March 8th
MINISTER 3/8:
Male, African American, Ages 50s (if you are a real minster, let us know in the submission)
BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL 3/8:
Male/Female, Any Ethnicity, Age 20 – 60, you must have business attire in dark colors
GREEN ROOM WORKER/CUSTOMERS 3/8:
Male/Female/ Any Ethnicity, Ages 20 – 35, people with alternative edge, hip hipsters, piercings okay, tattoos okay and hair with funky colors okay
PEDESTRIANS W/CARS 3/8:
Male/Female, Any Ethnicity, Age 18 – 55 – you must give us the MAKE, MODEL, YEAR AND COLOR OF YOUR CAR – the director is being very particular about this – if you have a photo of your car you can include that as well as still giving us the MAKE, MODEL, YEAR AND COLOR + $35 bump for use of car
If interested and available, send an email to [email protected]
1) Put the role you are submitting for in the subject line
2) Include your name, age, height, weight, phone number, zip code and email address and your MEASUREMENTS:
Men: Jacket, Neck/Sleeve (measure from middle of neck down length of arm to wrist), Pants (Waist/Inseam) and Shoe Size
Women: Dress, Bust/Waist/Hips and Shoe Size
3) Send a RECENT candid photo in jpeg format – close up and full length – Make sure the photo is taken in decent lighting (no selfies), no sunglasses, no hats!. Show us your style but make sure we can see your face! If you are able, please send us a photo that best represents the role you are submitting for.
The better the photo, the better your chance of being submitted.
*NOTE: NAME YOUR JPEG PHOTO WITH YOUR FULL NAME!!!
Right click on the photo and it will give you an option to re-name the file, Re-name it with your full name.
4) Let us know if you have submitted for any other roles or stand-ins, etc for this project.
5) Confirm that you are available to work the date.
We will let you know if you are in consideration! .
Hipsters Casting Call
CASTING CALL: Nash Edgerton Project
RATE: $80/8
LOCATION: Chicago
SHOOT DATE: Monday, March 7th
HIPSTERS @ COFFEE SHOP 3/7
Male/Female, Any Ethnicity, Ages 25 – 50
REAL BIKE MESSENGER W/BIKE 3/7
Male/Female, Any Ethnicity, Age 20 – 30, Bike Gear and Bike in the photo you submit + $15 bump for use of bike
CONSTRUCTION WORKER 3/7:
Male, Any Ethnicity, Ages 22 – 50
PEDESTRIANS W/CARS 3/7
Male/Female, Any Ethnicity, Age 18 – 55 – you must give us the MAKE, MODEL, YEAR AND COLOR OF YOUR CAR – the director is being very particular about this – if you have a photo of your car you can include that as well as still giving us the MAKE, MODEL, YEAR AND COLOR + $35 bump for use of car
If interested and available, send an email to [email protected]
1) Put the role you are submitting for in the subject line
2) Include your name, age, height, weight, phone number, zip code and email address and your MEASUREMENTS:
Men: Jacket, Neck/Sleeve (measure from middle of neck down length of arm to wrist), Pants (Waist/Inseam) and Shoe Size
Women: Dress, Bust/Waist/Hips and Shoe Size
3) Send a RECENT candid photo in jpeg format – close up and full length – Make sure the photo is taken in decent lighting (no selfies), no sunglasses, no hats!. Show us your style but make sure we can see your face! If you are able, please send us a photo that best represents the role you are submitting for.
The better the photo, the better your chance of being submitted.
*NOTE: NAME YOUR JPEG PHOTO WITH YOUR FULL NAME!!!
Right click on the photo and it will give you an option to re-name the file, Re-name it with your full name.
4) Let us know if you have submitted for any other roles or stand-ins, etc for this project.
5) Confirm that you are available to work the date.
We will let you know if you are in consideration! .
Lawyers Casting Call
CASTING CALL: Nash Edgerton Project
RATE: $80/8
LOCATION: Chicago
SHOOT DATE: Friday, March 4th
LAWYERS and REPORTERS 3/4
MALE/FEMALE, ANY ETHNICITY, 30 TO 60 YOA, upscale business types
If interested and available, send an email to [email protected]
1) Put Lawyers or Reporters in the subject line, put both in the subject line if you want to be considered for either
2) Include your name, age, height, weight, phone number, zip code and email address and your MEASUREMENTS:
Men: Jacket, Neck/Sleeve (measure from middle of neck down length of arm to wrist), Pants (Waist/Inseam) and Shoe Size
Women: Dress, Bust/Waist/Hips and Shoe Size
3) Send a RECENT candid photo in jpeg format – close up and full length – Make sure the photo is taken in decent lighting (no selfies), no sunglasses, no hats!. Show us your style but make sure we can see your face!
The better the photo, the better your chance of being submitted.
*NOTE: NAME YOUR JPEG PHOTO WITH YOUR FULL NAME!!!
Right click on the photo and it will give you an option to re-name the file, Re-name it with your full name.
4) Confirm you have upscale business attire – better yet, send us a photo of yourself in the business attire
5) Let us know if you have submitted for any other roles or stand-ins, etc for this project.
6) Confirm that you are available to work the date.
We will let you know if you are in consideration! Please note if selected you may be asked to come in for a wardrobe fitting in the next week or so.
Stand-ins Casting Call
CASTING CALL: Nash Edgerton Project
SHOOT DATE: Weeks of March 7th and March 14th
NON-UNION ROLES: Stand-Ins
STAND-IN RATE: $150/10
LOCATION: Chicago
David Oyelowo, Male, African American, 5’8” and 160lbs, Cropped Black Hair, Dark Complexion
Joel Edgerton, Male, Caucasian, 5’11” and 160lbs, Wavy Short Ash Blonde Hair
Thandie Newton, Female, African American, 5’3” and 110lbs, Long Black Hair
Harry Treadaway, Male, Caucasian, 5’10’,, 155lbs, Brown Hair
*Must come close to the height and weight to be considered*
If interested and available, send an email to [email protected]
1) Put NAME OF ACTOR/SI in the subject line.
2) Include your name, age, height, weight, phone number, zip code and email address and your MEASUREMENTS:
Men: Jacket, Neck/Sleeve (measure from middle of neck down length of arm to wrist), Pants (Waist/Inseam) and Shoe Size
Women: Dress, Bust/Waist/Hips and Shoe Size
3) Send a RECENT candid photo in jpeg format – close up and full length – Make sure the photo is taken in decent lighting (no selfies), no sunglasses, no hats!. Show us your style but make sure we can see your face!
The better the photo, the better your chance of being submitted.
*NOTE: NAME YOUR JPEG PHOTO WITH YOUR FULL NAME!!!
Right click on the photo and it will give you an option to re-name the file, Re-name it with your full name.
4) Confirm your mode of transportation, i.e. public transportation or your own vehicle.
5) Give us a brief description of your on-set experience.
6) Give us a general idea of your schedule, i.e. you are completing open during filming or you have a flexible schedule, etc.
We are asking for a lot of information, please double-check your submission carefully before hitting send. We will let you know 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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