NOW CASTING: Design Duos for a new competition series!

CASTING CALL — THE CHI, Season 7
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: The Chi — Television Series
ROLES: 13–14 Year Old Boys
SHOOT DATES: Monday 2/9 through Tuesday 2/10 (with possible additional dates)
AVAILABILITY: Must be available for daytime shoots and flexible for potential additional dates
LOCATION: Chicago, IL and surrounding suburbs
RATE: $175 for up to 9 hours
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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:

13–14 Year Old Boys
• Gender: Boys
• Age Range: 13–14
• Ethnicity: African American and Latin American
• Must have a valid and current work permit
• Must be able to work as a local hire

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

First Class Lounge Patrons – Background Actors

Job Description
A scripted television series is casting background actors to portray first class lounge patrons in elegant airport lounge scenes. These roles help establish a luxury travel environment and require polished, upscale appearances.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a first class lounge guest or traveler

• Sit, relax, and interact naturally in lounge settings

• Follow direction and maintain continuity

• Support upscale atmosphere with subtle, realistic behavior

Requirements

• Male and female performers

• Ages 25–70

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Conservative, upscale, professional appearance

• Business travelers and refined character looks preferred

• No visible tattoos unless fully covered or released

• Must be able to work as a local hire

Compensation

• Fitting: $42 for up to 2 hours

• Filming: $168 for up to 12 hours (guaranteed), overtime after

First Class Lounge Wait Staff – Background Actors

Job Description
A television series is seeking background actors to portray first class lounge wait staff in refined, upscale airport lounge scenes. This role suits performers with hospitality experience and a polished on-camera presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray professional lounge servers on camera

• Perform natural service actions such as carrying trays and assisting guests

• Follow blocking and direction from the production team

• Maintain an elegant, composed demeanor

Requirements

• Male and female performers

• Ages 21–50

• White or able to portray Native American

• Conservative, clean-cut, professional appearance

• Previous server or wait staff experience required

• No visible tattoos unless fully covered or released

• Must be a local hire

Compensation

• Fitting: $42 for up to 2 hours

• Filming: $168 for up to 12 hours (guaranteed), overtime after

First Class Lounge Cooks – Background Actors

Job Description
A scripted television series is casting background actors to portray first class lounge cooks in upscale airport lounge scenes. These roles are ideal for performers who can bring realism and professionalism to high-end kitchen environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a first class lounge cook or kitchen staff member

• Perform natural cooking and food prep actions on camera

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity

• Maintain a polished, professional kitchen presence

Requirements

• Male performers

• Ages 25–65

• White or able to portray Native American

• Conservative, clean-cut, professional appearance

• Some cooking, chef, or kitchen experience preferred

• No visible tattoos unless fully covered or released

• Must be able to work as a local hire

Compensation

• Fitting: $42 for up to 2 hours

• Filming: $168 for up to 12 hours (guaranteed), overtime after

Visiting Team – Background Actors

Job Description
A scripted television series is casting background actors to portray members of a visiting college football team, including fans, coaches, and trainers. This role is ideal for performers who can naturally represent the energy and atmosphere surrounding a competitive college football game. Filming will take place in the Atlanta area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray visiting team fans, coaches, or trainers in football-related scenes

• React naturally during game-day and sideline moments

• Follow blocking, direction, and continuity on set

• Maintain an engaged and realistic presence throughout filming

Requirements

• Ages 18–65

• All genders and ethnicities welcome

• Comfortable appearing in crowd, sideline, or support-team scenes

• Must NOT have previously portrayed a role for the show’s hero team

• Able to work as a local hire in the Atlanta area

Compensation

• Non-union background role

• $121 for up to 10 hours

Visiting Football Players – Background Actors

Job Description
A scripted television series is casting background actors to portray visiting football players for a college football team. This role is ideal for athletic performers who can convincingly represent competitive players in game-day and team scenes. Filming will take place in the Atlanta area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a college football player for the visiting team

• Participate in football-related scenes with realistic movement and reactions

• Follow blocking, direction, and continuity on set

• Maintain an athletic, team-ready presence throughout filming

Requirements

• Ages 18–28

• All genders and ethnicities welcome

• Athletic build or football-ready appearance preferred

• Must NOT have previously portrayed a football player for the show’s hero team

• Comfortable working in group sports scenes

• Must be able to work as a local hire

Compensation

• Non-union background role

• $121 for up to 10 hours

Tennessee Deputies – Featured Background Actors

Job Description
A scripted television series is casting men and women to portray Tennessee deputies in director-selected featured background roles. This opportunity is ideal for performers who can bring a clean-cut, authoritative presence to law enforcement scenes. Prior experience in similar roles is welcomed but not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a Tennessee deputy in scripted scenes

• Follow on-set direction and blocking from the production team

• Maintain a professional, disciplined, and camera-ready presence

• Participate in wardrobe fitting and filming as scheduled

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 25–60

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Clean-cut appearance required

• Experience portraying law enforcement or similar roles encouraged

• Must be flexible with availability across multiple filming days

• Must be able to work as a local hire

Compensation

• $182 for up to 12 hours of filming

• $50 fitting fee

• Paid featured background role

Executive Chef & Line Cooks for Network Cooking Competition Series

Job Description
A major television network is casting high-level culinary professionals for a new cooking competition series that showcases the intensity, teamwork, and pressure of working on the line. This series follows real restaurant teams as they go head-to-head against top celebrity chefs in a real-service environment—no studio cooking, no shortcuts.

Job Responsibilities

• Executive Chef will lead and represent their restaurant on camera

• Line cooks will work as a brigade, executing real service under competition conditions

• Prepare and serve dishes to real diners during live restaurant service

• Collaborate as a team under time pressure while following production direction

• Maintain professionalism, focus, and culinary excellence throughout filming

Requirements

• One Executive Chef and three Line Cooks per team

• All chefs must currently work together at the same restaurant

• Proven high-level restaurant experience required

• Comfortable working in a high-pressure, on-camera competition setting

• Restaurants must be located within the tri-state area

• Must be available for a full-day filming commitment

Compensation

• Winning team receives $25,000

• National television exposure

• Opportunity to showcase your restaurant and culinary skills on a major network

Grocery Store Patrons – Commercial Background Actors

Job Description
A grocery store commercial is casting background actors to portray everyday shoppers in natural, lifestyle-driven scenes. This role is perfect for performers who can bring authenticity and relatability to a commercial setting. Filming takes place locally, and talent must be fully available with no time restrictions.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a grocery store customer in commercial scenes

• Shop, browse, and interact naturally on camera

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Maintain a realistic, everyday presence throughout filming

Requirements

• All genders and ethnicities

• Ages 18–70 (approximate)

• Must be able to self-report to the San Gabriel, CA area

• Full availability on the shoot day with no time restrictions

• Comfortable appearing in a commercial environment

Compensation

• $350 for up to 13 hours

• $25 wardrobe fee

• Paid commercial background role

Female Doctors & Doctors’ Wives for Television Series

Job Description
A high-end cable television network is casting female doctors and the wives or fiancées of doctors for an upcoming reality-style series. This project explores the professional and personal lives of women connected to private medical practices and offers a unique opportunity to share real-life stories on television.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as yourself in a reality-based television series

• Share personal and professional experiences in interviews and filmed scenes

• Participate in filming that highlights lifestyle, relationships, and career dynamics

• Work collaboratively with the production team throughout the process

Requirements

• Female doctors or wives/fiancées of doctors

• Must be based in or able to work locally in Atlanta, GA

• Doctors or spouses whose household owns or operates a private medical practice

• Comfortable appearing on camera and sharing real-life experiences

• Confident, engaging, and authentic personality

Compensation

• Paid television opportunity

• Compensation details provided upon selection

Hispanic/Latino Talent (Ages 55–70) for Upcoming Project

Job Description
An upcoming production is casting Hispanic and Latino talent for a paid on-camera project filming in the Atlanta area. This opportunity is ideal for mature performers who bring authenticity, warmth, and real-life presence to screen. The project requires local talent who can participate in a fitting and multiple shoot days.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a scripted or lifestyle-based production

• Follow direction from the production team during fittings and filming

• Bring natural, relatable presence to scenes

• Work professionally on set across scheduled shoot days

Requirements

• Hispanic/Latino men and women

• Ages 55–70

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Atlanta, GA

• Comfortable appearing on camera

• Available for fitting and filming as scheduled

Compensation

• $1,550 project rate (minus 20% agency commission)

• $150 fitting fee

• Paid on-camera role

Uniformed Firefighters, Police Officers, FBI Agents, and Officials – Background Actors

Job Description
A scripted television series is casting background actors to portray uniformed firefighters, police officers, FBI agents, and other uniformed officials for a large-scale gathering scene. These roles are essential in creating realistic emergency and law-enforcement visuals and require a clean, professional, regulation-ready appearance. This opportunity is open to Chicago-area locals who can commit to both wardrobe fitting and filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a uniformed firefighter, police officer, FBI agent, or official in a crowd scene

• Follow on-set direction, blocking, and continuity requirements

• Maintain a professional, authoritative, and camera-ready presence

• Participate in wardrobe fitting prior to filming

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 18 and up

• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or bordering states to Illinois

• Men must be clean-shaven with short hair

• Women must have natural nails and no false eyelashes

• Must be available for both wardrobe fitting and filming

• Comfortable wearing uniforms and following standard appearance regulations

Compensation

• Paid background acting role

• Rate provided upon selection