Want to book a gig in NBC’s hit procedural drama, “Chicago Fire”? How about a principal role in a SAG-AFTRA horror film? This week in casting notices featured these great opportunities and more. Catch them all below!
“CHICAGO FIRE”
Real firefighters ages 18 and up are needed for background performers in an upcoming episode of the NBC procedural, “Chicago Fire.” Hired talent will be needed for shooting Aug. 7 in Chicago, Illinois. Pay will be $185/eight hours of production.
“BEAR LAKE”
Actors are needed for several lead and supporting roles in “Bear Lake,” a SAG-AFTRA horror film that will shoot February 2018 in Buffalo, New York. Shooting will last up to three weeks, and will pay a minimum of $200/day for nonunion actors, with members of SAG-AFTRA receiving the SAG-AFTRA Ultra Low Budget minimum. The production prefers local talent, but travel and lodging will be provided for out-of-town hires.
“MALO MALO”
“Malo Malo,” a micro budget crime drama, is casting actors for four principal roles. Production for the feature is slated for November and December, likely in New Mexico, with pay set at $100/day. Meals, travel, and accommodations will all be provided.
“IRA AND ISABELLA’S JEWISH ITALIAN WEDDING”
Nonunion actors are sought for “Ira and Isabella’s Jewish Italian Wedding,” a scripted and improv performance. Running in New Jersey on Sept. 24 and on a gig-to-gig basis from there, pay will be provided per-performance.
“LUCKY”
Short film “Lucky,” following an 18-year-old girl “who has been in and out of foster homes all of her life and has recently aged out of the system,” seeks actors for lead, supporting, and day player roles. Shooting is slated for either this fall or winter in New York City, with the final project being screened at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival, according to the director.
For even more gigs from this week, check out Backstage's casting calls!