Movie Casting Call for Extras – ChicagoNetflix is teaming up with Theo James and Academy Award winning actor Forrest Whitaker for a new movie. “How it Ends” has begun production and an extras casting call is looking for models and actors. The apocalypse type film will be shooting in Chicago, Illinois. Casting directors are looking for men and women ages 18 and older for several roles. Background actors are being hired to portray business people, bike messengers, skateboarders, tourists and construction workers. These roles will film for one day on September 26th. This paid acting job will compensate non-union extras $88.00 for 8 hours. If you have always wanted to be a movie extra, sign up for the casting call for your chance to land a spot!About Netflix’s “How it Ends”The film follows Theo James as Will, a young man desperate to get home to his pregnant wife Samantha (Kat Graham) after an apocalyptic event turns roads to mayhem. Forest Whitaker plays Tom, Samantha’s domineering father. Samantha, a loving wife, encourages Will to stand up to Tom, not realizing that later on they’ll have to work together to find her. [Variety]What They Are Looking ForRole: Non-Union Extras Shoot Date: Tuesday, 9/26 (Films 1 Day Only) Location: Chicago You Must Be 18+ and Out Of High School To Submit For Any RolesSeeking the following roles (you must have a suit, car, bike or skateboard to match the role you are submitting for):BUSINESS PEOPLE W/SUIT AND CARS (YOUR CAR WILL BE PARKED ON SET) RATE: $88/8 + $35 CAR BUMP Male/Female, 25 – 65 Any Ethnicity. We are looking for people with polished business looks for downtown Chicago. Confirm you have dark suits in the submission, and the YEAR, COLOR, MAKE AND MODEL of your vehicle.BUSINESS PEOPLE W/SUITS (PUBLIC TRANSPO ONLY) RATE: $88/8 Male/Female, 25 – 65 Any Ethnicity. We are looking for people with polished business looks for downtown Chicago. Confirm you have dark suits in the submissionBUSINESS CASUAL (PUBLIC TRANSPO ONLY) RATE: $88/8 Male/Female, 25 – 65 Any Ethnicity. We are looking for people with polished business looks for downtown Chicago. Confirm you have dark suits in the submissionBIKE MESSENGERS (PUBLIC TRANSPO ONLY) RATE: $88/8 + $15 BIKE BUMP Male/Female, 18 – 35, Any Ethnicity. Let us know if you have darker tone bike messenger clothes, and if you are a bike messenger in real life. Please confirm the color and make of your bike (include photo if possible).SKATEBOARDER (PUBLIC TRANSPO ONLY) RATE: $88/8 + $15 SKATEBOARD BUMP Male/Female, 18 – 35, Any Ethnicity. Please confirm that you have a skate board, and if you can do any tricks.TOURIST (PUBLIC TRANSPO ONLY) Male/Female, 18 – 65, Any Ethnicity. We are looking for a family of four, we will accept single submission as well.CONSTRUCTION WORKERS (PUBLIC TRANSPO ONLY) Male, 18 – 45, Any Ethnicity. We are looking for blue collar type to play construction.WARDROBE: Overall color palette…dark tones for suits-both men & women. Season is mid to late summer…so lighter tones… including some beige is fine.*Parking will only be provided for BG Picture vehicle *Parking WILL NOT BE provided for BGHow to ApplyIf you are interested and have open availability during these dates, send an email with the following to extras4indyfilm@gmail.com1) In the subject line put the role(s) you are submitting for ie: BUSINESS PEOPLE W/SUITS, BUSINESS PEOPLE W/SUIT AND CAR, BUSINESS CASUAL, BIKE MESSENGER, SKATEBOARDER, TOURIST2) In the body of the email include your: name, age, height, weight, phone number, email, and zip code on your Driver’s License or State ID.3) Confirm that you have filled out or updated the current Master Survey on our Facebook Page.4) If you are applying for any other role than business people with suit with car – you must confirm that you will take public transportation to the location in Chicago.5) If you are applying for business people with suit with car – you must confirm the YEAR, COLOR, MAKE AND MODEL OF YOUR VEHICLE – No bright colored vehicles! No white. No Yellow. No Red.6) Attach one current full body photo and one candid headshot. If you can submit a photo in the style/type of role you are submitting for it would be appreciated.Thank you for submitting. Only those being considered will be contacted.
