EMPIRE Casting Call!

Fox’s hit TV series Empire is now looking for background actors to play coffee shop patrons and drug addicts, men and women between the ages of 18 to 60 in Chicago, Illinois. For the coffee shop scene, producers are looking for upscale types.

In addition, Empire casting directors are looking for background extras to work on a drug addicts scene. They need actors that can portray real drug addicts.

“We are looking for people who look like they hang out in a crack house, skinny, strung out, downscale looks.”

Fox’s Empire centers on a unique family drama set in the world of a hip hop empire. ‘Empire’ features Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, and Trai Byers.

To audition for a role on Fox’s ‘Empire’ season 2, check out the casting call details below:

Fox’s ‘Empire’ Season 2 Casting Call

Coffee Shop Casting Call

CASTING CALL: EMPIRE EPISODE 209 SHOOT DATE: TBD, between 9/29 and 10/8 ( We will let you know the official date when we have it.) RATE: $80/8 LOCATION: Location Chicago ROLES: CAFE PATRONS

Male & Female, ages 18-60, Caucasian. Upscale looks, nice wardrobe,

If interested and available, send an email to extras4empire@gmail.com

1) Put COFFEE HOUSE in the subject line

2) Include your name, age, height, weight, phone number, zip code and email address

3) Send a head shot, professional or candid photo in jpeg format –Make sure the photo is taken in decent lighting (no selfies), no sunglasses, no hats!. Show us your style but make sure we can see your face! The better the photo, the better your chance of being submitted. *NOTE: NAME YOUR JPEG PHOTO WITH YOUR FULL NAME!!!

Right click on the photo and it will give you an option to re-name the file, Re-name it with your full name. We need you to start doing this on every submission.

We will let you know if you are in consideration!

Drug Addicts Casting Call

CASTING CALL: EMPIRE SHOOT DATE: TBD, between 9/29 and 10/8 ( We will let you know the official date when we have it.) RATE: $80/8 LOCATION: Location Chicago ROLES: Drug Addicts (You must be comfortable portraying this role)

Male & Female, ages 18-60, all ethnicities. We are looking for people who look like they hang out in a crack house, skinny, strung out, downscale looks. (This could be a chance to play something completely against your type!)

*NOTE: No real drugs will be consumed for this shoot. Seriously guys. Just say no.

If interested and available, send an email to extras4empire@gmail.com

1) Put ADDICTS you are applying for in the subject line

2) Include your name, age, height, weight, phone number, zip code and email address

3) Send a head shot, professional or candid photo in jpeg format –Make sure the photo is taken in decent lighting (no selfies), no sunglasses, no hats!. Show us your style but make sure we can see your face! The better the photo, the better your chance of being submitted.

*NOTE: NAME YOUR JPEG PHOTO WITH YOUR FULL NAME!!!

Right click on the photo and it will give you an option to re-name the file, Re-name it with your full name. We need you to start doing this on every submission.

4) State that you are comfortable with the content of the scene.

We will let you know if you are in consideration!

If you are not local and/or do not fit the description, do not apply