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CASTING CALL — Amazon’s Barbershop, Season 1
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: Amazon’s Barbershop — Season 1
ROLES: Barbershop Customer
SHOOT DATES: Next two weeks
AVAILABILITY: Various call times; must be able to work during the season
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: $132.80/8 + $35 full haircut bump (if your hair is cut), or $10 line haircut bump (if your hair is cut)
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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:
GENERAL BARBERSHOP CUSTOMERS
• Gender: Primarily Male (female customers may be sprinkled in)
• Age: 18–45
• Ethnicity: Black
• Additional: Must have an EP Casting profile to be considered
FERNAN
• Look: Latinx and African American men with fades and wig installs
KOFI
• Look: Gay men and straight men open to haircut designs
NAIMAH JADE
• Look: Talent with locs
ROBERT
• Look: Older men (old timers, 50+) and young men (old timers’ kids, 18–30)
STELLA
• Look: Studs and men with braids and short cuts
TRAV
• Look: Upscale men with clean cuts
Stand-in experience required, if applicable.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.
CASTING CALL — Amazon’s Barbershop, Season 1
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: Amazon’s Barbershop — Season 1
ROLES: Female Barbershop Customer
SHOOT DATES: Run of show (Season 1)
AVAILABILITY: Various call times; must be available to work multiple days during the season
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: $132.80/8 + $35 full haircut bump (if your hair is cut) or $10 line haircut bump (if your hair is cut)
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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:
FEMALE BARBERSHOP CUSTOMERS
• Gender: Female
• Age: 20–45
• Ethnicity: Black
• Hair: Short hair; must regularly go to barbershops (not stylists) for clipper cuts
• Additional: Must have an EP Casting profile to be considered
Stand-in experience required, if applicable.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.
CASTING CALL — Barbershop, 2025
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: Barbershop — Coffee Shop Scene
ROLES: Barista | Coffee Shop Patron
SHOOT DATES: Monday, 12/15/25
AVAILABILITY: Full day availability; tentative call time 7:00 AM
LOCATION: Chicago, IL (18th W Street & S Peoria Street)
RATE: $132.80/8 + $15 Barista Bump (if you have barista experience and are selected for the role)
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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:
GENERAL COFFEE SHOP GROUP
• Male/Female, Ages 18–50
• All ethnicities
• Mixed group atmosphere
ABBI’S BARISTA #2
• Gender: Male
• Age: 20s
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Additional: Handsome look
ABBI’S BARISTA #3
• Gender: Female
• Age: 20s
• Ethnicity: Latina
ABBI’S BARISTA/AUNT ESTHER
• Gender: Female
• Age: 60s
• Ethnicity: Nigerian
ABBI’S BARISTAS/COUSINS
• Gender: Male
• Age: 18 years
• Ethnicity: African
Stand-in experience required, if applicable.
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WARNING: IMPORTANT NOTICE
This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.
CASTING CALL — Barbershop Series, 2025–2026
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: Barbershop Series — Amazon
ROLES: Hustle Mike Photo Double
SHOOT DATES: Friday, 12/19/25 and Tuesday, 01/20/26
AVAILABILITY: Full day availability; call time TBD
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: $220/8
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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:
HUSTLE MIKE PHOTO DOUBLE
• Gender: Male
• Ethnicity: African American/Black
• Age: 40–55
• Height: 6’0″
• Weight: 190 lbs
• Complexion: Medium/Dark
• Hair: Bald
• Chest: 41.5″
• Dress Shirt: 18 x 34
• Pants: 35 x 39
• Shoe: 12
Stand-in experience required, if applicable.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.
CASTING CALL — Barbershop Series, 2025
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: Barbershop Series — Amazon
ROLES: Trav Photo Double | Magician (Coin Tricks)
SHOOT DATES: Wednesday, 12/17/25 and Thursday, 12/18/25
AVAILABILITY: Full day availability; call time TBD
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: $220/8 + $50 Magic Trick
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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:
TRAV PHOTO DOUBLE & MAGICIAN
• Gender: Male
• Ethnicity: African American/Black
• Age: 21–40
• Complexion: Medium
• Hair: Short
• Height: 5’8″
• Weight: 150 lbs
• T-Shirt: Medium
• Hoodie: Large
• Pants: 30 x 30
• Shoe: 11.5–12
• Special Skills: Magician who can perform the Retention Vanish and Coin Roll trick
Stand-in experience required, if applicable.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.
CASTING CALL — Barbershop Series, 2025
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: Barbershop Series — Amazon
ROLES: Groomsman Photo Double
SHOOT DATES: Thursday, 12/11/25
AVAILABILITY: Full day availability; call time TBD
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: $220/8
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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:
GROOMSMAN PHOTO DOUBLE
• Gender: Male
• Ethnicity: African American/Black
• Age: 21–40
• Complexion: Medium
• Hair: Short
• Height: 5’7″
• Weight: 145 lbs
• Shirt: Small; dress shirt 14.5
• Pants: 29 x 30; 32 x 33
• Suit: 36R
• Shoe: 9
Stand-in experience required, if applicable.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.
CASTING CALL — Barbershop Series, 2025
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: Barbershop Series — Amazon
ROLES: Naimah-Jade Photo Double & Hair Stylist
SHOOT DATES: Wednesday, 12/10/25 and Thursday, 12/11/25 (possible additional prep on Tuesday, 12/09/25 for nail match)
AVAILABILITY: Full day availability; call time TBD; must also be available for potential nail appointment on 12/09
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: $220/8 + $75 special ability
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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:
NAIMAH-JADE PHOTO DOUBLE & HAIR STYLIST
• Gender: Female
• Ethnicity: AA/Black/Ethnically Ambiguous
• Age: 21–40
• Height: 5’7″
• Weight: 135 lbs
• Complexion: Light to Medium (caramel)
• Skills: Licensed professional hair stylist specializing in braids and loc maintenance
• Additional: Comfortable having nails matched to the actress; must match provided photo references
Stand-in experience required, if applicable.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.
Lisa – Lead Role
Job Description
A production is seeking a talented female actor to portray Lisa, a friendly and approachable character with a strong, active presence. The role requires natural confidence, an engaging on-camera personality, and the physical ease to perform simple tasks such as carrying packages upstairs.
Job Responsibilities
• Bring warmth and relatability to the character of Lisa
• Perform light physical actions naturally on camera
• Take direction well and adapt to changes during filming
• Maintain a professional, positive attitude throughout production
Requirements
• Female, White
• Age range: mid to late 30s
• Brunette or brown hair
• Friendly energy with an active, fit build
• Strong on-camera presence and expressive performance skills
• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Phoenix, AZ area
Compensation
• $900/day session fee
• $75 flat fitting fee (if needed)
• $3500 usage (3 years, usage guaranteed)
• Rates include a 20% agency fee
Brand Anthem Commercial Casting: Babies & Older Men (Phoenix)
Job Description
A non-union commercial campaign is casting in the Phoenix, Arizona area for a “Brand Anthem” project. Production is seeking babies and older men for lead, co-star, and featured background opportunities. Talent must be able to work as a Phoenix local hire (no travel or accommodations provided) and should have full-day availability across the listed shoot dates to be considered for one or multiple days. Location: Phoenix, AZ.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray featured roles in a commercial setting with natural, camera-ready reactions.
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Follow on-set direction and remain professional throughout a full filming day.
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For babies: appear on camera with a parent/guardian as needed and remain calm in a controlled set environment.
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For older men: perform simple, directed actions that support the storyline and brand visuals.
Requirements
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Must be able to work in Phoenix, AZ as a local hire (no travel/transportation/accommodation provided).
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Seeking babies and older men (roles updated by production).
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Must have full-day availability for the selected dates, as call times may vary.
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Non-union talent only.
Compensation
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Featured Background: $275/day for up to 10 hours (includes usage and buyout).
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Usage/Buyout: Full usage, full buyout for 3 years (as provided).
Featured Background: Baby/Infant (Portraying “Andre’s Baby”)
Job Description
A major brand production is seeking featured background baby/infant talent to portray “Andre’s Baby” in on-camera scenes. This is a non-union featured background casting opportunity for families with babies ages newborn to 1 year old. A parent or legal guardian must remain on set with the child at all times. Local hire only.
Job Responsibilities
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Have your baby appear as featured background in a professional film set environment
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Remain on set with your baby for the full working day as required for minors
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Follow on-set direction from the production team to support continuity and timing
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Work calmly in a crewed environment with lights, sound, and movement nearby
Requirements
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Baby/infant, newborn to 1 year old (all ethnicities)
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Male or female baby (must be comfortable portraying as male)
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Twins welcome but not required
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Parent/legal guardian must be present on set at all times
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Local hire only (no transportation or accommodations provided)
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Non-union talent
Compensation
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$275 / 10 hours (featured background rate)
Overview:
Amazon Prime Video’s Barbershop, the upcoming comedy series inspired by the iconic film franchise, brings audiences back to the heart of a Chicago barbershop where culture, community, and conversation collide. Centered on a new generation connected to the legendary shop, the series explores humor, identity, and everyday life through sharp dialogue and memorable characters. The production team is currently seeking talented individuals to join the cast as background actors and featured community roles, offering a unique opportunity to be part of this highly anticipated Amazon original series.
Production Details:
- Director & Writer: Christopher Storer
- Casting Director: 4 Star Casting, Inc.
- Stars: Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and more
- Production Companies: Hulu, FX Productions
- Filming Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Current Status: Casting and Pre-production
Casting Director: 4 Star Casting, Inc.
4 Star Casting, Inc. — established in 2010 and headquartered in Chicago — is a leading force in background casting, known for its unmatched professionalism and nationwide reach. What began as a local company specializing in union and non-union extras has grown into a coast-to-coast operation with casting directors in Illinois, California, Maryland, Georgia, and Texas (2025), with Arizona joining soon after. Their extensive national talent database allows them to source diverse, skilled background performers who bring authenticity and energy to every production.
Renowned for their attention to detail, passion for storytelling, and deep industry connections, 4 Star Casting carefully reviews each submission to ensure the perfect fit for every scene. Their streamlined workflows and advanced technology — including integration with Entertainment Partners’ Casting Portal — ensure efficient communication, timely results, and a seamless casting process from start to finish.
What We Know So Far:
Amazon’s Barbershop builds on the legacy of the beloved films, shifting focus to a younger generation while preserving the spirited debates, humor, and sense of community that defined the original franchise. The series is expected to blend comedy with heartfelt moments, using the barbershop as a cultural hub where stories unfold through everyday conversations and larger-than-life personalities.
Pro Tip: Familiarize Yourself with the Barbershop Franchise
Watching the original *Barbershop films can help you understand the tone, rhythm, and cultural significance of the series, allowing you to better align your performance with the show’s style.
Why Join Amazon’s Barbershop?
Being part of Barbershop offers a chance to work on a major Amazon Prime Video production while contributing to a franchise with deep cultural roots. Whether you’re an aspiring actor or someone who naturally brings authenticity to community-driven scenes, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fresh chapter in a classic story.
Take the first step toward your acting aspirations by applying today. Your journey in Amazon’s Barbershop starts here!
