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Firehouse Background Extras for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking men and women to work as non-speaking background extras in an interior firehouse scene. The production is casting talent to portray firefighters, white-shirt personnel, and administrative staff. This paid background acting opportunity is open to performers in their 20s–60s who are local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray firefighters, white-shirt personnel, or administrative staff in a firehouse scene.
• Perform natural background actions appropriate to a working firehouse environment.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain character and continuity during the production day.
• Remain professional and camera-ready while on set.

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 20s–60s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Men must be clean-shaven.
• Must be comfortable performing in a non-speaking background role.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half overtime after 8 hours.

Police, Military, Firefighters, and First Responder Background Actors for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking men and women to portray police officers, military personnel, firefighters, and first responders in upcoming scenes. The production is looking for both real professionals with police, military, or firefighting experience and background actors who can convincingly portray these roles. Talent must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray police officers, military personnel, firefighters, or first responders in background scenes.
• Perform realistic first responder and public safety actions as directed.
• Follow instructions from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain an authentic and professional presence on camera.
• Real professionals may use their experience to bring additional authenticity to scenes.

Requirements

• Open to men and women.
• Real police officers, military personnel, and firefighters are encouraged to apply.
• Non-professional background actors in their 20s–60s are also being considered.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Men must be clean-shaven with short hair.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.

Compensation

• Real firefighters, police, and military: $206 for 8 hours, plus overtime after 8 hours.
• Special ability bump: $25.
• Non-real background actors: $136.40 for 8 hours, plus overtime after 8 hours.

Featured Patient Roles for Netflix Series “Trident”

Job Description

Netflix series “Trident” is seeking men and women for important featured roles portraying patients after testing. This casting opportunity is looking for performers ages 18–40 with strong acting ability and distinctive, memorable appearances. Talent with Asian, African, Arabic, Latin American, and other diverse ethnic backgrounds are being sought for these featured television roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a patient in featured scenes for the Netflix series “Trident.”
• Deliver natural and convincing on-camera performances.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Maintain character and continuity throughout filming.
• Attend a required costume fitting before production.

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 18–40.
• Seeking Asian, African, Arabic, Latin American, and other diverse ethnic backgrounds.
• Acting experience required.
• Distinctive, interesting, or unique appearances are an advantage.
• Must be available for all required filming days.
• Must be able to work in the Czech Republic.

Compensation

• CZK 4,000 per 12-hour filming day.
• CZK 500 for costume fitting.

Male Office Employee for “R.J. Decker” Season 2

Job Description

“R.J. Decker” Season 2 is seeking a male background actor to portray an office employee in an upcoming scene filming in Wilmington, North Carolina. This paid TV background acting opportunity is open to talent of all races who can naturally portray a professional workplace employee on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an office employee in a professional workplace scene.
• Perform natural office-related background actions.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain continuity and professional on-set behavior.

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 21–40.
• Open to all races and ethnicities.
• Comfortable portraying a professional office employee.
• Must be able to work in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours.

NASCAR Fans and Racing Enthusiasts for “Thunder Road” Season 1

Job Description

“Thunder Road” Season 1 is seeking men and women who are genuine NASCAR fans and stock car racing enthusiasts to appear in an upcoming scene. This background acting opportunity is ideal for people who actively follow NASCAR, know the drivers, watch races regularly, or spend time at the track. Selected talent will bring authentic racing knowledge, enthusiasm, and fan energy to the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an authentic NASCAR fan in background scenes.
• Bring genuine enthusiasm and knowledge of stock car racing to the set.
• React naturally and energetically during racing-related scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Help create a believable NASCAR fan atmosphere on camera.

Requirements

• Open to men and women.
• Genuine interest in NASCAR and stock car racing.
• Knowledge of NASCAR drivers, races, or the racing season is a strong plus.
• Comfortable portraying an enthusiastic race fan on camera.
• Must be able to work in Senoia, Georgia.

Compensation

• $182 for 12 hours per day.

Kitchen Staff for “Thunder Road” Season 1

Job Description

“Thunder Road” Season 1 is seeking background talent with real kitchen experience to portray staff at an established local bar. This recurring background acting opportunity is looking for people who can work naturally and confidently in a restaurant or bar kitchen environment while creating an authentic on-screen workplace.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a kitchen staff member in bar and restaurant scenes.
• Perform realistic kitchen tasks naturally on camera.
• Help create an authentic working kitchen environment.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Return for additional filming if selected as recurring kitchen staff.

Requirements

• Real kitchen experience required.
• Must be comfortable working naturally in a restaurant or bar kitchen environment.
• Must be able to work in Senoia, Georgia.
• Availability for recurring work is preferred.

Compensation

• $182 for 12 hours per day.

Bartenders and Servers for “Thunder Road” Season 1

Job Description

“Thunder Road” Season 1 is seeking background actors to portray experienced bartenders and servers at an established local hometown bar. This recurring background acting opportunity is ideal for talent who can naturally portray bar or restaurant staff, with real hospitality industry experience considered a plus. Selected performers may return throughout the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a bartender or server in local bar scenes.
• Perform realistic bar and restaurant service actions on camera.
• Interact naturally with patrons and other performers.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Return for additional episodes if selected for a recurring role.

Requirements

• Men and women who can convincingly portray experienced bartenders or servers.
• Real bar, restaurant, or hospitality experience is a plus.
• Comfortable working naturally in a bar environment.
• Must be able to work in Senoia, Georgia.
• Availability for recurring work is preferred.

Compensation

• $182 for 12 hours per day.

Attractive Athletic Talent to Portray Friends of Principal Actress

Job Description

An upcoming production is seeking attractive, athletic talent in their 20s to portray friends of a principal actress. This background acting opportunity is ideal for performers with an energetic, fit, and camera-ready appearance who can naturally portray members of an active and stylish friend group.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a friend of the principal actress in on-camera scenes.
• Bring an energetic, natural, and confident presence to the role.
• Interact naturally with principal and background performers.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism while on set.

Requirements

• Talent in their 20s.
• Attractive and athletic appearance.
• Energetic, fit, and confident on camera.
• Comfortable portraying a friend of a principal character.
• Must be able to work in New York City.

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity.

Bar Regulars and Patrons for “Thunder Road” Season 1

Job Description

“Thunder Road” Season 1 is seeking men and women to portray bar regulars and patrons at an established local hometown bar. This background acting opportunity is looking for talent who can naturally create the atmosphere of a lived-in rural bar, portraying familiar faces and longtime customers. Some performers may be selected as recurring bar regulars and return throughout the series.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a local bar regular or patron in background scenes.
• Create a natural and authentic hometown bar atmosphere.
• Interact naturally with other background performers during filming.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout each scene.
• Return for additional filming if selected as a recurring bar regular.

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 21 and older.
• Open to a variety of ages and character types.
• Must be comfortable portraying a bar patron or longtime local regular.
• Must be able to work in Senoia, Georgia.
• Must be available for single-day or potential multi-day bookings.

Compensation

• $182 for 12 hours per day.

Swimming Pool Background Talent

Job Description

An upcoming production filming in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is seeking background actors for swimming pool scenes. This opportunity is looking for talent who are comfortable working in and around a pool, wearing swimwear on camera, and participating in water-based scenes. A pay bump will be provided to performers who are asked to enter the water.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background characters in swimming pool scenes.
• Work comfortably in and around a swimming pool.
• Wear appropriate swimwear while appearing on camera.
• Enter the water if selected for water-based scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.

Requirements

• Ages 18–35.
• Must be comfortable wearing swimwear on camera.
• Must be comfortable working around a swimming pool.
• Must be available to work in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity.
• Additional pay bump for talent asked to enter the water.

Military Experienced Actors for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking men and women with real military experience for paid, non-speaking background roles in an upcoming exterior scene filming in the Chicago area. This opportunity is looking for authentic military professionals and veterans who can bring their real-world experience, discipline, and presence to the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a non-speaking background actor on “Chicago Fire.”
• Use real-world military experience to bring authenticity to the scene.
• Perform natural background actions as directed by the production team.
• Follow on-set instructions and maintain continuity between takes.
• Remain professional and prepared throughout an extended filming day.

Requirements

• Men and women with real military experience.
• Ages 20s–60s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Male talent must be clean-shaven with short hair in accordance with the requested look.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois.
• Must be comfortable working an exterior scene.
• Early morning availability may be required.

Compensation

• $206 for 8 hours.
• Overtime paid at time-and-a-half after 8 hours.
• Additional $25 special ability bump.

Grandfather for “911 Nashville” Wedding Scene

Job Description

The 20th Century Television series “911 Nashville” is seeking a male background actor to portray the grandfather of the groom in an upcoming wedding scene filming in Franklin, Tennessee. This non-union background acting opportunity is looking for talent who can bring a natural and authentic family presence to the on-camera celebration.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the groom’s grandfather in a wedding scene.
• Participate naturally in family and wedding-related background activity.
• Interact authentically with other performers as directed.
• Follow instructions from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism during an extended filming day.

Requirements

• Black male.
• Ages 55–70.
• Comfortable portraying the grandfather of the groom.
• Must be prepared for a filming day of 12 hours or longer.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Franklin, Tennessee, and surrounding areas.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours.
• Overtime paid at time-and-a-half after 8 hours.