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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.
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.
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 — 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 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, 2025–2026
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, 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.
“Incautious” Plot Summary:
A stay-at-home mother struggles to watch over her children as she finds herself addicted to alcohol and other drugs. A broken man takes out his anguish on his wife and children.
Goals for the Project:
I am trying to create a slow burning, tense, thought provoking, dramedy story with very complex characters that convey a wide range of emotions. In addition to giving extensive verbal notes during rehearsals, I provide in-depth written character notes regarding their past along with a Scene-by-Scene analysis for each character. I possess a very close attention to detail and specific vision regarding my characters. I am a very calm person who will never yell at actors/actresses or crew and will treat everyone with the most respect.
Breakdown:
Dylan (Male)-8-16 (Support):
Intelligent, charismatic and honest, but also defensive and ill tempered, Dylan is someone who you want on your side and definitely someone you do not want to start an argument with. He talks a lot, reacts quickly and speaks fast.
Auditions:
Round One: Jan 3rd, Jan 7th, Jan 10th, Jan 14th, Jan 17th , Jan 21st
Callback: Jan 31st, Feb 4th , Feb 7th
Locations: Jackalope Theatre Company and The Raven Theatre in North Chicago, IL
Shoot Dates:
Weekends in Spring/Summer of 2026 (Up to 16 total shoot days)
More details regarding exact dates and times will be sent shortly.
Status for Auditions: Non-Union
Compensation:
Points/Deferred Payment (Depending on role), IMDB Credit, Copy, Meals
Director’s Bio:
Harry is a passionate filmmaker who has been watching movies since as long as he can remember. Some of his favorite films include, “Memento”, “The Dark Knight”, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Alien”, etc. He has seen nearly 11,000 films and is as crazy about movies as any individual you will ever meet. Harry has worked on a number of various films, and has written, produced, directed, and edited “515”, “Enter the Room”, “In the Backseat”, “Bay for Blood” and “The Corridor Crossing”.
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.