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$2,500 KFC Christmas Commercial Casting Call for Grandmother

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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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