You can apply for a role on the Fox TV show “Empire”. A new audition notice has been released with a bunch of new roles. Men, women and kids are now being cast for several background roles. Because the show films in the Windy City, the team is now casting Chicago locals to be in this dramatic series. If you love the show or are just looking for a paid acting job, check out the casting call and apply for your opportunity to work on the set of this awesome show.

About the Show

Lucious Lyon, played by Terrence Howard, is the king of hip-hop. An immensely talented artist, the CEO of Empire Entertainment and a former street thug, his reign has been unchallenged for years. But, after battling what he believed to be a terminal disease, Lucious challenged his sons to compete for his throne, a task made all the more complicated by the return of their mother and Lucious’ ex-wife, Cookie, played by Taraji P. Henson, who was released from prison.

Key Details

Dates: See Below

Location: Chicago

Paid: Yes

Roles & Requirements

NON UNION EXTRA ROLES: (UPDATED WED., 11/9)

BIKE MESSENGERS WITH A BIKE
DATE: Monday, November 14th
Male/Female, Any Ethnicity, Ages 18+
Experienced cyclists wanted.

TOURIST FAMILY
DATE: Monday, November 14th
Male/Female, All Ages
We’re looking for people who can play an ASIAN family.

NY STUDENTS
DATE: Monday, November 14th
Male/Female, Any Ethnicity, Ages 18+
Rate: $84/8
These are people who look like college kids in NY.

JOGGERS
DATE: Monday, November 14th
Male/Female, Any Ethnicity, Ages 18+
Rate: $84/8

You should be comfortable jogging on set for periods of time throughout filming.
Please note: If you state that you are available on a specific date, please make sure that you are completely available on that day. This means that you are not on hold with another show and do not have any other prior commitments.

Instructions for Application

If you’re interested and available, complete the Master 4 Star Casting Survey at the top of the page and we will be in touch if you are in consideration and submit the following to extras4empire@gmail.com:
1) Put the role you’re submitting for in the subject line of the email.
2) Include the following info in the email:
Name
Email
Phone number
Date of Birth
Age
Height
Weight
City and state you currently reside in
3) Attach a recent photo in jpeg format (please rename your photo with your FIRST and LAST name)
4) Confirm that you have your own transportation
5) Confirm the date(s) you are submitting to work
Thanks in advance for submitting!