
Casting Directors for FOX Television hit series Empire are casting several paid speaking roles for an upcoming shoot in Chicago Illinois. Producers are looking for talented African American actors and rappers.
Talent must be available for auditions in Chicago between January 18th and 23rd. Checkout the casting call details below.About 'Empire' Hit Television Series
Hip-hop artist and CEO of Empire Entertainment, Lucious Lyon, has always ruled unchallenged, but a medical diagnosis predicts he will be incapacitated in three years, which prompts the sharks to circle. Without further damaging his family, he must decide which of his three sons will take over. His favorite, young Hakeem, is a gifted musician but values fame over hard work. Middle son, Jamal, is talented and shy but gay -- embarrassing to Lyon. The oldest, Andre, is business-minded but lacks charisma. The reappearance of Cookie, his ex-wife, complicates things; she says he owes her for taking the fall for the drug-running that financed his early career.Empire Season 3 Casting Call
MALE VOCALIST: Male, 20-30, Must be an excellent R & B singer with swagger. Prototypes: J Cole, Trey Songz, Justin Timberlake.
Compensation: SAG/AFTRA SCALE $933/DAY
If you or anyone you know fits this description please send in a recent photo or headshot and resume, as well as a clip of you singing and your FULL NAME and best CONTACT phone number with the subject line MALE VOCALIST to EmpireCastingChi@gmail.com.
MALE TAP DANCER: Male, African American, 18-25, must be an excellent TAP dancer.
compensation: SAG/AFTRA SCALE $933/DAY
If you or anyone you know fits this description please send in a recent photo or headshot and resume as well as your FULL NAME and best CONTACT phone number with the subject line TAP DANCER to EmpireCastingChi@gmail.com
Must be avail to audition between Jan 18-23.
Must be avail for shoot window 1/26-2/6.
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