Do you want to appear on a new TV show? Showtime is filming the first season of their new series “The Chi” and there is a casting call for extras. Casting directors are searching for African American men and women ages 18 and older to portray pedestrians with cars and courtyard tenants. These roles film on Wednesday, August 2nd. For Thursday, August 3rd, they are seeking African American men and women ages 18 and older, African American males ages 18-25 and African American men ages 35 to 45.
On Friday, August 4th the producers are seeking African American talent ages 18 and older and African American, Middle Eastern and ethnically ambiguous guys to portray praying Muslims. Pay for these roles are $88.00 for 8 hours. The series films in Chicago so you must be local to the are to be considered. If you are interested in working the show, sign up for the television extras casting call!
About the Show
The Chi is a relevant, timely and distinctive coming-of-age story and follows a half dozen interrelated characters in the South Side of Chicago. Mitchell will play Brandon, an ambitious and confident young man who dreams about opening a restaurant of his own someday, but is conflicted between the promise of a new life and his responsibility to his mother and teenage brother back in the South Side. [Deadline]
Key Details
Shoot Location: Chicago, IL
Shoot Dates: See Roles
Pay Rate: $88/8
Roles & Requirements
Seeking people who can play the following roles:
WEDNESDAY, 8/2
PEDESTRIANS W/CARS – RATE: $88/8 + $35 CAR
Male or Female, African American, Age range 18+ Any car color except red and white, Neighborhood folks on an average day. Please provide photo of vehicle as well as YEAR COLOR MAKE MODEL
COURTYARD TENANTS – RATE: $88/8
Male or Female, African American, Age range 18+
THURSDAY, 8/3
PEDESTRIANS AND PEDESTRIANS W/CARS – RATE: $88/8 + $35 CAR (IF BOOKED W/CAR)
Male or Female, African American, Age range 18+ Any car color except red and white, Neighborhood folks on an average day. Please provide photo of vehicle as well as YEAR COLOR MAKE MODEL
CORNER BOYS – RATE: $88/8
Male, African American, Age range 18 – 25. Young dudes who help the drug dealers sell on the corner.
QUENTIN’S MEN – RATE: $88/8
Male, African American, Age range 35 – 45. Old school gangster types, these men used to run the streets, and are now back in town.
FRIDAY, 8/4
PEDESTRIANS AND PEDESTRIANS W/CARS – RATE: $88/8 + $35 CAR (IF BOOKED W/CAR)
Male or Female, African American, Age range 18+ Any car color except red and white, Neighborhood folks on an average day. Please provide photo of vehicle as well as YEAR COLOR MAKE MODEL
PRAYING MUSLIMS – RATE: $88/8
Male, African American, Middle Eastern, Ethnically Ambiguous, Age range 18+
Instructions for Submission
If you are interested and have open availability during these dates, send an email with the following to extras4thechi@gmail.com
1) In the subject line put the role(s) you are submitting for ie: PEDESTRIANS, PEDESTRIANS W/CAR (ONLY submit for this role if you have vehicle), BASKETBALL PLAYERS, WHITE BOYS, COURTYARD TENANTS, CORNER BOYS. You may submit for multiple roles in a single email. For Pedestrians and Pedestrians w/Car, please make sure to include the date in subject line, i.e., Pedestrian w/Car 8/1
2) In the body of the email include your: name, age, height, weight, phone number, email, and zip code on your Driver’s License or State ID.
3) Confirm that you have filled out the current Master Survey – https://goo.gl/forms/TOCc0HIqF7keVLLv1
4) Attach one current full body photo and one headshot. Dress for the role you want! Give us something new and fun for the files instead of the same old pics. No, seriously.