FX’s The Bear Season 5 Casting in Chicago: Stand-In Needed for “Neil Fak”

FX’s critically acclaimed dramedy The Bear is back for Season 5, and 4 Star Casting is currently seeking an experienced stand-in for an upcoming episode filming in Chicago, IL. This is a paid background booking, and you must be local to Chicago (no travel is provided).

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Quick Details 📌

🎬 Project: The Bear – Season 5
🎭 Role: Stand-In – Neil Fak
📍 Location: Chicago, IL (local hires only)
📅 Shoot Dates: Mon 12/15 & Tue 12/16
💵 Rate: $180 / 8 hours
🕒 Availability: Must confirm open availability for the dates above, and share availability for the rest of the season (through 2/20)

Stand-In Specs (Neil Fak) 👕

📏 Height: 5’6”
👚 T-shirt size: XXL or 3XL
📌 Photo reference mentioned in the notice (match as closely as possible)

✅ Important: You must have stand-in experience to submit.

How to Submit 📩

Email: extras4thebear@gmail.com

Subject line:
STAND IN – Neil Fak

Include the following (don’t skip anything):

🧩 Your stand-in experience (required)
🧾 Name, age range, height, weight, measurements
📍 City + ZIP
📱 Phone + email
📸 Attach photos (JPEG):
- ✅ 1 headshot/candid (good lighting, no selfies, no sunglasses)
- ✅ 1 full-body photo
🚗 Transportation (Uber, bus, own vehicle, etc.)
🗓️ Confirm you are available Mon 12/15 & Tue 12/16
📆 Share your availability for the rest of the season (ending 2/20)

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