STARZ #TakeTheLead Writers’ Intensive

CASTING CALL — Deli Boys, Season 2 Promo
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: Deli Boys S2 Promo
ROLES: Stand-In
SHOOT DATES: Saturday, 12/13/25 (possible additional date Sunday, 12/14/25)
AVAILABILITY: Full day availability; call time TBD
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: $250/10
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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:

SAAGAR SHEIKH (“RAJ”) STAND-IN
• Gender: Matching the actor
• Height: 5’10” (must be within 1 inch)
• Skin Tone: Very close match to Saagar Sheikh
• Experience: Stand-in experience or strong understanding of stand-in work

ASIF ALI (“MIR DAR”) STAND-IN
• Gender: Matching the actor
• Height: 5’7″ (must be within 1 inch)
• Skin Tone: Very close match to Asif Ali
• Experience: Stand-in experience or strong understanding of stand-in work

POORNA JAGANNATHAN (“LUCKY”) STAND-IN
• Gender: Matching the actor
• Height: 5’6″ (must be within 1 inch)
• Skin Tone: Very close match to Poorna Jagannathan
• Experience: Stand-in experience or strong understanding of stand-in work

FRED ARMISEN (“MAX”) STAND-IN
• Gender: Matching the actor
• Height: 5’8″ (must be within 1 inch)
• Skin Tone: Very close match to Fred Armisen
• Experience: Stand-in experience or strong understanding of stand-in work

Stand-in experience required, if applicable.
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:warning: IMPORTANT NOTICE
This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.

CASTING CALL — Barbershop Series, 2025
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: Barbershop Series — Amazon
ROLES: Naimah-Jade Photo Double & Hair Stylist
SHOOT DATES: Wednesday, 12/10/25 and Thursday, 12/11/25 (possible additional prep on Tuesday, 12/09/25 for nail match)
AVAILABILITY: Full day availability; call time TBD; must also be available for potential nail appointment on 12/09
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: $220/8 + $75 special ability
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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:

NAIMAH-JADE PHOTO DOUBLE & HAIR STYLIST
• Gender: Female
• Ethnicity: AA/Black/Ethnically Ambiguous
• Age: 21–40
• Height: 5’7″
• Weight: 135 lbs
• Complexion: Light to Medium (caramel)
• Skills: Licensed professional hair stylist specializing in braids and loc maintenance
• Additional: Comfortable having nails matched to the actress; must match provided photo references

Stand-in experience required, if applicable.
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:warning: IMPORTANT NOTICE
This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.

CASTING CALL — Barbershop Series, 2025
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: Barbershop Series — Amazon
ROLES: Groomsman Photo Double
SHOOT DATES: Thursday, 12/11/25
AVAILABILITY: Full day availability; call time TBD
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: $220/8
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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:

GROOMSMAN PHOTO DOUBLE
• Gender: Male
• Ethnicity: African American/Black
• Age: 21–40
• Complexion: Medium
• Hair: Short
• Height: 5’7″
• Weight: 145 lbs
• Shirt: Small; dress shirt 14.5
• Pants: 29 x 30; 32 x 33
• Suit: 36R
• Shoe: 9

Stand-in experience required, if applicable.
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:warning: IMPORTANT NOTICE
This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.

CASTING CALL — Amazon’s Barbershop, Season 1
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: Amazon’s Barbershop — Season 1
ROLES: Barbershop Customer
SHOOT DATES: Next two weeks
AVAILABILITY: Various call times; must be able to work during the season
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: $132.80/8 + $35 full haircut bump (if your hair is cut), or $10 line haircut bump (if your hair is cut)
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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:

GENERAL BARBERSHOP CUSTOMERS
• Gender: Primarily Male (female customers may be sprinkled in)
• Age: 18–45
• Ethnicity: Black
• Additional: Must have an EP Casting profile to be considered

FERNAN
• Look: Latinx and African American men with fades and wig installs

KOFI
• Look: Gay men and straight men open to haircut designs

NAIMAH JADE
• Look: Talent with locs

ROBERT
• Look: Older men (old timers, 50+) and young men (old timers’ kids, 18–30)

STELLA
• Look: Studs and men with braids and short cuts

TRAV
• Look: Upscale men with clean cuts

Stand-in experience required, if applicable.

CASTING CALL — Amazon’s Barbershop, Season 1
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: Amazon’s Barbershop — Season 1
ROLES: Female Barbershop Customer
SHOOT DATES: Run of show (Season 1)
AVAILABILITY: Various call times; must be available to work multiple days during the season
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: $132.80/8 + $35 full haircut bump (if your hair is cut) or $10 line haircut bump (if your hair is cut)
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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:

FEMALE BARBERSHOP CUSTOMERS
• Gender: Female
• Age: 20–45
• Ethnicity: Black
• Hair: Short hair; must regularly go to barbershops (not stylists) for clipper cuts
• Additional: Must have an EP Casting profile to be considered

Stand-in experience required, if applicable.
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:warning: IMPORTANT NOTICE
This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.

CASTING CALL — Barbershop Series, 2025
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: Barbershop Series — Amazon
ROLES: Trav Photo Double | Magician (Coin Tricks)
SHOOT DATES: Wednesday, 12/17/25 and Thursday, 12/18/25
AVAILABILITY: Full day availability; call time TBD
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: $220/8 + $50 Magic Trick
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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:

TRAV PHOTO DOUBLE & MAGICIAN
• Gender: Male
• Ethnicity: African American/Black
• Age: 21–40
• Complexion: Medium
• Hair: Short
• Height: 5’8″
• Weight: 150 lbs
• T-Shirt: Medium
• Hoodie: Large
• Pants: 30 x 30
• Shoe: 11.5–12
• Special Skills: Magician who can perform the Retention Vanish and Coin Roll trick

Stand-in experience required, if applicable.
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:warning: IMPORTANT NOTICE
This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.

CASTING CALL — Barbershop Series, 2025–2026
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: Barbershop Series — Amazon
ROLES: Hustle Mike Photo Double
SHOOT DATES: Friday, 12/19/25 and Tuesday, 01/20/26
AVAILABILITY: Full day availability; call time TBD
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: $220/8
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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:

HUSTLE MIKE PHOTO DOUBLE
• Gender: Male
• Ethnicity: African American/Black
• Age: 40–55
• Height: 6’0″
• Weight: 190 lbs
• Complexion: Medium/Dark
• Hair: Bald
• Chest: 41.5″
• Dress Shirt: 18 x 34
• Pants: 35 x 39
• Shoe: 12

Stand-in experience required, if applicable.
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:warning: IMPORTANT NOTICE
This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.

CASTING CALL — Barbershop, 2025
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: Barbershop — Coffee Shop Scene
ROLES: Barista | Coffee Shop Patron
SHOOT DATES: Monday, 12/15/25
AVAILABILITY: Full day availability; tentative call time 7:00 AM
LOCATION: Chicago, IL (18th W Street & S Peoria Street)
RATE: $132.80/8 + $15 Barista Bump (if you have barista experience and are selected for the role)
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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:

GENERAL COFFEE SHOP GROUP
• Male/Female, Ages 18–50
• All ethnicities
• Mixed group atmosphere

ABBI’S BARISTA #2
• Gender: Male
• Age: 20s
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Additional: Handsome look

ABBI’S BARISTA #3
• Gender: Female
• Age: 20s
• Ethnicity: Latina

ABBI’S BARISTA/AUNT ESTHER
• Gender: Female
• Age: 60s
• Ethnicity: Nigerian

ABBI’S BARISTAS/COUSINS
• Gender: Male
• Age: 18 years
• Ethnicity: African

Stand-in experience required, if applicable.
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WARNING: IMPORTANT NOTICE
This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.

Female Models for Celebrity Beauty Campaign

Job Description
A celebrity beauty brand is seeking fresh, natural female talent for an inclusive beauty campaign in Los Angeles. This casting call is open to all ethnicities and body types, with a special focus on unique looks, skin texture, and real-life imperfections. If you’re 18 or older, not currently represented by an agency, and excited to work on a high-profile beauty shoot, this opportunity is for you.

Job Responsibilities

• Pose for close-up and beauty-focused photo and video content

• Showcase natural skin, features, and individual style on camera

• Take direction from the photographer, glam, and creative teams

• Arrive on time, camera-ready with clean, makeup-free skin (as requested)

• Collaborate professionally with other talent and crew during the shoot

Requirements

• Female talent, 18+

• Must be based in Los Angeles and available on December 16 and 17

• Not currently represented by a modeling or talent agency

• No facial hair (clean, smooth facial appearance required)

• Open to all ethnicities, body types, and skin tones

• Comfortable highlighting natural features, uniqueness, and imperfections

• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow on-set direction

Compensation

• Paid beauty campaign (rate and usage details provided to selected talent)

• Professional-quality images and video from a celebrity beauty project

• Potential for ongoing work with beauty and lifestyle campaigns

Tennis Players and Gymnast for Sports Social Media Campaign

Job Description
A sports-focused social media app is casting athletic talent for a dynamic campaign photoshoot in Los Angeles. Production is looking for experienced tennis players and a skilled gymnast who can bring real sports ability, confidence, and energy to camera. This is a great opportunity for young athletes who want paid on-camera experience and high-quality visuals for their portfolio.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform real tennis or gymnastics skills on camera for photo and video content

• Take direction from the photographer and creative team during the shoot

• Bring high energy, authenticity, and personality to each setup

• Maintain a professional attitude and arrive ready to work for a full shoot day

• Collaborate with other performers and crew to achieve the campaign’s creative vision

Requirements

• Age range: 18–23 years

• Experienced tennis players (male) and experienced gymnasts (female)

• Strong, athletic build and comfortable performing sports actions repeatedly

• Able to work as a local hire in Los Angeles

• Available for one shoot day on either 12/16/25 or 12/17/25

• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow on-set direction

Compensation

• Rate: $400 for up to 10 hours

Female Models for Celebrity Beauty Campaign

Job Description
A celebrity beauty brand is seeking fresh, natural female talent for an inclusive beauty campaign in Los Angeles. This casting call is open to all ethnicities and body types, with a special focus on unique looks, skin texture, and real-life imperfections. If you’re 18 or older, not currently represented by an agency, and excited to work on a high-profile beauty shoot, this opportunity is for you.

Job Responsibilities

• Pose for close-up and beauty-focused photo and video content

• Showcase natural skin, features, and individual style on camera

• Take direction from the photographer, glam, and creative teams

• Arrive on time, camera-ready with clean, makeup-free skin (as requested)

• Collaborate professionally with other talent and crew during the shoot

Requirements

• Female talent, 18+

• Must be based in Los Angeles and available on December 16 and 17

• Not currently represented by a modeling or talent agency

• No facial hair (clean, smooth facial appearance required)

• Open to all ethnicities, body types, and skin tones

• Comfortable highlighting natural features, uniqueness, and imperfections

• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow on-set direction

Compensation

• Paid beauty campaign (rate and usage details provided to selected talent)

Background Actors for Church Fellowship Film Scene

Job Description
An independent film is casting paid background actors to portray a lively congregation in a powerful church fellowship scene. The production is looking for Latino and Hispanic adults who can bring joyful energy, authentic worship vibes, and real community atmosphere to a mid-week praise service. This is a great chance for Atlanta-based talent, families, and friend groups to work together on a heartfelt, character-driven project.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray churchgoers in a mid-week Baptist fellowship scene

• Sing, clap, sway, and lightly dance to create an energetic praise environment

• Follow direction from the AD and background team to maintain continuity

• Stay engaged and in character throughout long takes

• Arrive camera-ready in appropriate wardrobe that fits the requested style

Requirements

• Adults ages 18+

• Latino and Hispanic talent strongly encouraged to submit

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

• Available for two potential shoot dates (final date will be confirmed by production)

• Comfortable participating in faith-based praise and worship scenes

• Able to follow on-set direction and work well in a small group of 15–25 background actors

• Families and friend groups welcome, as long as all meet the age requirement

Wardrobe Guidelines

• Men: button-down shirts and slacks

• Women: casual dresses, blouses, and skirts

• Outfits should feel natural, modest, and appropriate for a weekday prayer service

• Color palette: deep, rich tones such as dark reds, blues, and greens

• Talent who already own these looks and can arrive camera-ready are prioritized

Compensation

• Rate: $100 for up to 8 hours