“Empire Wednesday” is seeking on-air correspondents to host an 18 week live stream event from the weekly “Empire” viewing parties held in cities nationally; created by Henry Butler and hosted by Leah Daniels Butler and Shawn Holiday; Empire Wednesdays began as weekly viewing parties in Los Angeles and Chicago for season one of the #1 television show “Empire”. Expanding the brand for season two, Empire Wednesday will now be held in multiple markets (see below) nationally and linked together via a live stream from each city.  Joining the team for season two, actor Carl Payne will anchor the live stream event.

WHO: Leah Daniels Butler, casting Director for Empire, who also cast roles for Lee Daniel’s The Butler and discovered talents like Gaborey Sidebey,  Henry Butler, COO of 1OneNinety5 Holdings; Carl Payne (Martin); Shawn Holiday, Senior VP of A&R Columbia Records;  Empire Wednesday.

WHEN: SEPTEMBER 2nd – SEPTEMBER 9th (Submission Period)

 

SUBMISSIONS: Post a recent .30 second video on YouTube, email a link of the video to EmpireWednesdayCasting@gmail.com.  Be sure to tag #EmpireWednesday in your YouTube video and then share it on Facebook  and tag “Empire Wednesdays” – with an S. Encourage your friends and followers to view, like, post and re-post your submission.

SELECTIONS: Talent will be chosen based on overall personality and social media impact; we are seeking social media influencers with trendsetter/tastemakers ability!

MARKETS: Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Des Moines, Detroit, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York, Oakland, Philadelphia, Seattle, St. Louis and Washington D.C. (more cities TBA).

RULES: To be eligible you must live within a 50 mile radius of the host city. Only YouTube links will be accepted.  DO NOT SEND ACTUAL VIDEO!