The popular NBC “Chicago” series’ are teaming up for one giant episode and you have the chance to be a part of the fun! “Chicago PD”, “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago Justice” are crossing over into an episode and there is a new background extra casting call. Filming will be in Chicago on February 6th and February 8th. Male and female models and actors who are between the ages of 18 and 60 are needed for several roles. The paid acting job is looking for men and women to portray restaurant patrons, waitstaff, bartenders, CPD and OFI officers, partiers, musicians, band members, rave party types and more.
About the Shows
“Chicago P.D.” is a riveting police drama about the men and women of the Chicago Police Department’s elite Intelligence Unit, combatting the city’s most heinous offenses – organized crime, drug trafficking, high-profile murders and beyond. Handpicked as the head of the unit is Voight, who has assembled a team of diverse detectives who share his passion and commitment to keeping the city safe. [NBC]
“Chicago Fire” – an edge-of-your-seat view into the lives of everyday heroes committed to one of America’s noblest professions. For the firefighters, Rescue Squad and paramedics of Chicago Firehouse 51, no occupation is more stressful or dangerous, yet so rewarding and exhilarating. These courageous men and women are among the elite who forge headfirst into danger when everyone else is running the other way and whose actions make the difference between life and death. [NBC]
“Chicago Justice” the State’s Attorney’s dedicated team of prosecutors and investigators navigate heated city politics and controversy head-on, while fearlessly pursuing justice. As they take on the city’s high-stakes and often media-frenzied cases, they must balance public opinion, power struggles within the system and their unwavering passion for the law. [NBC]
Key Details
Shoot Location: Chicago, IL
Shoot Dates: 2/6 & 2/8
Pay Rate: $84/8
Roles & Requirements
This is THE BIG CROSSOVER YA’LL! Check out the breakdown of our background needs for this GIANT episode! **If submitting for multiple roles, please only submit 1 email, with each role you are submitting for in the subject line!!
“TAPAS & WINE” — Seeking Men & Women Ages 20s-50s ALL ETHNICITIES to play restaurant patrons, waitstaff, and bartenders at a trendy restaurant during a dramatic arrest scene!
Film Date: MON 2/6
Pay Rate: $84/8hrs
“THE BRASS” — Seeking Men 40s-60s ALL ETHNICITIES to play White Shirt CFD, CPD, and OFI Officers. Should be clean cut and professional looking. Must be able to attend a MANDATORY wardrobe fitting prior to film date. Fitting date is still TBD, so please list any absolute conflicts between 2/3 and 2/7.
Film Date: WED 2/8
Wardrobe Fitting: TBD
Pay Rate: $84/8hrs + $25 Wardrobe Bump
“KURT COBAIN” — Seeking MEN & WOMEN; Early to Late 20’s with an Indie/rock/grunge type of look to play partiers/musicians/band members for a jam session photo shoot.Looking to book some people WITH THEIR OWN INSTRUMENTS (although you will NOT be required to play them). Looking for folks with electric and/or acoustic guitars, electric bass, drumsticks or SMALL drum kit, tambourine. This is a PHOTO SHOOT ONLY. These photos will be candid photos used for a victimboard/candlelight vigil/memoriam site.
Shoot Date: MON 2/6
Pay Rate: $84/8hrs (+$25 Gear Bump if booked with an instrument)
“GHOST SHIP” — Seeking Men & Women 20s-30s to play rave party goers. Types can range from edgy/artsy to bohemian *DISCLAIMER* This is A VERY ACTIVE SCENE that entails running and screaming as party goers try to escape a warehouse fire. THIS WILL BE USED AS SURVEILLANCE VIDEO FOOTAGE in the episode. Please do not submit if you are not comfortable with the level of physicality or any other aspect of the scenario. This is a double duty shoot, where you will work in the memoriam scene first and then move on the the party/fire scene.There MAY be use of a light smoke/fog effect in the fire scene, so let us know if you are not comfortable with that.
Film Date: WED. 2/8
“MEMORIAM” — Seeking MEN & WOMEN ages 18-60’s to play friends and family of the deceased warehouse fire victims at a candlelight vigil.
Film Date: WED. 2/8
Pay Rate: $84/8hrs
“FOILS” — Seeking Caucasian MEN; Early to Late 20’s between 5’8 and 5’10; 150-170lbs to play suspects for a mugshot/lineup photo shoot. THIS IS A PHOTO SHOOT ONLY.
Shoot Date: MON 2/6
Pay Rate: $84/8hrs
“PRUDENCE” — Seeking attractive WOMAN Early to Late 20’s ANY ETHNICITY to play one of the featured warehouse fire victims. THIS IS A PHOTO SHOOT ONLY. Photos will be used throughout the episode for a victim board.
Shoot Date: MON 2/6
Pay Rate: $84/8hrs
Instructions for Submission
If you live in/around the Chicago, IL area, please submit an email with the following information to TAILSTICKSCASTING@GMAIL.COM with the corresponding Role(s) in the subject line:
**Attach Multiple Recent Photos Of Yourself In Appropriate Attire For The Role You Are Submitting For (No Distractions: No Hats/Sunglasses, Etc.)
Legal Name:
Email:
Phone:
Zip:
Age:
Height:
Weight:
Females: Dress/T-Shirt/Bust/Waist/Hip/Shoe:
Males: Jacket/T-Shirt/Neck/Sleeve/Waist/Inseam/Shoe:
Tattoos: *Please Attach A Photo Of All Tattoo(S) *& Describe Placement
Car?: Color/Year/Make/Model *Please Describe/Attach A Photo
Ok With Light Smoke Effect?:
Anything Else We Should Know?:
Availability?: *Please List Any Absolute Conflicts Between 2/3 – 2/17