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CASTING CALL — Barbershop, 2025
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: Barbershop — Commercial Project
ROLES: Barbershop Customer | Fernan | Robert | Stella
SHOOT DATES: Thursday, 12/18/25 through Thursday, 12/18/25
AVAILABILITY: Must be able to work during the season; call time tentatively 12:00 PM (noon)
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: $132.80/8 + $35 full haircut bump (if hair is cut) OR $10 line-up bump (if hair is cut)
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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:
BARBERSHOP CUSTOMER
• Height: Not specified
• Weight: Not specified
• Primarily male-presenting (female customers may be included)
• Ages: 18–45
• Black talent
• Must have an EP Casting profile to be considered
FERNAN
• Height: Not specified
• Weight: Not specified
• Young male
• Hair: Clipper cut & trim
ROBERT
• Height: Not specified
• Weight: Not specified
• Male, 40s–50s
• Hair: Scissors cut & trim
STELLA
• Height: Not specified
• Weight: Not specified
• Girl; female/masculine-presenting
• Hair: Bald/short for close clipper cut
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.
**must be able to work hybrid in Chicago**
**please note we’ll begin reviewing applications in the New Year**
What you’ll be doing
Project Delivery
- Develop and lead generation of program ideas and concept development balancing client objectives and budget parameters, engaging cross-functional teams as appropriate
- Establish and ensure processes are followed by team members, review projects for quality assurance purposes and ensure that both internal and client reviews take place
- Work to develop and articulate innovative strategies (challenging existing norms and conventional thinking) to achieve predetermined client strategy goals and objectives
- Effectively negotiate with stakeholders and vendors and build strong relationships
- Proactively address risk management
Client Focus / Relationship Management
- Conversant in client’s business strategy (may start to help frame elements of it) and maintains focus on that strategy and client goals and objectives; look for opportunities to position out-of-scope work as incremental projects
- Able to reframe / guide client expectations
Budget Support
- Can lead complex projects in their entirety while having an overview of all processes and tasks, taking ownership in current processes and accountable for shaping new ones
- Able to budget time – you know how much time it takes to produce and execute along with the roles and responsibilities that accompany it
Team Collaboration
- Work effectively with leadership and cross-functional teams including creative, technical, etc.
If you can do all that, you have what it takes. It might help if…
- 10–15 years of event production experience, able to fully own accounts
- Consumer / B2C event expertise
- Proven leader skilled at managing large teams (20 to 50+) and multi-faceted projects ($3 to $10M+ budgets)
- Strong budgeting, supplier negotiation, and revenue strategy skills
- Excellent client management and relationship building skills
- Positive, solutions-oriented team manager with excellent communication and presentation skills
- Up-to-date on production and experiential trends
- Agency experience
Last, but not least, we believe in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Jack Morton and Genuine are equal opportunity employers; we strongly value diversity at our companies. We do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
The salary range for this position is from $130,000 to $140,000 (some potential flex). Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; location and region; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.
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Neighbor Background Actors for TV Series Exterior Shoot (Chicago Locals Only)
Job Description
A network TV series is casting paid, non-speaking background actors to portray neighbors for an exterior shoot. This opportunity is for Chicago-area locals only, including Chicago, suburbs, and surrounding border states able to work as Illinois locals. Production is seeking men and women of all ethnicities, ages 20s to 70s, who can bring natural, everyday neighborhood energy on camera and are available for both shoot days listed in the casting notice.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a neighbor in outdoor background scenes with natural movement and reactions.
- Follow on-set direction for blocking, timing, and continuity.
- Maintain a camera-ready look and professional set etiquette throughout filming.
- Provide accurate wardrobe sizing details to support costuming needs.
Requirements
- Men and women, all ethnicities, ages 20s–70s.
- Must be a Chicago-area local (Chicago, suburbs, or nearby border states working as IL locals).
- Must be available for both required work dates listed in the casting notice.
- Must not have worked on the show very recently and must not be currently scheduled for a future date (per casting notice).
- Able to provide a recent color photo and full measurements/sizes for wardrobe.
- Must share whether you’ve worked on the show before and, if so, the last time.
Compensation
- Paid non-speaking background role (rate shared upon selection).
Hospital Scene Extras for TV Series (Chicago Area Locals Only)
Job Description
A network TV series is casting paid background actors for a hospital shoot. This opportunity is for local talent only in Chicago, the suburbs, and surrounding border states able to work as Illinois locals. Production is seeking men and women of all ethnicities, ages 20s to 70s, for non-speaking extra roles in a fast-paced set environment.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray hospital environment background (patients, visitors, staff atmosphere) in non-speaking roles.
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Follow on-set direction for movement, timing, and continuity.
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Remain camera-ready and maintain professional set etiquette throughout filming.
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Provide accurate wardrobe sizing details to support costuming needs.
Requirements
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Men and women, all ethnicities, ages 20s–70s.
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Must be a Chicago-area local (Chicago, suburbs, or nearby border states working as IL locals).
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Must not have worked on the show very recently and must not be currently scheduled for a future date (per casting notice).
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Able to provide a recent color photo and full measurements/sizes for wardrobe.
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Must share whether you’ve worked on the show before and, if so, the last time.
Compensation
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Paid non-speaking background role (rate shared upon selection).
Caucasian Male Extra Needed for Dressed Firefighter Role (Chicago Area)
Job Description
A paid, non-speaking background role is seeking a Caucasian male to portray a dressed firefighter for a Chicago-area production. Talent should match specific physical specs and have a clean, professional look. This is a local-hire opportunity for Chicago, the suburbs, and nearby border states to Illinois.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a dressed firefighter as background talent in a non-speaking scene
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Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity throughout filming
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Arrive camera-ready, clean-shaven, and prepared for wardrobe fitting/continuity needs
Requirements
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Caucasian male, clean-shaven, short dark hair
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Age range: 20s to 50s
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Height: 5’11” to 6’2”
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Weight: 175 to 210
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Must be able to work locally in Chicago, IL (including suburbs and surrounding border states to IL)
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Must be available for a Monday work date
Compensation
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Paid background role (rate not specified)
CASTING CALL — 4 STAR CASTING FUTURE PROJECTS, 2026
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: 4 Star Casting Future Projects — Upcoming Shows
ROLES: Infant (6–8 months) | Twins (6–8 months) | Quadruplets (6–8 months)
SHOOT DATES: TBD through TBD (upcoming shows)
AVAILABILITY: Must have open availability for upcoming productions (dates/call times TBD)
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: $250 / 4 hours
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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:
INFANT (6–8 MONTHS)
• Age: 6–8 months (not younger than 6 months)
• Gender: Any
• Ethnicity: Primarily African American, but all will be considered
• Must have a current work permit for the minor
• Must be local to Chicago and surrounding suburbs
TWINS (6–8 MONTHS)
• Age: 6–8 months (not younger than 6 months)
• Gender: Any
• Ethnicity: Primarily African American, but all will be considered
• Must have a current work permit for each minor
• Must be local to Chicago and surrounding suburbs
QUADRUPLETS (6–8 MONTHS)
• Age: 6–8 months (not younger than 6 months)
• Gender: Any
• Ethnicity: Primarily African American, but all will be considered
• Must have a current work permit for each minor
• Must be local to Chicago and surrounding suburbs
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.
CASTING CALL — THE BEAR, SEASON 5
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: The Bear — Season 5
ROLES: Stand-In – Neil Fak
SHOOT DATES: Monday 12/15 through Tuesday 12/16
AVAILABILITY: Open availability requested for the remainder of the season
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: $180 / 8 hours
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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:
STAND-IN – NEIL FAK
• Height: 5’6”
• T-Shirt Size: XXL or 3XL
• Must closely match photo reference
Stand-in experience preferred.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.
Paid Firefighter Extra (Non-Speaking Role)
Job Description
A production is seeking a paid background actor to portray an ND firefighter in a non-speaking extra role. This opportunity is ideal for talent looking for paid extras work, background acting, and on-camera fire department roles in a professional set environment.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a firefighter in a non-speaking background scene
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Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity throughout filming
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Arrive on time, ready to work, and remain available for the full shoot
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Provide accurate wardrobe sizes and work details when requested
Requirements
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Male, Caucasian, clean-shaven
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Ages 30s–40s
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Dark short hair (some gray is okay)
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Height: 5’11” to 6’2”
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Weight: 175–200 lbs
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Must be local to Chicago, nearby suburbs, or surrounding border states (Illinois only)
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Able to provide a recent color photo plus height, weight, age, phone number, city/state, and clothing sizes
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Clothing sizes needed: jacket, T-shirt, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, shoe
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If applicable, share when you last worked on Chicago Fire
Compensation
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Paid background role (details provided upon booking)
OPEN CASTING CALL — BACKGROUND ACTORS
HULU’s The Bear — Season 4
CASTING BY: 4 STAR CASTING
PROJECT: The Bear — Season 4
ROLE TYPE: Background Actors (Extras)
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: TBD
UNION STATUS: Non-Union
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
4 Star Casting is holding an Open Casting Call for background actors to appear in HULU’s hit series The Bear — Season 4. Production is seeking a wide variety of looks, ages, and backgrounds to portray restaurant patrons, pedestrians, kitchen staff, and general Chicago locals.
No prior acting experience is required for background roles.
WHO SHOULD APPLY
- All genders
- All ethnicities
- Ages 18+
- Must be legally able to work in the U.S.
- Must be able to work as a local hire in Chicago, IL
- Must be reliable and able to follow on-set direction
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.
About The Bear:
The Bear is a critically acclaimed American comedy-drama series produced by FX Productions for FX on Hulu. The series was created by Christopher Storer, who also serves as showrunner and executive producer, and is widely recognized for its grounded storytelling and realistic depiction of professional kitchen culture.
Production Overview
- Creator: Christopher Storer
- Studio: FX Productions
- Network / Streaming Platform: FX on Hulu in the United States; Disney+ internationally
- Executive Producers: Christopher Storer, Joanna Calo, Hiro Murai, Josh Senior, Matty Matheson, and Tyson Bidner
- Culinary Producer: Courtney Storer, a professional chef and Christopher Storer’s sister
- Genre: Comedy-drama
- Episode Runtime: Half-hour format, typically ranging from approximately 20 to 48 minutes
Filming & Development
FX ordered the pilot for The Bear in March 2021, with the series officially greenlit in October 2021. Filming takes place primarily in Chicago, Illinois, with the real-life restaurant Mr. Beef on Orleans Street serving as both inspiration and a key filming location for the fictional “Original Beef of Chicagoland.” Later seasons expanded production internationally, including scenes shot in Singapore, Bangkok, and Hong Kong.
The series is known for its distinctive visual and audio style, using fast editing, overlapping dialogue, and heightened sound design to reflect the intensity of a working kitchen. Notably, the Season 1 episode “Review” was filmed as a single continuous 17-minute take. Seasons 3 and 4 were filmed back-to-back beginning in February 2024, with Season 4 released in June 2025 and a fifth season announced for 2026.
Cast
The main ensemble includes Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Abby Elliott, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, and Matty Matheson, who also serves as an executive producer.
CASTING CALL — Deli Boys, Season 2 Promo
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: Deli Boys S2 Promo
ROLES: Stand-In
SHOOT DATES: Saturday, 12/13/25 (possible additional date Sunday, 12/14/25)
AVAILABILITY: Full day availability; call time TBD
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: $250/10
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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:
SAAGAR SHEIKH (“RAJ”) STAND-IN
• Gender: Matching the actor
• Height: 5’10” (must be within 1 inch)
• Skin Tone: Very close match to Saagar Sheikh
• Experience: Stand-in experience or strong understanding of stand-in work
ASIF ALI (“MIR DAR”) STAND-IN
• Gender: Matching the actor
• Height: 5’7″ (must be within 1 inch)
• Skin Tone: Very close match to Asif Ali
• Experience: Stand-in experience or strong understanding of stand-in work
POORNA JAGANNATHAN (“LUCKY”) STAND-IN
• Gender: Matching the actor
• Height: 5’6″ (must be within 1 inch)
• Skin Tone: Very close match to Poorna Jagannathan
• Experience: Stand-in experience or strong understanding of stand-in work
FRED ARMISEN (“MAX”) STAND-IN
• Gender: Matching the actor
• Height: 5’8″ (must be within 1 inch)
• Skin Tone: Very close match to Fred Armisen
• Experience: Stand-in experience or strong understanding of stand-in work
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.
Chicago Casting Call: Be Part of Hulu’s The Bear Season 4
Are you based in Chicago and ready to be part of a hit TV series? The Bear, Hulu’s critically acclaimed show set in the heart of the city, is now casting local background actors and kitchen staff for its upcoming fourth season!
Filming will take place on location in Chicago, and the production is actively seeking real locals to help bring the story to life. Whether you’re an actor, a culinary professional, or just a fan of the series looking for your shot — this is your chance to join the action.
Now Casting Locals in Chicago
Casting Directors are looking for:
- Chicago-based talent only (must be local to the area)
- Background actors and kitchen staff for various roles
Featured Roles Include:
- Kitchen Staff: Line cooks, dishwashers, sous chefs, pastry chefs, and more. Real culinary experience is a big plus!
- Theater Attendees: Extras to portray audience members for specific scenes — no acting experience required.
About the Show
Set in Chicago, The Bear follows Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, a young chef who returns home to run his family’s sandwich shop. The show has received widespread praise for its authenticity, intensity, and raw storytelling — especially its portrayal of the high-pressure restaurant world.
Season 4 will take the story even deeper, and this is your opportunity to be part of it in your own city.
How to Apply
Step 1: Sign Up on Project Casting
Create your free profile at ProjectCasting.com and make sure to:
- Upload a professional photo or headshot
- List any acting or culinary experience
- Highlight your availability and Chicago location
Step 2: Look for The Bear Season 4 Casting Calls
Search for the latest casting notices specific to The Bear and select roles that match your experience or interest.
Step 3: Submit Your Application
Follow the directions on each casting notice. Some roles may require a self-tape or in-person availability. Culinary roles may ask for experience or certifications.
Pro Tip: Familiarize yourself with The Bear‘s tone by watching past episodes — it’ll help you understand the world you’ll be stepping into.
Filming Begins Soon — Don’t Miss Out
Casting is ongoing, and filming is expected to begin in early 2025 right here in Chicago. Keep checking Project Casting for the latest updates and open roles.
Ready to Join One of TV’s Hottest Shows?
Whether you’re a seasoned actor, a chef with on-the-line experience, or just looking to get on set — this is your chance to work on a major production filming right in your hometown.
- Apply now through Project Casting and take the first step toward being part of The Bear Season 4.