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****CASTING CALL****
PROJECT: POWER IV: FORCE
ROLE: DANCERS
FILMING DATES: TBD
LOCATION: VARIOUS IN CHICAGO, IL
FILMING RATE: $150/8 + COVID TEST BUMP
COVID TESTING RATE: $60/4
LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO FIT THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION:
- MALE/FEMALE 18-35 yrs old
- MUST BE ABLE TO SUBMIT A VIDEO OF YOURSELF DANCING IN A WAY THAT REPRESENTS FOR REFLECTS A “CHICAGO STYLE/FEEL”
*To be eligible to work on POWER IV : FORCE, the production requires that you verify that you are “Up To Date” (FULLY VACCINATED + BOOSTER SHOT COMPLETED if eligible for) on your COVID-19 vaccination. PLEASE ONLY SUBMIT YOURSELF IF YOU ARE FULLY VACCINATED AND WILLING TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF YOUR VACCINATION STATUS TO OUR PROJECT’S HEALTH & SAFETY DEPARTMENT (DO NOT SEND IT TO OUR 4 STAR TEAM).
“Up-to-date” means the following:
- A two-dose Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination series, and if eligible, a booster dose for those who are 5+ months past their second shot. Currently, the Pfizer booster is approved for everyone ages 12+.
- A two-dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccination series and if eligible, a booster dose for those who are 5+ months past their second shot. Currently, the Moderna booster is approved for everyone ages 18 and up.
- A single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination, and if eligible, a booster dose for those who are 2+ months past their single dose. Currently, the Johnson & Johnson booster is approved for everyone ages 18 and up, but an mRNA booster is recommended in many cases.
- OR If you are not yet eligible for your booster shot, your vaccine status is considered up to date. You must obtain your booster promptly once you become eligible and submit validation that you received your booster dose.
- You must have a POP Minors profile. To create a POP profile, click the following link and follow the instructions
- If you already have a POP profile, proceed to the submission email instructions.
BACKGROUND EXTRAS CASTING NOTICE
On JUSTIFIED, we need a dozen more responsible BG talent each day WITH their cars. Here is a chance to make some $ and have some good, clean fun in your overnight hours with your BG friends.. We have a few cars today all set and some already booked for Thursday and Friday. Just got word, they need 12 more each day. Some scenes you will be parked for and you will be an extra.
You CAN repeat on other days if work this day. If you are a designated featured CORE police type, please do not submit for this day. Everyone else can.
- $120 for up to 8 hours, plus time and one half overtime, Plus
- $50 for coming in for mandatory covid test at Chicago Studio City
- TODAY only before 3:00 PM. you will receive a $40 car bump.
Filming in the Chicago area tomorrow, THURSDAY, the 12th starting late and again FRIDAY, the 13th. When you work with your vehicle, have a piece of 8 1/2 x 11 piece of white paper with your name and cell # in bold marker for your passenger seat in case they need you to move your car when it is parked in a scene. Otherwise stay with your car unless they have you leave it.
Tonight’s call time is still not confirmed for 2nd Unit. Most likely, it will be 5 PM. Will email you.
Note which night you available or say both.
This is for 2ND UNIT and it is ok if you worked before. Just not CORE police that have been working. If you were not booked as CORE police, it might be because they went with ‘real’ trained for those raid scenes. So, you are free to submit for other opportunities.
**You do need to be ‘fully vaccinated’ for this show. That means with booster (if you need one according to their guidelines)***
For this first day, we are asking for only people that we have worked with before and have used their cars in scenes on other productions and who are professional and very responsible. Need to be very dependable as usual. We only need a few. If you are being submitted, will let you know.
No white or bright colored cars.
Any ethnicity/male or female. 21 — 60 years old for this day
****CASTING CALL****
PROJECT: POWER IV: FORCE
ROLE: BOXER
COVID DATES: WED. 5/25
FILMING DATES: THURS. 5/26
LOCATION: VARIOUS IN CHICAGO, IL
FILMING RATE: $150/8 + COVID TEST BUMP
COVID TESTING RATE: $60/4
LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO FIT THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION:
- MALE 18-35 yrs old
- BOXING ABILITY. MUST BE ABLE TO USE A SPEED BAG IF NEEDED.
*To be eligible to work on POWER IV : FORCE, the production requires that you verify that you are “Up To Date” (FULLY VACCINATED + BOOSTER SHOT COMPLETED if eligible for) on your COVID-19 vaccination. PLEASE ONLY SUBMIT YOURSELF IF YOU ARE FULLY VACCINATED AND WILLING TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF YOUR VACCINATION STATUS TO OUR PROJECT’S HEALTH & SAFETY DEPARTMENT (DO NOT SEND IT TO OUR 4 STAR TEAM).
“Up-to-date” means the following:
- A two-dose Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination series, and if eligible, a booster dose for those who are 5+ months past their second shot. Currently, the Pfizer booster is approved for everyone ages 12+.
- A two-dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccination series and if eligible, a booster dose for those who are 5+ months past their second shot. Currently, the Moderna booster is approved for everyone ages 18 and up.
- A single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination, and if eligible, a booster dose for those who are 2+ months past their single dose. Currently, the Johnson & Johnson booster is approved for everyone ages 18 and up, but an mRNA booster is recommended in many cases.
- OR If you are not yet eligible for your booster shot, your vaccine status is considered up to date. You must obtain your booster promptly once you become eligible and submit validation that you received your booster dose.
- You must have a POP Minors profile. To create a POP profile, click the following link and follow the instructions
- If you already have a POP profile, proceed to the submission email instructions.
****CASTING CALL****
PROJECT: POWER IV : FORCE
ROLE: TIKTOK DANCERS
FILMING DATES: TBD
LOCATION: VARIOUS IN CHICAGO, IL
FILMING RATE: $150/8 + COVID TEST BUMP
COVID TESTING RATE: $60/4
LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO FIT THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION:
- AA, MALE/FEMALE 18-30 yrs old
*To be eligible to work on POWER IV : FORCE, the production requires that you verify that you are “Up To Date” (FULLY VACCINATED + BOOSTER SHOT COMPLETED if eligible for) on your COVID-19 vaccination. PLEASE ONLY SUBMIT YOURSELF IF YOU ARE FULLY VACCINATED AND WILLING TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF YOUR VACCINATION STATUS TO OUR PROJECT’S HEALTH & SAFETY DEPARTMENT.
“Up-to-date” means the following:
- A two-dose Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination series, and if eligible, a booster dose for those who are 5+ months past their second shot. Currently, the Pfizer booster is approved for everyone ages 12+.
- A two-dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccination series and if eligible, a booster dose for those who are 5+ months past their second shot. Currently, the Moderna booster is approved for everyone ages 18 and up.
- A single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination, and if eligible, a booster dose for those who are 2+ months past their single dose. Currently, the Johnson & Johnson booster is approved for everyone ages 18 and up, but an mRNA booster is recommended in many cases.
- OR If you are not yet eligible for your booster shot, your vaccine status is considered up to date. You must obtain your booster promptly once you become eligible and submit validation that you received your booster dose.
*CASTING CALL FOR PHOTO DOUBLES!*
PROJECT: Insight
Looking for 18+ to look younger and match resemblance to cast members** PHOTOS OF CAST BELOW.
**PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING. WE WILL ONLY REVIEW SUBMISSIONS THAT FIT THE LISTED CRITERIA**
COVID TEST DATES: TBD
FILM DATE: 5/13 through 6/3
RATE: $200/8
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
ROLE: ARUK
Height: 5’ 11” Weight: 125 lbs
Hair: Black
Eyes: Black
*To be eligible to work on INSIGHT, the production requires that you verify that you are “Up To Date” (FULLY VACCINATED + BOOSTER SHOT COMPLETED if eligible for) on your COVID-19 vaccination.
“Up-to-date” means the following:
- A two-dose Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination series, and if eligible, a booster dose for those who are 5+ months past their second shot. Currently, the Pfizer booster is approved for everyone ages 12+.
- A two-dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccination series and if eligible, a booster dose for those who are 5+ months past their second shot. Currently, the Moderna booster is approved for everyone ages 18 and up.
- A single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination, and if eligible, a booster dose for those who are 2+ months past their single dose. Currently, the Johnson & Johnson booster is approved for everyone ages 18 and up, but an mRNA booster is recommended in many cases.
- OR If you are not yet eligible for your booster shot, your vaccine status is considered up to date. You must obtain your booster promptly once you become eligible and submit validation that you received your booster dose.
CASTING CALL ALERT!
We are looking for Chicago based kids for a paid shoot
Jewelry and accessories brand shooting later at this week!
Chicago locals only please!
Looking for the following age groups:
- 18 years old girls (must have multiple ear piercings)
- 13-14 years old girl
- 5-9 years old girl (must have atleast basic ear piercings)
- 16-20 years old boys (Must have 1-2 ear piercings)
- 10 years old boy (must have 1-2 ear piercings)
Looking for a Diverse Mix of Kids, cool interesting features and looks.
Must be comfortable and confident in front of the camera
JUSTIFIED CITY PRIMEVAL BACKGROUND CASTING CALL
Moving along to Thursday’s (the 12th) background talent in Chicago.
We only need just a few bar patrons (flies) for JUSTIFIED. $120 for up to 8 hours plus time and one half overtime.
Plus $50 Covid Stipend for tomorrow.’s testing at Chicago Studio City.
Need to get tested tomorrow and be already vaccinated and boostered (if within guideline) to be considered.
For this day, need to have worked with us on any project in the past to know your dependability.
No repeats this day. If you already worked this show or are booked for it, please do not submit for this day.
PHOTO SHOOT CASTING
Location: Chicago (hotel TBD)
Rate: $400 + AFUsage: UKG Website
All day shoot/ not evening
Shoot Date: Wednesday / 5-18
Looking for corporate looking MALES age 30-55.
All ethnicities.
Shooting at a Chicago Hotel not determined yet.
They will pay for parking.
Since we are only casting a couple, we will go by those we worked with already on this one and we know are dependable and professional.
There will be other opportunities for new talent with us.
Stand-In Casting Notice
- Caucasian Male Stand in 5’8″–5’10” with light brown hair for Tuesday, testing today.
Additional Stand Ins needed this week on JUSTIFIED:
- Caucasian Male Brown Hair, 5’11”–6’2″
Ian Bratschie and for ‘Raylan’ when his regular Stand In is not available - Caucasian Female with light to medium toned hair for
Jeanette O’Connor/Marin Ireland
5’4″ ish (for both- one is 5’3 ish and one is 5’5″ ish - Caucasian Male with Brownish Hair for
Norbert Leo Butz
5’7″–5’9″ - Female Caucasian or Hispanic Receptionist for Wednesday, testing tomorrow (Monday).
Not worked yet on this show. $120 for up to 8 hours, plus time and one half OT.
Must have Stand In Experience and be totally dependable if booked.
$175 for up to 10 hours each day, plus overtime,
plus $50 covid bump
*must be fully vaccinated on this Sony show and have booster,
if eligible yet
Must be available TOMORROW (Monday) also for mandatory covid testing to work Tuesday.Wednesday. A couple Stand Ins will only work later in the week. A couple most of the week or mid week. If you are only available certain days this week, please note in case your actor is only on for one or two days. Include the days you are available this week in your email.
Casting Alert!
For our last episode of Season 10 we are casting an exciting outdoor scene!
We are searching for MALES, 16 to 21, Caucasian, to be submitted to the director for a photo double who is 5’9 to 5’11, slim build, and can work on Monday, May 9th AND Tuesday, May 10th.
There will be a covid test on Friday, May 6th (takes about an hour. There will also be a fitting Friday, May 6th.
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.