NBC Casting Calls and Auditions

NBC ‘Chicago Fire’ Season 15 Casting Call for Tren

Job Description

Chicago Fire is casting hip and trendy males and females in their 20s to 40s, all ethnicities, to work as coffee patrons and pedestrians on Thursday, October 1. These are paid, non-speaking extra roles for talent local to Chicago, the suburbs, and surrounding border states to Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a background extra portraying coffee patrons and pedestrians
• Be available for a 12-hour shoot day starting as early as 5:30 AM
• Follow direction from the production team on set

Requirements

• Males and females, ages 20s to 40s, all ethnicities
• Local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding border states to Illinois only
• Not already scheduled on Chicago Fire this week
• Submit a recent color photo (no selfies or headshots) with height, weight, age, phone number, city, state, and clothing sizes

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours, time and a half after 8 hours

Job Description

Chicago Fire is casting paid, non-speaking background talent to portray bystanders. Seeking men and women of all ethnicities for filming starting at 6:30 AM.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a bystander on camera
• Follow direction from the production team on set

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 20s to 40s, all ethnicities
• Must not have worked on the show in the last two weeks
• Valid government ID and Social Security card, or a current U.S. passport

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours, time and a half after 8 hours

NBC ‘Chicago Fire’ Casting Call for Female Child Photo Double

Job Description

The casting team for the NBC drama “Chicago Fire” is searching for a female child photo double, “PD Josie.” A photo double matches the actor’s build, complexion, and hair color, and is filmed in wide and insert shots in place of the actor. This is a non-speaking, paid role, and the production is hiring local talent from Chicago, the suburbs, and surrounding border states only.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for the actor in wide and insert shots
• Match the actor’s build, complexion, and hair color on camera
• Keep up with schoolwork with the on-set studio teacher

Requirements

• Caucasian girl, ages 10 to 13
• 4’9″ to 4’11”, slender to medium build, black hair
• Local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding border states
• Must have a Joan Philo Casting work permit (the production will explain how to get one)

Compensation

• $170 for 6 hours (time and a half after 6 hours)

NBC ‘Chicago Fire’ Casting Call for Bystanders 9.29

Job Description

A Chicago-area casting office is seeking men and women in their 20s through 70s, all ethnicities, as paid non-speaking extras for an upcoming episode of a popular network firefighter drama. Scenes film Tuesday, September 29 (outdoor bystander scene) and Wednesday, September 30 (hospital scene) – you will work one date only. Must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or border states to Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a background extra in an outdoor bystander or hospital scene
• Follow direction from assistant directors on set
• Be prepared for a long shoot day, starting as early as 5:30 AM

Requirements

• Males and females, ages 20s to 70s, all ethnicities
• Local to Chicago, suburbs, or border states to IL only
• Med Tech roles cannot have arm, hand, or neck tattoos

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours, time and a half after 8 hours

Male Firefighter Background Actors for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking clean-shaven male background actors in their 20s–50s, of all ethnicities, to portray firefighters in an exterior firehouse scene. These paid, non-speaking roles do not require real firefighting experience.

Applicants must be local to Chicago, its suburbs, or states bordering Illinois. Filming may last approximately 12 hours, with a start time as early as 5:30 a.m. New extras are welcome, and the production is also casting season-to-season background talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter in an exterior firehouse scene.
• Follow the production team’s direction during filming.
• Maintain consistent appearance and actions between takes.

Requirements

• Male talent in their 20s–50s.
• All ethnicities are welcome.
• Must be clean-shaven.
• Be local to Chicago, its suburbs, or a state bordering Illinois.
• Be available for an approximately 12-hour filming day and a possible 5:30 a.m. start.
• Submit a recent color photograph.
• Include your height, weight, age, phone number, city, state, and clothing sizes.
• State when you last worked on “Chicago Fire,” if applicable.
• If you are a new extra, write “New Extra” at the top of your email.

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours.
• Time and a half after 8 hours.
• Paid, non-speaking background work.

Male and Female Extras for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is casting paid male and female extras for an outdoor scene filming in the Chicago area. The production is seeking adults of various ages and ethnicities to appear in non-speaking background roles. This opportunity is open to local talent from Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, and nearby states bordering Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a non-speaking background actor on “Chicago Fire.”
• Participate in outdoor scenes as directed by the production team.
• Follow instructions from assistant directors and other crew members.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
• Be prepared for an extended production day.

Requirements

• Men and women in their 20s–70s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or states bordering Illinois.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors.
• Must be available for a production day that may last approximately 12 hours.

Compensation

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

Real Firefighters for “Chicago Fire” Background Roles

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking real male and female firefighters of all ethnicities for paid, non-speaking background roles in an outdoor scene. Applicants must be local to Chicago, its suburbs, or states bordering Illinois.

Filming may last approximately 12 hours, with a start time as early as 5 a.m. An optional second filming day may be offered, with confirmation expected only after the first day wraps.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter in an outdoor television scene.
• Bring authentic firefighting experience to your background performance.
• Follow the production team’s direction throughout filming.

Requirements

• Be a real firefighter.
• Male and female applicants of all ethnicities are welcome.
• Be local to Chicago, its suburbs, or a state bordering Illinois.
• Be available for a potentially 12-hour filming day and an early morning call time.
• Indicate whether you are also available for the optional second day.
• Submit a recent color photograph of yourself in uniform.
• Include your height, weight, age, phone number, city, state, and clothing sizes.

Compensation

• Primary filming day: $206 for 8 hours, plus time and a half after 8 hours.
• Additional $25 special ability bump for the primary filming day.
• Optional second day: $136.40 for 8 hours, plus time and a half after 8 hours.
• Participation in the second day is not required.

Chicago Fire – Redhead Female Stand-In

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking a redhead female stand-in for an upcoming production in Chicago, Illinois. The selected performer will work as a stand-in for an actor, helping the crew prepare lighting and camera setups before filming. This paid stand-in opportunity is open to talent local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and nearby border states.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a stand-in for an actor during production.
• Assist the crew with lighting and camera blocking.
• Match the actor’s position and movements as directed.
• Follow instructions from the production team throughout the workday.
• Maintain professionalism and reliability on set.

Requirements

• Caucasian female, ages 30–50.
• Red hair.
• Height between 5’6″ and 5’8″.
• Weight between 120 and 150 lbs.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states.
• Stand-in or previous on-set experience is preferred.

Compensation

• $192 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours.

Upscale Restaurant Talent for “You’re Killing Me 2”

Job Description

“You’re Killing Me 2” is seeking upscale, wealthy-looking talent for a restaurant scene filming in Hamilton. This non-union background casting call is looking for performers with polished appearances, attractive on-camera presence, and high-end wardrobe suitable for an upscale dining environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray bartenders, diners, and waitstaff in an upscale restaurant scene.
• Perform naturally as a background actor in a professional production.
• Bring a polished and sophisticated presence to the scene.
• Follow direction from the production team while filming.
• Maintain professionalism throughout the production.

Requirements

• Non-union and AABP talent only.
• Seeking one good-looking male bartender.
• Seeking one very upscale male diner.
• Seeking one attractive female waitress.
• Seeking two attractive male waiters.
• Must have appropriate upscale wardrobe.
• Must be able to work in Hamilton.
• New faces are encouraged.

Compensation

• Compensation details will be discussed with selected talent.

Featured Female Lieutenant and CFD Headquarters Background Actors

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking non-speaking background actors for scenes set at CFD Headquarters. The production is looking for a featured female performer to portray a fire lieutenant, along with men and women to portray office staff, firefighters, and lieutenants. Talent should have a professional appearance appropriate for a fire department headquarters environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a fire lieutenant, firefighter, office employee, or other CFD headquarters professional.
• Perform natural non-speaking background actions during scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain continuity and a professional on-camera appearance.
• Attend a wardrobe fitting if selected and required.

Requirements

• Featured Female Lieutenant: Women ages 40–60, open to all ethnicities.
• Additional Roles: Men and women ages 20–60, open to all ethnicities.
• Male firefighter talent must be clean-shaven with short hair.
• Male talent should be comfortable portraying firefighters, lieutenants, or office professionals.
• Female talent should be comfortable portraying lieutenants or office professionals.
• Must be able to work in the Chicago area.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity; rate details will be discussed.