Auditions and casting information for new NBC series ‘Chicago Fire’

Lauren German EMT Leslie Shay Chicago Fire

Hawaii Five-0‘s Lauren German plays fearless EMT Leslie Shay.
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The new drama series “Chicago Fire” has been picked up for season one by NBC, which made the announcement in May, 2012. The show follows the lives of the firefighters and paramedics working at the Chicago Fire Department – firehouse of Engine 55, Truck 81, Squad 3, Medic 61, and Battalion 25. The show’s starring, co-starring, and guest starring roles are being cast out of New York, with additional principal actor casting in Chicago where shooting will take place. All of the stand-ins and extras will be hired in the Chicago area. The show begins production in July, 2012.

Open casting call for major feature film ‘Promised Land’ near Pittsburgh

Actress Sara Lindsey Promised Land

The beautiful and talented rising star Sara Lindsey will play Claire Allen.
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The Matt Damon starring vehicle “Promised Land” is holding an open casting call for extras in the Pittsburgh area. The casting director also needs volunteers to help out at the open casting call, which is expected to have a large turnout. Filming will take place in Apollo, Avonmore and other surrounding areas in Pennsylvania from late April to early June, 2012. Email submissions are also being accepted for people who can not attend the open casting call. This casting director loves casting people who are new to the business, so there is no concern about not having any acting experience.