The iconic movie “The Exorcist” has been turned into a television series. The new Fox TV show is now filming in Chicago and a new casting call has been released. Teen actors are now being hired to work on the series. Casting directors are seeking non-union African American teen boys who are ages 16 to 19 years old. Filming is for the fourth episode of the first season. Because the movie is shooting in Chicago, they are seeking local teens.
About the Show
Widely regarded as the greatest horror movie ever made, “The Exorcist” broke box office records and terrified audiences around the world. Now, more than four decades after the Academy Award-nominated film, The Exorcist returns as a TV series. Directed by Rupert Wyatt, The Exorcist is a propulsive psychological thriller following two very different priests tackling one family’s case of horrifying demonic possession. [Fox]
Key Details
Shoot Location: Chicago, IL
Date: 8/25- 9/5 (one day)
Pay Rate: $84/8
Roles & Requirements
Casting directors are seeking Chicago local teens to be on Fox’s “The Exorcist”. The roles will film for one day between August 25th and September 5th.
TEEN BOYS
Male, African American, Age Range: 16-19. We are looking for teen boys to be a part of a bus scene that will take place in our next episode. You MUST be at least 16 years old.
NOTE: Please DO NOT submit if you are part of our core groups on The Exorcist i.e. Papal Emissaries, Emissary Assistants, Nuns, Priests, Security Guards, Etc.
Instructions for Submission
If interested and available, send an email with the following to extras4theexorcist@gmail.com:
1) Put the role you are submitting for in the subject line i.e. TEEN BOYS
2) Include name, age, height, weight, phone number, current zip code and email address AND clothing measurements. Men should include the following: Suit Jacket, Pants Waist/Inseam, Neck/Sleeve, Shoe Size and Women should include the following: Dress Size, Pants Size, Bust/Waist/Hips, and Shoe Size.
3) Send 2 RECENT, candid photos of yourself (one full length and one from the shoulders up so we can clearly see your face).The better the photo quality, the better your chance of being chosen.
4) NAME YOUR JPEG WITH YOUR FULL NAME!
5) Confirm your schedule is flexible during the following time frame: Thurs., 8/25 – Mon., 9/5.
6) If you have already worked on The Exorcist, please list the scene and role you worked as and if you think you were seen on camera.