Casting Call: Younger Brother Role for KFC Commercial
Job Description:
Miami Talent Casting is seeking an African-American male (18-28) to portray the Younger Brother in a high-energy KFC commercial shooting in Bogotá, Colombia. This role involves capturing genuine, heartfelt interactions while enjoying KFC products on screen.
Job Responsibilities:
- Portray the “Younger Brother” character, delivering natural and engaging performances.
- Collaborate with the production team to bring authenticity to the scene.
- Participate in a fitting upon arrival in Colombia.
- Be comfortable eating chicken on camera as part of the commercial.
Requirements:
- Gender: Male
- Age Range: 18-28
- Ethnicity: African-American
- Must hold a valid passport for international travel.
- Comfortable with on-camera eating; no allergies or restrictions related to chicken.
- Open to talent residing in either the USA or Colombia.
Compensation:
- Flat Rate: $2,000 (breakdown below)
- Travel & Fitting Days (2): $250/day
- Shoot Day: $500
- Usage Fee: $1,000
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CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
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