TV watchers know it well. Sooner or later, every cop show gets around to doing The Chinatown Episode, in which the show's respective law enforcement team must solve some sort of Asian-themed crime. (It is also known as The Koreatown Episode or The Little Saigon Episode.) And that week, a bunch of Asian Americans actors get some work as guest stars and background extras. It's a time-honored TV tradition.
(The exception is Hawaii Five-0. I'd argue that every episode of Hawaii Five-0 is The Chinatown Episode.)
So it looks like NBC's cop drama Chicago PD is the latest show to take on The Chinatown Episode. I got this casting call passed along to me, seeking Asian American extras in Chicago area for an upcoming shoot. It looks like they need folks to play gangsters, sewing shop workers, grieving mothers, dead bodies, and general background set dressing for Chinatown scenes. They even need a young girl to play a gunshot victim!
Here's the rundown:
1. "CHINATOWN GENERAL" - ACTION/CRIME SCENES!
Asian Males and Females, All Ages for Chinatown action/crime scenes, restaurant scenes, hotel scenes, stores, DMV photos, case file photos, etc.[All Minors under 16 must have a Tail Sticks Casting Work Permit before March 3rd. Please follow our MINOR PERMIT INSTRUCTIONS at our website to obtain this permit. This permit is good for a year! Get it now!]
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2. "BOX CAR GIRLS" - FEATURED DEAD BODY SPOTS
Asian Females, Age range 16-18 years old [to look younger], to play young victims. Applicants should be frail and youthful in appearance. Must be comfortable with playing a dead body, which entails laying still for an extended period of time and extensive special effects make-up. Higher pay rate. Must be available for a paid wardrobe fitting before film date. And film date is still TBD within 3/3-3/12.
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3. "36 OATHS" - FEATURED ASIAN MALE GANGSTERS
Asian Males, Age range: 20s-30s years old to play gangsters. Applicants should be 5'8" and taller, with an athletic build and an intimidating presence. Higher pay rate. Potential for a multiple-day Booking. Must be available for a paid wardrobe fitting before film date. And film dates are still TBD within 3/3-3/12.
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4. "MIAO-KE" - FEATURED ASIAN FEMALE YOUTH
Asian Female Minor, Age range: 7-9 years old to be a gunshot victim. Must be comfortable with playing an unconscious body, which entails laying still for an extended period of time and extensive special effects make-up. Higher pay rate. Must be available for a paid wardrobe fitting before film date. And film date is still TBD within 3/3-3/12 [All Minors under 16 must have a Tail Sticks Casting Work Permit before March 3rd. Please follow our MINOR PERMIT INSTRUCTIONS at our website to obtain this permit. This permit is good for a year! Get it now!]
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5. "STITCH WITCH" - FEATURED ASIAN FEMALES for work scene
Asian Females, Age range: LATE 20s and older to work in a sewing shop. Knowledge of how to use a sewing machine is a plus; but not essential. Must be available for a paid wardrobe fitting before film date. And film date is still TBD within 3/3-3/12.
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6. "CHARMED" - FEATURED ASIAN FEMALES
Asian Females, Age range: 40s-60s to play grieving mothers. Acting sensibility is a must! Must be available for a paid wardrobe fitting before film date. And film date is still TBD within 3/3-3/12.
Why do I get a really bad feeling about this episode?
More info here: Seeking ASIAN Americans for paid extra roles on NBC's Hit TV Show Chicago P.D.
