Casting Calls for FOX Empire TV Show in Chicago

Get cast as a TV show extra

Two new FOX shows are back in production with new seasons. Fox’s hit music oriented shows Empire and Star are now filming in the Chicago area and there are new casting calls out for locals who would like to work as paid extras on either of the shows.

Please see the details below. The show’s casting team is also accepting general submissions for upcoming episodes and will be filming in the Chicago area.  Lee Daniels’ edgy, hip hop music oriented drama is back.   “Empire” has returned to production in Chicago and is currently only interested in talent that is local to the Chicago area. Production on the show is beginning and if the new season schedule follows the previous season, then the show will be filming all the way into the winter months.

Empire” focuses on self made music mogul Lucious Lyon,  played by Terrence Howard, his music label, Empire Entertainment and the family drama over who gets to control the company.  “Star” is another music oriented drama and season 1 premiered last year.  Both shows film in Chicago and casting directors are only considering talent that is local to the Chicago area.

CASTING CALL – EMPIRE

CASTING CALL – EMPIRE
FILMING DATE: THURSDAY 9/5
LOCATION: CHICAGO
RATE: $104/8 + $35-45 Car Bump
ROLE: MULTIPLE ROLES
WAREHOUSE WORKERS WITH CAR:
Male, Any ethnicity, 25-55, No black, white, or red cars.
CEMETERY VISITORS WITH CAR:
Male, All types

To be considered, you must have a POP Profile. To create a profile, click the following link and then follow the instructions on sending the submission e-mail:
https://4starcasting.portal.wegotpop.com/apply
If you already have a POP profile, you may continue with the submission email.
Send an email to extras4empire@gmail.com with the role in the subject line:
1) Confirm you have a POP Profile
2) Include the following information: Name, phone, email, and a photo of your current look for quick reference.
3) Include the following information: Make, Model, Year, Color,
4) Attach a recent photo of your car for our reference.
5) Confirm you are available for the date you are submitting for.

Cars:
CASTING CALL – EMPIRE
FILMING DATE: THURSDAY 9/5
LOCATION: CHICAGO
RATE: $104/8 + $100 Vintage Car Bump
ROLE: PERIOD CARS
Looking for cars from 1998 and older, cannot be white, black, or red.

To be considered, you must have a POP Profile. To create a profile, click the following link and then follow the instructions on sending the submission e-mail:
https://4starcasting.portal.wegotpop.com/apply
If you already have a POP profile, you may continue with the submission email.
Send an email to extras4empire@gmail.com with the role in the subject line: PERIOD CARS
1) Confirm you have a POP Profile
2) Include the following information: Name, phone, email, and a photo of your current look for quick reference.
3) Include the following information: Make, Model, Year, Color,
4) Attach a recent photo of your car for our reference.
5) Confirm you are available for the date you are submitting for.

This Post Has 3 Comments

  1. Jerone Jones

    It’s all I have.

  2. Akira Marshall

    I can be a great asset to you all!!

    1. A'shia Jordan

      Hey my name is Ashia, I dance and sing. I really want to be on empire.

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