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4 Star Casting, Inc. – Elevating Background Casting Nationwide Founded in 2010 in Chicago, 4 Star Casting, Inc. has grown from a local casting resource into a national leader in background talent casting. What began with securing union and non-union extras for projects across the Midwest has evolved into a full-scale, nationwide operation powered by an expansive talent network and a team of expert casting directors. Today, our footprint spans Illinois, California, Maryland, Georgia, with expanded teams launching in Texas (2025) and Arizona (late 2025). This reach enables us to source top-tier background talent from across the country, ensuring productions of all scales have access to diverse, reliable, and professionally vetted performers. Our Mission At 4 Star Casting, we bring stories to life by providing exceptional background performers who enhance every frame. We combine industry experience, cutting-edge technology, and deep creative insight to match productions with talent that elevates visual storytelling. What Sets Us Apart • Extensive National Talent Database: A rich, diverse pool of performers across all backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, and skill sets. • Expert Casting Team: Passionate professionals with a sharp eye for detail and storytelling, hand-selecting talent that naturally fits the narrative. • Seamless Workflow & Speed: Powered by Entertainment Partners’ Casting Portal (www.ep.com/castingportal/) and efficient internal systems, we deliver prompt, accurate, and streamlined casting support. • Authenticity & Excellence: Every individual we cast contributes to building a believable, immersive world for your audience. Our Work We provide background performers for: • Film • Television • Commercials • Streaming • Branded content • Specialty projects Whether your production calls for everyday crowd scenes or highly specific character types, our personalized approach ensures you get talent who blend seamlessly into your storyworld. Why Productions Trust Us Filmmakers, directors, and production companies nationwide choose 4 Star Casting for our reliability, professionalism, and commitment to quality. We understand the demands of production—tight timelines, evolving needs, and the importance of casting that simply works. Let’s Bring Your Vision to Life Every performer on set contributes to the magic of storytelling. At 4 Star Casting, we take that responsibility to heart. Partner with us to build a vibrant, authentic background ensemble that elevates your production from good to unforgettable. Contact us today to discuss your project and discover why leading storytellers nationwide trust 4 Star Casting to help bring their worlds to life.

Open Jobs:

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

CASTING CALL — CAR
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: The Bear
ROLES: 2008 Nissan Maxima (Black Leather Interior)

SHOOT DATES: February 16 through February 20
AVAILABILITY: Vehicle must be available for filming during scheduled shoot dates
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: $500 per filming day

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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:

2008 Nissan Maxima
• Exterior: Any clean, camera-ready condition
• Interior: Black leather interior required
• Must be able to provide clear photos of both exterior and interior

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.

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Job Title: Amazon’s ‘Barbershop’ Casting Call for Pedestrians, Clients

CASTING CALL — Barbershop, 2026
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: Amazon – Barbershop
ROLES: Pedestrians | Barbershop Clients
SHOOT DATES: Sunday, February 1, 2026
AVAILABILITY: 6:00 AM – 8:30 AM call time window
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: $132.80 for 8 hours + $35 if receiving a full haircut, $10 line cut

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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:

Pedestrians
• Gender: Male
• Ethnicity: Black
• Age Range: 21–75
• Must be comfortable appearing as background talent

Barbershop Clients
• Gender: Male
• Ethnicity: Black
• Age Range: 21–75
• Must be open to receiving a real haircut or line cut on camera

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

CASTING CALL — THE BEAR, SEASON 5
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: The Bear — Season 5
ROLES: Baby Bear
SHOOT DATES: February 14 through February 17
AVAILABILITY: Must be available for all listed work dates
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: $250 for 4 hours
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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:

BABY BEAR
• Age: 6 months to 12 months
• Gender: Female
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Infants may be individual babies or twins
• Must have a current work permit for each minor

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.

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