Casting Call for Teens 13-17 for TV Show in Chicago
The Amazon series “Patriot” is now filming and casting directors need teens to appear in the show. The series is now looking for teens ages 13 to 17 to play skinheads. These are ongoing roles that will from between June 28th and July 7th (no filming will take place on the 4th of July).
About the Show
Intelligence officer John Tavner’s latest assignment, to prevent Iran from going nuclear, requires him to forgo all safety nets and assume a “non-official cover” as a mid-level employee at a Midwestern industrial piping firm. A bout with PTSD, the government’s incompetence, and the intricacies of keeping his day job cause a barrage of ever-escalating fiascos that jeopardize the mission. [Amazon]
Key Details
Shoot Location: Chicagoland area
Shoot Date(s) 6/28 – 7/7
Pay Rate: Higher Rate TBD
Roles & Requirements
The show will be filming in the Chicagoland Area (must have own transportation)
ROLE: Male, teenage skinheads, 13 to 17 yoa (see photo reference)
RATE: Higher rate TBD
Instructions for Submission
The casting team is asking for a lot of info, so be sure to double check your submission before sending.
NOTES:
1) You MUST be comfortable with shaving your head.
2) If you submit for this role, you should be comfortable with portraying a bully and possibly (lightly) shoving the actor.
3) For minors 15 and under, you must have a work permit with either 4 Star Casting or a talent agency and be able to provide the name of the employer on the work permit in your submission. If you cannot provide this to us, we will assume that you are ineligible to work.
If you’re interested and available, send an email with the following to extras4patriot@gmail.com:
1) Put “TEENAGE SKINHEAD” in the subject line of your email
2) Include your name, age, height, weight, phone number, current zip code and email address. We also need your sizes:
Shirt Neck/Sleeve:
Pants Waist/Length:
Suit:
Shoe:
3) Note your availability in the body of your email (days you cannot work, if you’re flexible, etc.)
4) Send 2 RECENT candid photos in jpeg format (both close up and full length). Make sure the photo is taken in decent lighting (no selfies), no sunglasses, no hats! Show us your style but make sure we can see your face! The better the photo, the better your chance of being submitted. Most importantly… NAME YOUR JPEG WITH YOUR FULL NAME.
5) Confirm your mode of transportation to set.
6) If 15 or younger, confirm the name of the employer listed on your work permit.
7) Confirm that you are willing to shave your hair for the scene.
8) Confirm that you are comfortable with the subject matter, and portraying the role.