The upcoming Fox television series “The Exorcist” is now casting extras for an upcoming episode. The show is shooting in Chicago, and casting directors are looking for locals to be in the shoot! According to Fox, The Exorcist is a propulsive psychological thriller following two very different priests tackling one family’s case of horrifying demonic possession. Father Tomas Ortega is the new face of the Catholic Church: progressive, ambitious and compassionate. He runs a small but loyal parish in the suburbs of Chicago. He has no idea that his quiet life is about to change forever. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, another priest finds himself locked in a life-and-death struggle with evil.
The shoot will take place on Thursday, 8/18 and Friday, 8/19. Casting directors are seeking males and females that are between the ages of 22 and 65 years old of all ethnicities to portray El Train Riders. They looking for a wide variety of people who would be riding the El Train including party girls, late night cleaning crew, baseball fans, frat boys, etc. There will be a stunt being performed during this scenes, so we are looking for athletic types and/or people who are quick on their feet and take direction well. You must also not get motion sickness, the El Train will be making the loop during the entire shoot. (you must be available to work both the overnight shoots).
If interested and available, send an email with the following to extras4theexorcist@gmail.com: Put the role you’re submitting for in the subject line of your email. Please label the subject line with all of the roles you wish to be considered for. Include name, age, height, weight, phone number, current zip code and email address. Send 2 RECENT, candid photos of yourself (one full length and one from the shoulders up so we can clearly see your face) preferably in the role you’re submitting for! The better the photo quality, the better your chance of being chosen. Name your jpeg with your full name. Let them know if you have worked on the pilot, and if so, what role(s) you’ve played.