Casting Alert! Local to Chicago and the Surrounding Areas ONLY!
- Casting Alert: Searching for a CAUCASIAN BOY WITH BROWN HAIR, 4’7″ to 4’9″ to work as a photo double (same height and coloring of actor to use in place of actor for insert shots and long shots.) Covid test will be Labor Day, 9.6, fitting on 9.7, film shoot on 9.8. This shoot is for Chicago Med.
- All children need a Joan Philo work permit to work on Chicago Med. We can tell you how to obtain one.
- Child photo double rate is $155/6. The child could be needed for an 8 hour day. A lunch is provided.
Important Note for GUARDIAN WORKING WITH CHILD: For the health and safety of all individuals on “Chicago MED,” all “Zone A” cast and crew must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning work.
We will consider reasonable accommodations as required by law for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a disability or a sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance.
The guardian will need to be vaccinated with 2 shots, two weeks before the Covid test. The child doesn’t need to be vaccinated.
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