Expired Casting Calls
Social Butterfly Casting Call
We’re beginning our search for some of the featured and specialty roles for episode 802. If you fit the criteria, please send an email to cpdbackground@gmail.com and include the following information:
NAME
PHONE
AGE
HEIGHT
WEIGHT
VEHICLE INFO (year, color, make, model)
ZIP CODE
Also remember to attach a CURRENT headshot and full length photo in your submission. Photos do not need to be professionally taken, but if you could have someone else take your full length photo (rather than try to do it yourself in the mirror), that would be preferred. Please make sure your photos do NOT have a filter – these roles are selected by the director and we cannot submit filtered/Snapchat pictures. Photos must represent your current look.
In order to help us find your submission easier, please use the words in quotes (below) as the subject line of your email.
“SOCIAL BUTTERFLY” – Seeking males and females, any ethnicity, ages 18-mid 20’s for still photos. The photos will be made up to look like pictures on a social media page – friends hanging out, partying, having fun, etc.
You must be available on both of the following dates:
-Wednesday 10/14 – pre-employment testing ($56 / half day’s pay)
-Saturday 10/17 – still photos ($112/8)
“NIGHT GAME” – Seeking African American males and females, 12-15 years old, to play basketball for a nighttime scene. Parents, you will be required to complete a night waiver (provided by us) for your child to work until 9pm the night of filming. If you have not already submitted your child’s work permit this season, please make sure to attach a copy of it in your email.
You must be available on both of the following dates:
-Wednesday 10/21 – pre-employment testing ($75 / half day’s pay)
-Saturday 10/24 – filming ($150/8)
Assistant Casting Calls
If you’re interested in one of these roles, we’re asking for an EMAIL submission (so it stands out for us to find).
Please email cpdbackground@gmail.com with the following information:
Full name
Email address
Phone
Age
Height
Weight
Vehicle (color, year, make, model)
Photos (headshot, full length, picture of vehicle)
Each role has a corresponding title (in quotes) that should be used as your SUBJECT LINE so we can easily identify your submission.
“ASA ASSISTANT” – Seeking an African American male, 20s-30s, to play the personal assistant of the ASA (Assistant State’s Attorney). This person should be clean-cut and have a neat/professional appearance.
TESTING: Friday, 10/2 (TBD)
FITTING: Wednesday, 10/7
FILMING: Friday, 10/9
PAY RATE: $112/8 filming + $56 testing + $25 fitting
“SUPE ASSISTANT” – Seeking a Caucasian male, 20s-30s, to play the personal assistant of the Police Deputy Superintendent. This may become a recurring role, so the willingness and availability to return when needed is important. This person should be clean-cut and have a neat/professional appearance.
TESTING: Saturday, 10/10 (TBD)
FITTING: Wednesday, 10/14
FILMING: Friday, 10/16
PAY RATE: $112/8 filming + $56 testing + $25 fitting
“STRAY SHOT” – Seeking a Hispanic/Latina female, approximately 6-8 years old, to play a gunshot victim. Must be comfortable with SFX blood/makeup. You must have a non-expired Empire permit or a new Chicago PD permit. If you are in the process of obtaining a permit, you may still submit – but the permit will need to be produced before we can officially book you. Parents, since you will need to be with your child on set, in holding, at a wardrobe fitting (etc.), you will need to be tested as well.
AVAILABLE DATES: We’re still determining the dates for a fitting, still photos and filming, so we’re asking for flexible/open availability between Friday 10/2 and Tuesday 10/13. Please detail your availability during that window in your email submission.
PAY RATE: $150/8 filming (other pay bumps TBD based on scheduling/need)
“DAUGHTER” – Seeking a Hispanic/Latina female, approximately 7-8 years old. This role is to play the daughter of a couple for video surveillance footage. You must have a non-expired Empire permit or a new Chicago PD permit. If you are in the process of obtaining a permit, you may still submit – but the permit will need to be produced before we can officially book you. Parents, since you will need to be with your child on set, in holding, at a wardrobe fitting (etc.), you will need to be tested as well.
TESTING: Saturday, 10/10 (TBD)
FITTING: Tuesday, 10/13
FILMING: Thursday, 10/15
PAY RATE: $150/8 filming + $56 testing + $25 fitting
“LITTLE BROTHER” – Seeking a Hispanic/Latino male, approximately 9-11 years old. This role is to play a child who reacts startled/scared when the police enter the house quickly. More details about the scene will be provided to those who submit and fit the criteria. You must have a non-expired Empire permit or a new Chicago PD permit. If you are in the process of obtaining a permit, you may still submit – but the permit will need to be produced before we can officially book you. Parents, since you will need to be with your child on set, in holding, at a wardrobe fitting (etc.), you will need to be tested as well.
TESTING: Friday 10/02 (TBD)
FITTING: Tuesday 10/06
FILMING: Thursday 10/08
PAY RATE: $150/8 filming + $56 testing + $25 fitting
“CHICOS MALOS” – Seeking Hispanic/Latino males in their 20s-30s to play tough gang member types. We’re looking for rough around the edges, threatening, tattooed (a plus, but not mandatory), bigger/taller guys. Send us your best tough guy looks – this is a director picked role.
TESTING: Friday 10/02 (TBD)
FITTING: Tuesday 10/06 (if applicable)
FILMING: Thursday 10/08
PAY RATE: $112/8 + $56 testing + $25 fitting (if applicable)
“Cutie Pie” Casting Call
*** CHICAGO PD EXTRAS CASTING ALERT ***
If you live in/around the Chicagoland area (within driving distance), please submit the following information to: cpdbackground.S7@gmail.com
FULL NAME:
PHONE NUMBER:
AGE:
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
(FEMALES): DRESS, T-SHIRT, BUST, WAIST, HIP, SHOE
(MALES): JACKET, T-SHIRT, NECK, SLEEVE, WAIST, INSEAM, SHOE
CAR: (INCLUDE YEAR, COLOR, MAKE, MODEL)
ZIP CODE:
*Please make sure to submit at least 1 headshot and 1 full length photo. If you are submitting with your vehicle, include a photo of your car/SUV.
*MAKE SURE TO USE THE WORDS IN QUOTES (below) AS THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL!* This is the only way we can search for particular submissions and know what day(s) you’re available.
*IF YOU ARE SUBMITTING FOR MORE THAN ONE ROLE please make sure to include all of the roles in your subject line. You do not need to send multiple emails – just one email with all of the roles you’re submitting for in the subject line.
“CUTIE PIE” – Seeking African American or ethnically ambiguous/mixed females, roughly ages 6-10, around 3’9″ – 4’0″, ~50 lbs, to work as a child stand in and/or photo double. If you have any questions or would like more information about what a stand in or photo double does, please email us and we’d be glad to explain in further detail. Because of the filming hours involved, we unfortunately cannot book anyone under the age of 6 in order to comply with Illinois Labor laws. Remember to send a copy of your child’s Empire Casting Company work permit in your submission email.
We’ll need current, good quality photos (meaning decent lighting, centered/framed well, no filters, hair style must match what’s in the picture, etc.). The photos do not need to be professionally done – a cell phone picture is perfectly fine.
In your submission email, please let us know which of the following dates you’re available for.
FILM DATES: Fri 3/13, Mon 3/16, Tues 3/17, Weds 3/18, Fri 3/20, Weds 3/25
PAY RATE: $200/8 (daily)
“MEDIAN MOTORIST” – Seeking males and females, any ethnicity, ages 18+ WITH VEHICLES to work as pedestrians for exterior scenes. Please remember to send a photo of your vehicle, and detail the year, make and model. No red or white vehicles, please.
FILM DATE: FRI 3/13
PAY RATE: $104/8 + $35 auto bump
Extras Casting Call
*** CHICAGO PD EXTRAS CASTING ALERT ***
If you live in/around the Chicagoland area (within driving distance), please submit the following information to: cpdbackground.S7@gmail.com
FULL NAME:
PHONE NUMBER:
AGE:
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
(FEMALES): DRESS, T-SHIRT, BUST, WAIST, HIP, SHOE
(MALES): JACKET, T-SHIRT, NECK, SLEEVE, WAIST, INSEAM, SHOE
CAR: (INCLUDE YEAR, COLOR, MAKE, MODEL)
ZIP CODE:
*Please make sure to submit at least 1 headshot and 1 full length photo. If you are submitting with your vehicle, include a photo of your car/SUV.
*MAKE SURE TO USE THE WORDS IN QUOTES (below) AS THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL!* This is the only way we can search for particular submissions and know what day(s) you’re available.
“MAKAYLA” – Seeking African American females, roughly ages 6-10, around 3’9″ – 4’0″, ~50 lbs, to work as a child stand in and/or photo double. If you have any questions or would like more information about what a stand in or photo double does, please email us and we’d be glad to explain in further detail. Because of the filming hours involved, we unfortunately cannot book anyone under the age of 6 in order to comply with Illinois Labor laws. Remember to send a copy of your child’s Empire Casting Company work permit in your submission email.
We’ll need current, good quality photos (meaning decent lighting, centered/framed well, no filters, etc.). The photos do not need to be professionally done – a cell phone picture is perfectly fine.
In your submission email, please let us know which of the following dates you’re available for.
FILM DATES: Fri 3/13, Mon 3/16, Tues 3/17, Weds 3/18, Fri 3/20, Weds 3/25
PAY RATE: $175/8 (daily)
Perps casting call
*** CHICAGO PD EXTRAS CASTING ALERT ***
If you live in/around the Chicagoland area (within driving distance), please submit the following information to: cpdbackground.S7@gmail.com
FULL NAME:
PHONE NUMBER:
AGE:
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
(FEMALES): DRESS, T-SHIRT, BUST, WAIST, HIP, SHOE
(MALES): JACKET, T-SHIRT, NECK, SLEEVE, WAIST, INSEAM, SHOE
CAR: (INCLUDE YEAR, COLOR, MAKE, MODEL)
ZIP CODE:
*Please make sure to submit at least 1 headshot and 1 full length photo. If you are submitting with your vehicle, include a photo of your car/SUV.
*MAKE SURE TO USE THE WORDS IN QUOTES (below) AS THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL!* This is the only way we can search for particular submissions and know what day(s) you’re available.
*IF YOU ARE SUBMITTING FOR MORE THAN ONE ROLE please make sure to include all of the roles in your subject line. You do not need to send multiple emails – just one email with all of the roles you’re submitting for in the subject line.
“PLATT’S POSSE” – We’re back at the front desk! Small scene; looking for a few perps and lawyers only – but you must have a car in order to submit. Anyone booked for these roles will be moving onto another scene as bar patrons w/cars. We’re looking for males and females, any ethnicity, ages 20’s-50s, no red or white vehicles, please.
*Please note that this will be a late afternoon call time, and expecting to wrap around 3AM*
FILM DATE: FRIDAY, 3/6
PAY RATE: $104/8 + $35 auto bump
“CLOSING TIME” – Looking for males and females, any ethnicity, ages 20s-40s WITH VEHICLES to play bar patrons at closing time.
*Please note that this will be a late afternoon call time, and expecting to wrap around 3AM.*
FILM DATE: FRIDAY, 3/6
PAY RATE: $104/8 + $35 auto bump
Featured Dead Body Casting Call
*** CHICAGO PD EXTRAS CASTING ALERT ***
If you live in/around the Chicagoland area (within driving distance), please submit the following information to: cpdbackground.S7@gmail.com
FULL NAME:
PHONE NUMBER:
AGE:
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
(FEMALES): DRESS, T-SHIRT, BUST, WAIST, HIP, SHOE
(MALES): JACKET, T-SHIRT, NECK, SLEEVE, WAIST, INSEAM, SHOE
CAR: (INCLUDE YEAR, COLOR, MAKE, MODEL)
ZIP CODE:
*Please make sure to submit at least 1 headshot and 1 full length photo.
*MAKE SURE TO USE THE WORDS IN QUOTES (below) AS THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL!* This is the only way we can search for particular submissions and know what day(s) you’re available.
*RECAST OF PREVIOUS “RIP JEFF” ROLE*
Please make sure to read the new description carefully.
“JEFF METCALF” – Seeking a male, any ethnicity, roughly in his 50’s, to play a featured dead body. The director’s notes call for someone who’s a real bruiser, burly, athletic, retired cop look. You will be laying on the ground or for this role, or potentially slumped over an object (depending on how the director wants to play the scene), so please make sure you’re comfortable with this before submitting.
Please make sure to include a CURRENT photo (a headshot – does not have to be professional), as well as a full length photo. Thank you!
FITTING DATE: FRIDAY 3/6
FILM DATE: MONDAY 3/9
PAY RATE: $125/8 + $25 fitting bump
*RECAST OF PREVIOUS “EVIL EYE” ROLE*
Please make sure to read the new description carefully.
“STARE DOWN” – Seeking a caucasian male, ages 40s-early 50s with a tough/intimidating look. The role is an Irish cop, one who has probably been in a decent amount of brawls in his heyday – not someone clean cut. Think Mark Wahlberg (‘The Departed’) or Liev Schreiber (‘Ray Donovan’) in terms of the “type” we’re searching for. This director is super particular, so we have to extend the search until he sees exactly what he’s looking for. If you previously submitted for “EVIL EYE,” you unfortunately were not selected at this time and do not need to submit again.
Please make sure to include a CURRENT photo (a headshot – does not have to be professional), as well as a full length photo. Thank you!
FITTING DATE: WEDNESDAY 3/4
FILM DATE: THURSDAY 3/5
PAY RATE: $104/8 + $25 fitting bump
Photo shoot casting call and featured roles
*** CHICAGO PD EXTRAS CASTING ALERT ***
If you live in/around the Chicagoland area (within driving distance), please submit the following information to: cpdbackground.S7@gmail.com
FULL NAME:
PHONE NUMBER:
AGE:
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
(FEMALES): DRESS, T-SHIRT, BUST, WAIST, HIP, SHOE
(MALES): JACKET, T-SHIRT, NECK, SLEEVE, WAIST, INSEAM, SHOE
CAR: (INCLUDE YEAR, COLOR, MAKE, MODEL)
ZIP CODE:
*Please make sure to submit at least 1 headshot and 1 full length photo. If you are submitting with your vehicle, include a photo of your car/SUV.
*MAKE SURE TO USE THE WORDS IN QUOTES (below) AS THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL!* This is the only way we can search for particular submissions and know what day(s) you’re available.
*IF YOU ARE SUBMITTING FOR MORE THAN ONE ROLE please make sure to include all of the roles in your subject line. You do not need to send multiple emails – just one email with all of the roles you’re submitting for in the subject line.
“SECRET AFFAIR” – Seeking a caucasian male, approximately 20-25 years old for still photos used as evidence in a case. The scene involves a kiss with another male actor – an embrace/peck on the lips to give the impression that there’s a relationship between the characters. This is not a make out scene – only still/surveillance photos; no on-camera filming.
SUBMISSIONS CLOSE FRIDAY, 2/28 AT 3PM
PHOTO DATE: WEDNESDAY 3/4
PAY RATE: $200/8 + $25 fitting bump (if applicable)
“SELFIE GIRLS” – Seeking young girls in their 20s, any ethnicity, to play a fun-loving group of friends out at a bar (interior and exterior scenes).
SUBMISSIONS CLOSE FRIDAY, 2/28 AT 3PM
FILM DATE: THURSDAY 3/5
PAY RATE: $104/8 + $25 fitting bump (if applicable)
“RIP JEFF” – Seeking a male, any ethnicity, mid-30’s, to play a featured dead body. The director’s notes call for someone who’s a real bruiser, burly, athletic, Navy Seal, Special Ops or paramilitary type. You will be laying on the ground or for this role, or potentially slumped over an object (depending on how the director wants to play the scene), so please make sure you’re comfortable with this before submitting.
*This is a director selected role, so please make sure to include a CURRENT photo (headshot – does not have to be professional), as well as a full length photo. Thank you!
SUBMISSIONS CLOSE FRIDAY, 2/28 AT 3PM
FILM DATE: MONDAY 3/9
PAY RATE: $125/8 + $25 fitting bump
“HELLO, BLONDIE” – Seeking a blonde female, ages 20s-30s, to play a featured bar patron. There may be a mandatory wardrobe fitting date prior to filming. This will be an exterior scene.
SUBMISSIONS CLOSE FRIDAY, 2/28 AT 3PM
FILM DATE: THURSDAY 3/5
PAY RATE: $104/8 + $25 fitting bump (if applicable)
Prison Inmate Scene Casting Call
*** CHICAGO PD EXTRAS CASTING ALERT ***
If you live in/around the Chicagoland area (within driving distance), please submit the following information to: cpdbackground.S7@gmail.com
FULL NAME:
PHONE NUMBER:
AGE:
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
(FEMALES): DRESS, T-SHIRT, BUST, WAIST, HIP, SHOE
(MALES): JACKET, T-SHIRT, NECK, SLEEVE, WAIST, INSEAM, SHOE
CAR: (INCLUDE YEAR, COLOR, MAKE, MODEL)
ZIP CODE:
*Please make sure to submit at least 1 headshot and 1 full length photo. If you are submitting with your vehicle, include a photo of your car/SUV.
*MAKE SURE TO USE THE WORDS IN QUOTES (below) AS THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL!* This is the only way we can search for particular submissions and know what day(s) you’re available.
*IF YOU ARE SUBMITTING FOR MORE THAN ONE ROLE please make sure to include all of the roles in your subject line. You do not need to send multiple emails – just one email with all of the roles you’re submitting for in the subject line.
“STATESVILLE INMATE” – Seeking males, any ethnicity, ages 20s-50s for an interior prison scene (filmed on stage – NOT an actual prison). We’re looking to fill security guard and inmate roles. It’s very important that you include all of the sizes we request in our submission instructions, as you will be provided with a guard uniform or inmate jumper. Our wardrobe department has very limited quantities of these uniforms, so we have to stay within their size ranges. Please only submit if you’re between 5’6″ and 6’1″ in height.
FILM DATE: TUESDAY 3/3
PAY RATE: $104/8
“STATESVILLE VISITOR” – Seeking males and females, any ethnicity, ages 20s+ for an interior prison scene (filmed on stage – NOT an actual prison). We’re looking for a few people to play visitors coming to see someone they know in prison.
FILM DATE: TUESDAY 3/3
PAY RATE: $104/8
“SECRET AFFAIR” – Seeking a caucasian male, approximately 20-25 years old for still photos used as evidence in a case. The scene involves a kiss with another male actor – an embrace/peck on the lips to give the impression that there’s a relationship between the characters. This is not a make out scene – only still/surveillance photos; no on-camera filming.
PHOTO DATE: WEDNESDAY 3/4
PAY RATE: $200/8 + $25 fitting bump (if applicable)
Exterior Scenes Casting Call
*** CHICAGO PD EXTRAS CASTING ALERT ***
If you live in/around the Chicagoland area (within driving distance), please submit the following information to: cpdbackground.S7@gmail.com
FULL NAME:
PHONE NUMBER:
AGE:
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
(FEMALES): DRESS, T-SHIRT, BUST, WAIST, HIP, SHOE
(MALES): JACKET, T-SHIRT, NECK, SLEEVE, WAIST, INSEAM, SHOE
CAR: (INCLUDE YEAR, COLOR, MAKE, MODEL)
ZIP CODE:
*Please make sure to submit at least 1 headshot and 1 full length photo. If you are submitting with your vehicle, include a photo of your car/SUV.
*MAKE SURE TO USE THE WORDS IN QUOTES (below) AS THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL!* This is the only way we can search for particular submissions and know what day(s) you’re available.
*IF YOU ARE SUBMITTING FOR MORE THAN ONE ROLE please make sure to include all of the roles in your subject line. You do not need to send multiple emails – just one email with all of the roles you’re submitting for in the subject line.
“FRIDAY NIGHT DRIVE” – Seeking males and females WITH VEHICLES, any ethnicity, ages 20s+ for an exterior street scene. We’re looking for slightly older vehicles (nothing brand new/pristine condition); no red or white cars, please. This scene will probably have a late afternoon or early evening call time, but will not be an overnight shoot.
FILM DATE: FRIDAY 2/21
PAY RATE: $104/8 + $35 auto bump
“CORNER BOY 2/21” – Seeking African American males, ages 18-30 for an exterior neighborhood scene. This scene will probably have a late afternoon or early evening call time, but will not be an overnight shoot.
FILM DATE: FRIDAY 2/21
PAY RATE: $104/8
“RIP 2/21” – Seeking African American males, ages 20s-30s, to take dead body photos in the morgue. These will be used as evidence photos from a previous crime involving a gun-related death.
STILL PHOTO DATE: FRIDAY 2/21
PAY RATE: $125/8
“PED W/AUTO X2” – Seeking males and females, any ethnicity, ages 20s+, to work a TWO-DAY COMMITMENT as pedestrians w/cars for exterior scenes. You must have a car and be available both days in order to submit. No red or white vehicles, please.
FILM DATES: MONDAY 2/24 & TUESDAY 2/25
PAY RATE: $104/8 + $35 auto bump
“BLUE FAMILY” – *REVISED* Seeking males and females, any ethnicity, ages 20s-early 50s to play investigative team members (similar to detectives or tact officers, but NOT core roles – just for this episode) for a MULTI DAY COMMITMENT. You must be available ALL filming days in order to submit for this particular role.
FILM DATES: TUES 2/25, WEDS 2/26, THURS 2/27, FRI 2/28
PAY RATE: $104/8
“BLUE COUSIN” – Seeking caucasian males and females, ages 20s-40s for a two day commitment. You must be available both days in order to submit. The is NOT a core role – just this episode only – to play an officer in a police family (the cousin of another officer). There will be a mandatory wardrobe fitting prior to the still photo date (TBD).
STILL PHOTOS: TUESDAY 2/25
FILM DATE: THURSDAY 2/27
PAY RATE: $104/8 + $25 fitting bump
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY” – Seeking African American males and females, ages 20s+ for still photos. The photos are at a family birthday party, which will be taken indoors.
STILL PHOTO DATE: TUESDAY 2/25
PAY RATE: $104/8
Extras Casting Call
*** CHICAGO PD EXTRAS CASTING ALERT ***
If you live in/around the Chicagoland area (within driving distance), please submit the following information to: cpdbackground.S7@gmail.com
FULL NAME:
PHONE NUMBER:
AGE:
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
(FEMALES): DRESS, T-SHIRT, BUST, WAIST, HIP, SHOE
(MALES): JACKET, T-SHIRT, NECK, SLEEVE, WAIST, INSEAM, SHOE
CAR: (INCLUDE YEAR, COLOR, MAKE, MODEL)
ZIP CODE:
*Please make sure to submit at least 1 headshot and 1 full length photo. If you are submitting with your vehicle, include a photo of your car/SUV.
*MAKE SURE TO USE THE WORDS IN QUOTES (below) AS THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL!* This is the only way we can search for particular submissions and know what day(s) you’re available.
*IF YOU ARE SUBMITTING FOR MORE THAN ONE ROLE please make sure to include all of the roles in your subject line. You do not need to send multiple emails – just one email with all of the roles you’re submitting for in the subject line.
“MRS. O’SULLIVAN” – This is a *REPOST* of a FEATURED role for our upcoming episode (#719), so please make sure to send current, well-lit, non-filtered photos for the director to select from. Please send a headshot and a full body photo with your submission information.
We’re looking for a caucasian female, preferably brunette/darker hair, approximately late 30s to early 40s to play the role of a grieving wife. She’s the widow of a Chicago officer (who has dark hair, fair skin, blue eyes), and they have a child around 8 years old (with similar features) – so we’re looking for someone who would be a decent match. There will most likely be a wardrobe fitting prior to your filming date that will take approximately 20-30 minutes.
FILM DATE: THURSDAY 2/27
PAY RATE: $125/8 + $25 fitting bump (if applicable)
“DADDY’S LITTLE BOY” – This is a *REPOST* of a FEATURED role for our upcoming episode (#719), so please make sure to send current, well-lit, non-filtered photos for the director to select from. Please send a headshot and a full body photo with your submission information, as well as a clear photo of your child’s Empire Casting Company work permit.
We’re looking for an African American male, roughly 7-8 years old. We’re extending the date for submissions because the mother and father have not been cast yet, and we’ll need to select a child that would be a good match to mom and dad 
FILM DATE: MONDAY 3/2
PAY RATE: $150/8 + $25 fitting bump (if applicable)
Featured Roles Casting Call
*** CHICAGO PD EXTRAS CASTING ALERT ***
If you live in/around the Chicagoland area (within driving distance), please submit the following information to: cpdbackground.S7@gmail.com
FULL NAME:
PHONE NUMBER:
AGE:
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
(FEMALES): DRESS, T-SHIRT, BUST, WAIST, HIP, SHOE
(MALES): JACKET, T-SHIRT, NECK, SLEEVE, WAIST, INSEAM, SHOE
CAR: (INCLUDE YEAR, COLOR, MAKE, MODEL)
ZIP CODE:
*Please make sure to submit at least 1 headshot and 1 full length photo. If you are submitting with your vehicle, include a photo of your car/SUV.
*MAKE SURE TO USE THE WORDS IN QUOTES (below) AS THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL!* This is the only way we can search for particular submissions and know what day(s) you’re available.
*IF YOU ARE SUBMITTING FOR MORE THAN ONE ROLE please make sure to include all of the roles in your subject line. You do not need to send multiple emails – just one email with all of the roles you’re submitting for in the subject line.
“BAD BOYZ” – This is a FEATURED role for our upcoming episode (#719), so please make sure to send current, well-lit, non-filtered photos for the director to select from. Please send a headshot and a full body photo with your submission information. ? We’re looking for caucasian males, approximately 20s-50s with all kinds of tough or criminal looks: big and burly, long haired biker gang vibe, shaved head and tattoos, druggies, average/conservative by day but has skeletons in the closet types, etc. Let’s see it all! The role is for members of an illegal gun selling group that operates in an underground, word-of-mouth type operation. The available spots are for the muscle of the crew and right hand men of the gun dealers.
*Please note that we do not have the exact filming dates yet. If you have any unavailable days between Thursday, Feb. 20th and Tuesday, March 3rd, please state those dates in your submission email. There will most likely be a wardrobe fitting prior to your filming date(s) that will take approximately 20-30 minutes. Submissions for this role will close at noon on Thursday, Feb. 13th, unless later revised in this post.
FILM DATE(S): TBD
PAY RATE: $125/8 + $25 fitting bump (if applicable)
“DADDY’S LITTLE BOY” – These are two FEATURED roles for our upcoming episode (#719), so please make sure to send current, well-lit, non-filtered photos for the director to select from. Please send a headshot and a full body photo with your submission information, as well as a clear photo of your child’s Empire Casting Company work permit. ? We’re looking for two boys to play the sons of cast members – two different descriptions, but we’ll collect all submissions under the same “Daddy’s Little Boy” subject line. One son is African American, described as 7-8 years old. The other son is caucasian, comes from an Irish family, described as 7-8 years old.
*Please note that we do not have the exact filming dates yet. If you have any unavailable days between Thursday, Feb. 20th and Tuesday, March 3rd, please state those dates in your submission email. There will most likely be a wardrobe fitting prior to your filming date(s) that will take approximately 20-30 minutes. Submissions for this role will close at noon on Thursday, Feb. 13th, unless later revised in this post.
FILM DATE: TBD
PAY RATE: $150/8 + $25 fitting bump (if applicable)
“THE IRISHWOMAN” – This is a FEATURED role for our upcoming episode (#719), so please make sure to send current, well-lit, non-filtered photos for the director to select from. Please send a headshot and a full body photo with your submission information. ? We’re looking for a caucasian female, approximately late 30s-40s to play the role of a grieving wife. We realize this isn’t a very detailed description, so we’ll add more notes if a revised version of the script comes out.
*Please note that we do not have the exact filming dates yet. If you have any unavailable days between Thursday, Feb. 20th and Tuesday, March 3rd, please state those dates in your submission email. There will most likely be a wardrobe fitting prior to your filming date that will take approximately 20-30 minutes. Submissions for this role will close at noon on Thursday, Feb. 13th, unless later revised in this post.
FILM DATE: TBD
PAY RATE: $125/8 + $25 fitting bump (if applicable)
*** REVISED CHICAGO PD EXTRAS CASTING ALERT ***
If you live in/around the Chicagoland area (within driving distance), please submit the following information to: cpdbackground.S7@gmail.com
FULL NAME:
PHONE NUMBER:
AGE:
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
(FEMALES): DRESS, T-SHIRT, BUST, WAIST, HIP, SHOE
(MALES): JACKET, T-SHIRT, NECK, SLEEVE, WAIST, INSEAM, SHOE
CAR: (INCLUDE YEAR, COLOR, MAKE, MODEL)
ZIP CODE:
*Please make sure to submit at least 1 headshot and 1 full length photo. If you are submitting with your vehicle, include a photo of your car/SUV.
*MAKE SURE TO USE THE WORDS IN QUOTES (below) AS THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL!* This is the only way we can search for particular submissions and know what day(s) you’re available.
*IF YOU ARE SUBMITTING FOR MORE THAN ONE ROLE please make sure to include all of the roles in your subject line. You do not need to send multiple emails – just one email with all of the roles you’re submitting for in the subject line.
“DRINKY DRINKY” – REVISED casting notice: Looking for Hispanic/Latinx males and females, ages 20s+ to play bar patrons, bartenders and waitresses. This will be a mix of interior and exterior scenes, but mostly indoors. Some people will be booked with their cars (no red or white vehicles, please). Remember to submit a photo of your vehicle and detail the year, make and model.
*If you already submitted for this role, you don’t need to resubmit – we still have your email. This is just a repost since it films later in the week
FILM DATE: THURSDAY 2/13
PAY RATE: $104/8 + $35 auto bump (if applicable)
“BEEP BEEP” – REVISED casting notice: Looking for males and females, any ethnicity, ages 20s+ as pedestrians and pedestrians w/cars for exterior scenes outside a bar. No red or white cars, please. Remember to submit a photo of your vehicle and detail the year, make and model. *This is no longer a 2-day booking*
*If you already submitted for this role, you don’t need to resubmit – we still have your email. This is just a repost since it films later in the week
FILM DATE: FRIDAY 2/14
PAY RATE: $104/8 + $35 auto bump (if applicable)
*** CHICAGO PD EXTRAS CASTING ALERT ***
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If you live in/around the Chicagoland area (within driving distance), please submit the following information to: cpdbackground.S7@gmail.com
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FULL NAME:
PHONE NUMBER:
AGE:
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
(FEMALES): DRESS, T-SHIRT, BUST, WAIST, HIP, SHOE
(MALES): JACKET, T-SHIRT, NECK, SLEEVE, WAIST, INSEAM, SHOE
CAR: (INCLUDE YEAR, COLOR, MAKE, MODEL)
ZIP CODE:
*Please make sure to submit at least 1 headshot and 1 full length photo. If you are submitting with your vehicle, include a photo of your car/SUV.
*MAKE SURE TO USE THE WORDS IN QUOTES (below) AS THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL!* This is the only way we can search for particular submissions and know what day(s) you’re available.
*IF YOU ARE SUBMITTING FOR MORE THAN ONE ROLE please make sure to include all of the roles in your subject line. You do not need to send multiple emails – just one email with all of the roles you’re submitting for in the subject line.
“TOP LEVEL DEALERS” –Seeking Hispanic and African American males ages 18 to 30 years old. Please only submit if you are available BOTH DATES. This will be for exterior scenes where you’ll be working as dealers. Please include ALL OF THE SIZES we requested in our submission instructions as wardrobe will need them for your fitting.
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FILMING DATES: THURS 02/13 & FRI 02/14
FITTING DATE: TBD
PAY RATE: $104/8 each day + $25 fitting bump
“LOOKOUT BOYS” — Seeking African American males ages 13 to 28 years old. This will be for an exterior scene where you’ll be playing a corner boy. If you are under the age of 16, YOU MUST INCLUDE AN EMPIRE WORK PERMIT.
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FILM DATE: FRI 02/07
PAY RATE: $104/8
MINOR PAY RATE: $150/8
“GOLDEN APPLE” — Seeking males and females, any ethnicity, ages 20+ for an exterior scene. Some of you will be pulled to work an additional interior scene as a diner patron, cook or waitress. If you have a car, please include it in your submission.
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FILM DATE: FRI 02/07
PAY RATE: $104/8 + $35 auto bump (if applicable)
“HAZMAT” —Seeking males and females, any ethnicity, ages 20 – 50 years old for an exterior scene where you’ll be dressed in a hazmat suit. You must be between 5’4’’ and 6’2’’ in height and weigh between 140 lbs and 250 lbs. Please only submit for this role if you fit the measurements, because this matches the inventory that wardrobe has for the hazmat suits. If selected, you’ll be dressed by our wardrobe department in a plastic suit from head to toe, so expect to wear rubber boots, gloves, and a face mask.
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FILM DATE: MON 02/10
PAY RATE: $104/8
“OASIS” —Seeking males and females, any ethnicity, ages 18+ for an interior/exterior scene. If you have a car and are willing to work with it on set, please include a photo of it (as well as detail the year, make and model) in your submission. No white or red cars, please. If you play an instrument (something small you can bring), please also include a photo/note in your submission. If you’d like to work with your dog, please include a photo of them as well. We are filling the following roles for this scene: commuters, commuters with cars, buskers, vendors, panhandlers, and janitors.
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FILM DATE: TUESDAY 02/11
PAY RATE: $104/8 + $35 auto bump (if applicable)
BUSKERS PAY RATE: $104/8 + $15 instrument bump
PEDESTRIAN WITH DOG RATE: $104/8 + $35 dog bump
Extra Casting Calls
*** CHICAGO PD EXTRAS CASTING ALERT ***
If you live in/around the Chicagoland area (within driving distance), please submit the following information to: cpdbackground.S7@gmail.com
FULL NAME:
PHONE NUMBER:
AGE:
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
(FEMALES): DRESS, T-SHIRT, BUST, WAIST, HIP, SHOE
(MALES): JACKET, T-SHIRT, NECK, SLEEVE, WAIST, INSEAM, SHOE
CAR: (INCLUDE YEAR, COLOR, MAKE, MODEL)
ZIP CODE:
*Please make sure to submit at least 1 headshot and 1 full length photo. If you are submitting with your vehicle, include a photo of your car/SUV.
*MAKE SURE TO USE THE WORDS IN QUOTES (below) AS THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL!* This is the only way we can search for particular submissions and know what day(s) you’re available.
*IF YOU ARE SUBMITTING FOR MORE THAN ONE ROLE please make sure to include all of the roles in your subject line. You do not need to send multiple emails – just one email with all of the roles you’re submitting for in the subject line.
“DOLTON PARK” – Seeking males and females, any ethnicity, ages 20+ for exterior crime scenes at a municipal park. We are anticipating the wrap time will be after 11pm, so we’re giving you an early heads up if that has any impact on your submission. We’ll be looking for some pedestrians with cars (no red or white vehicles, please), gang members, looky loos, park employees and park maintenance workers.
FILM DATE: FRIDAY 1/31
PAY RATE: $104/8 + $35 auto bump (if applicable)
“TRICKED OUT” – Seeking African American and Hispanic/Latinx males and females, ages 18+ for exterior and interior scenes. We’re looking for gang types, corner boys and neighborhood pedestrians w/cars. We’re hoping to find a couple tricked out cars – something with nice rims or some street flair. If you don’t fit the demographic listed but have a cool tricked out car, we can book just your car only (same pay rate applies).
FILM DATE: TUESDAY 2/4
PAY RATE: $104/8 + $35 auto bump (if applicable)
*** CHICAGO PD EXTRAS CASTING ALERT ***
If you live in/around the Chicagoland area (within driving distance), please submit the following information to: cpdbackground.S7@gmail.com
FULL NAME:
PHONE NUMBER:
AGE:
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
(FEMALES): DRESS, T-SHIRT, BUST, WAIST, HIP, SHOE
(MALES): JACKET, T-SHIRT, NECK, SLEEVE, WAIST, INSEAM, SHOE
CAR: (INCLUDE YEAR, COLOR, MAKE, MODEL)
ZIP CODE:
*Please make sure to submit at least 1 headshot and 1 full length photo. If you are submitting with your vehicle, include a photo of your car/SUV.
*MAKE SURE TO USE THE WORDS IN QUOTES (below) AS THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL!* This is the only way we can search for particular submissions and know what day(s) you’re available.
*IF YOU ARE SUBMITTING FOR MORE THAN ONE ROLE please make sure to include all of the roles in your subject line. You do not need to send multiple emails – just one email with all of the roles you’re submitting for in the subject line.
“CHURCH PEDESTRIAN” -Seeking African American males or females ages 20+. We have two spots left to fill for this 3 DAY BOOKING. You must be available for the dates listed below.
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FILM DATES: TUES 01/28, WED 01/29, & THURS 01/30
PAY RATE: $104/8
“CHURCH CARS” —Seeking African American males and females, ages 20+ WITH CARS for an exterior scene. This is a 3 DAY BOOKING. You MUST be available for ALL THREE DAYS. We’re looking for older beater cars (2010 or older) and a couple pick up trucks. We’ll be choosing a couple of you to fill construction worker roles.
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FILM DATES: TUES 01/28, WED 01/29, & THURS 01/30
PAY RATE: $104/8 + $35 AUTO BUMP (PER DAY)
“ORCHESTRA KIDS” —Seeking male and female kids, any ethnicity, ages 8 – 12 years old. This will be for an exterior scene where the kids have just left a music lesson. Please take into consideration that we will be filming this scene between 2PM and 11PM and will need you to fill out night waivers in advance of the filming date. An Empire Work Permit MUST BE INCLUDED in your submission. Any submissions that do not include an Empire Work Permit will not be considered.
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FILM DATE: FRI 01/31
PAY RATE: $150/8
“DRIVE BY TEEN” —Seeking African American male, age 18 (that looks younger) – 23 years old. This will be an exterior scene where you will play a dead body lying in the street. Please make sure to include a clear photo of yourself along with all of the sizes we request in our submission instructions as we will be submitting your photo to the director to make selections.
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FILM DATE: FRI 02/07
FITTING DATE: TBD
PAY RATE: $125/8 + $25 fitting bump
“GIRLFRIEND GANG” —Seeking African American females ages 18 – 30 years old. We’re looking for young urban teenager/young adult types for an exterior scene.
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FILM DATE: TUES 02/04
PAY RATE: $104/8
“JOKER” —Seeking African American male age 18 – 28 years old. This role will be selected by the director so please submit your best headshot or full length photo of yourself. You’ll be in the role of a rival gang member.
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FILM DATE: MON 02/03
PAY RATE: $104/8 + $25 fitting bump
“PROMOTION DAY” —Seeking males and females, any ethnicity ages 20 – 50 years old. We need off duty cop types for an interior bar scene. Some of you may be scheduled for a fitting prior to the filming date.
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FILM DATE: THURS 01/30
FITTING DATE: WED 01/29 (if applicable)
PAY RATE: $104/8 + $25 FITTING BUMP (if applicable)
“BALLERINAS” —Seeking female kids, any ethnicity, ages 7-10 years old. This will be an interior/exterior scene where the children are on their way out of a ballet class. Please note in your submission if your child has a leotard and tutu. There may be a fitting for some kids prior to the film date. You MUST INCLUDE AN EMPIRE WORK PERMIT in your submission.
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FILM DATE: FRI 01/31
FITTING DATE: TBD
PAY RATE: $150/8 + $25 FITTING BUMP (if applicable)
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