Casting Call: KFC “Christmas” Commercial (Non-Union)
Role:
Grandmother (African-American)
Job Description:
We are seeking an African-American actress, aged 60-80, to play the role of a grandmother in a comedic KFC Christmas commercial. The scene revolves around a family Christmas dinner where tensions rise and the characters lose their composure in a humorous way. The shoot will take place in Bogota, Colombia, and requires the talent to travel for a fitting and the shoot. Most roles will involve eating chicken on camera, so applicants must be comfortable with this and have no poultry allergies.
Job Responsibilities:
- Portray a humorous, exasperated grandmother character in a Christmas dinner setting.
- Participate in a virtual callback via Zoom (if selected).
- Travel to Bogota, Colombia (with travel, accommodation, and meals covered).
- Attend a wardrobe fitting upon arrival in Colombia.
- Perform on set for a maximum of 12 hours on the shoot day.
Character Description:
- Grandmother:
- Age: 60-80 years old
- Ethnicity: African-American
- Character: Traditional grandmother, lovable but frustrated by the escalating chaos of the family dinner.
Requirements:
- Valid passport (required for travel to Colombia).
- Comfortable eating chicken on camera.
- No food allergies to poultry.
- Must be African-American.
- Ability to deliver comedic timing and express frustration in a light-hearted, relatable manner.
- Available for a virtual callback (TBD this week via Zoom).
- Willing to travel one day before the shoot and return the day after.
Compensation:
- Total Rate: $2,500
- Travel (2 days): $250 per day
- Fitting: $250
- Shoot day: $500
- Usage: $1,500
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