Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

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.

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

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

Lioness Paid Extras for Dance Club Scene (TV Show)

Job Description
A TV production is hiring paid extras to appear in a high-energy dance club scene for Lioness. Casting is seeking background actors who can bring fun, authentic nightclub vibes on camera. This is a great fit for talent looking for paid background work, non-speaking roles, and on-set experience in a professional production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a club-goer in a lively dance club background scene

• Follow direction from the on-set team to help maintain continuity and energy

• Commit to a full day on set as needed for filming

• Work professionally with wardrobe and production during the day

Requirements

• Ages 21–39

• Comfortable dancing and moving naturally in a nightclub environment

• Available for a costume fitting if requested prior to filming

• Reliable, punctual, and able to take direction quickly on set

Compensation

• Paid non-speaking background role

• Payment details provided upon booking

Newborn Baby for Low-Budget Horror Film

Job Description
A low-budget horror film is seeking a newborn baby for a short on-camera role. Production is looking for an infant who can work with a parent/guardian present on set. This opportunity is ideal for families interested in newborn baby casting, infant actor roles, and paid film work for babies.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera for a brief newborn scene under close supervision

• Remain calm and comfortable during a controlled, baby-safe set environment

• Work alongside a parent/guardian and follow production guidance for the scene

• Participate in simple, non-speaking filming moments as directed

Requirements

• Newborn baby (ideally 1–4 weeks old)

• Parent/guardian must be available to accompany the baby on set and communicate with production

• Baby must be able to work a short shoot window as scheduled by production

• Comfort with a small amount of petroleum jelly applied to the baby’s skin if requested for the scene (to mimic birth)

• Provide baby’s photo (if available), baby’s name, basic stats, age, and parent/guardian contact information during submission

Compensation

• $80 per day

Real Family Needed for Paid Drama Scene

Job Description
A paid casting call is seeking a real family to appear together in a scripted drama production. Filming will take place in Glasgow, and the scene will be shot on one filming day (exact day to be confirmed). Families of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply for this paid family acting opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on set as a real family in a non-speaking or lightly directed drama scene

• Follow production direction and maintain continuity throughout the shoot day

• Be camera-ready and available for the full day once scheduled

• Provide requested details and a recent family photo during the application process

Requirements

• Real family: 2 parents + 2 children (ages 6–12)

• Available during the full filming window (dates confirmed closer to shoot)

• Comfortable working as on-camera talent in a professional TV/film environment

• Able to share names, ages, contact information, and a recent family photo

Compensation

• Paid opportunity

Paid Firefighter Extra (Non-Speaking Role)

Job Description
A production is seeking a paid background actor to portray an ND firefighter in a non-speaking extra role. This opportunity is ideal for talent looking for paid extras work, background acting, and on-camera fire department roles in a professional set environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter in a non-speaking background scene

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity throughout filming

• Arrive on time, ready to work, and remain available for the full shoot

• Provide accurate wardrobe sizes and work details when requested

Requirements

• Male, Caucasian, clean-shaven

• Ages 30s–40s

• Dark short hair (some gray is okay)

• Height: 5’11” to 6’2”

• Weight: 175–200 lbs

• Must be local to Chicago, nearby suburbs, or surrounding border states (Illinois only)

• Able to provide a recent color photo plus height, weight, age, phone number, city/state, and clothing sizes

• Clothing sizes needed: jacket, T-shirt, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, shoe

• If applicable, share when you last worked on Chicago Fire

Compensation

• Paid background role (details provided upon booking)

Tequila Commercial Background Performers (Hispanic Heritage)

Job Description
A tequila commercial is seeking Hispanic background performers for a paid shoot in Atlanta, GA. Casting is looking for authentic, everyday types to bring natural energy to a commercial set. There may also be 1–2 speaking roles available for older men (approximately in their 70s), which may require a short, improvisational self-tape.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a background performer in a tequila commercial scene

• Take direction from the on-set team and maintain continuity throughout filming

• Bring authentic, natural reactions that match the scene’s vibe

• For select talent, submit a short improvisational self-tape if requested

Requirements

• Hispanic heritage

• Ages 25–100 (all genders)

• Must be local to or able to work in Atlanta, GA

• For potential speaking roles: older males, approximately 70s

• Comfortable on a commercial set with a tequila-themed concept (no alcohol consumption required)

Compensation

• $150 / 12 hours

Fort Lauderdale Police Station Scene Extras With Cars

Job Description
A production filming police station scenes is seeking background actors with vehicles for a paid extra role. Talent will appear as everyday people arriving and parked outside a police station setting. This is a great fit for performers looking for paid background work, extras casting with cars, and non-speaking on-camera roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in exterior police station scenes with your vehicle

• Follow direction from the background team and stay consistent for continuity

• Arrive on time and remain available for the full shoot window

• Provide your own wardrobe following production guidelines if booked

Requirements

• Ages 18+

• Any gender, any ethnicity

• Must have your own car to be considered

• Vehicles cannot be red, white, or flashy colors

• Able to complete the required application form and provide requested details

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• Time-and-a-half for each hour beyond 8 hours

• Additional $20 vehicle bump added to your pay