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Showtime’s new TV series The Chi is now casting child actors to work on scenes filming between June 14th through the June 23rd in Chicago, Illinois.
About
The Chi is a coming-of-age story that revolves around a group of people living on the South Side of Chicago. The series is written by Lena Waithe, known for her work in Bones and Master of None. The producer of the show is the famous rapper/actor Common. One of the main stars in the show will be Jason Mitchell from the hit movie Straight Outta Compton. In The Chi, Mitchell plays a young man with dreams of opening a restaurant in the South Side of Chicago. Although he is very motivated to follow his dreams, he is held back by a rough family life in a neighborhood riddled with crime and poverty.
Details
When: June 14th – June 23rd
Where: Chicago, Illinois
This is a great opportunity to be apart of a thought provoking series on a top tier network. Showtime is known for producing dozens of top shows like Homeland, Shameless, and Dexter. Working as an extra or featured character in this show will increase your exposure greatly as you build your resume. Do not hesitate to apply, this experience working for Showtime will surely help you make the connections needed to be successful as an actor or model.