Do you or your child want to appear on one of TV’s hottest shows? Fox’s Empire is now filming season 4 and a new casting call has been released. The 2017 audition notice is searching for males and females for extra and featured roles. Casting directors are currently looking for a mom with a two year old. They are also looking for individuals to portray the following roles: female police officer, music celebrity look-alikes, nannies, gardenrs and more! Kids ages 1 through 14 are needed for filming. “Empire” is filming in the Chicago area so they are only accepting Illinois residents at this time. If you are interested in getting paid to appear on this hit music series, sign up for the adult and kids casting call today!
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
Shoot Location: Chicago, IL
Shoot Date: See Below
Pay Rate: See Role
Roles & Requirements
We’re looking for people who can portray the following:
MOM W/ 2 YEAR OLD
DESCRIPTION: We’re looking for a real, African American mother & child to submit together. **Your child must have a valid work permit. Please include a copy of the permit with your submission.
DATE: Thursday, July 6th
RATE: $88/8 for mother – $150/8 for child.
FEMALE POLICE OFFICER (real officer not required)(you must have a valid driver’s license)
DESCRIPTION: Polished-looking, Female, African American, Age 30s+, If you have your own NYPD uniform, even better!
DATE: Thursday, July 6th
RATE: $88/8 + uniform bump, if applicable
“HOOD” PEDESTRIANS
DESCRIPTION: We’re looking for African American pedestrians who can play “hood” pedestrians at a BBQ in a rough neighborhood.
DATE: Thursday, July 6th
RATE: $88/8
Hood pedestrians, large Caucasian security guard, real parents with kids ages 1 to 14,
LARGE, CAUCASIAN SECURITY GUARD
DESCRIPTION: Male, Caucasian, Ages 30s-50s, Tall and in great physical condition. Please include a full-body photo of yourself in your submission.
DATE: This role will film on multiple dates throughout the season. The first date of filming is tentatively Monday, July 10th.
RATE: $88/8
REAL PARENTS W/ KIDS (ages 1-14)
DESCRIPTION: We’re looking for parents (mothers AND fathers) and kids, any ethnicity. **Your child MUST have a valid work permit. Please include a copy of the work permit with your submission. **Please submit yourself and your child/children together.
DATE: Monday, July 10th
RATE: $88/8 for parent – $150/8 for chil
MUSIC CELEB LOOK-ALIKE
DESCRIPTION: Has anyone ever told you that you look like a famous musician? If so, please submit a RECENT photo of yourself along with a photo of the celebrity you think you resemble.
DATE: Tuesday, July 11th
RATE: $88/8
CAUCASIAN/LATINA NANNY
DESCRIPTION: We’re looking for a Caucasian or Caucasian/Latina nanny with dark brown hair.
DATE: Wednesday, July 12th
RATE: $88/8
CAUCASIAN LANDSCAPER/GARDENERS
DESCRIPTION: Caucasian, Male/Female, Any age 18+
DATE: Thursday, July 13th
RATE: $88/8
Instructions for Submission
If you’re completely available and without conflicts on the day in which you’re submitting, please email the following to extras4empire@gmail.com (AFTER YOU’VE COMPLETED THE MASTER SURVEY):
1. Your name, current zip code, telephone #
2. Two CURRENT photos of yourself with your current look (current hair, etc.). Please RENAME YOUR PHOTOS.
3. Put the role you’re applying for in the subject line of your email.
4. Confirm that you have completed the current master survey.
5. Confirm your transportation to set as some locations are not located near public transit.
6. If you are submitting for or with a minor, please include a copy of their valid work permit.
Below is the link to the form you should fill out.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTNxls92lefJcjE1ZAmawx6fGz-iAx2o06X0tntPY5IFJeew/viewform