NBC Casting Calls and Auditions

Dressed Firefighter Extras (Clean-Shaven Males)

Job Description
A production filming in the Chicago area is seeking clean-shaven male extras to portray dressed firefighters. This background role is ideal for talent with a polished, uniform-ready look and the ability to take direction on a busy set. Casting is focused on short hair, clean-shaven men across all ethnicities, ages 20s–40s. Location: Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and nearby border states (to IL only).

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a uniformed firefighter in background scenes.

• Follow on-set direction, hit marks, and maintain continuity between takes.

• Remain camera-ready with a neat, clean-shaven appearance and short hair.

• Be prepared for a full filming day and work efficiently in a team setting.

Requirements

• Male, clean-shaven, short hair.

• All ethnicities, ages 20s–40s.

• Must be local to Chicago/suburbs or able to work in Illinois from surrounding border states.

• Must be available for the scheduled shoot day provided by production.

• If previously booked in the last two weeks, be ready to share that information.

Compensation

• Pay rate not listed.

Featured Barfly Role for TV Series (Chicago Area)

Job Description
A TV series is casting featured, non-speaking background talent to portray a barfly in a bar scene filming in the Chicago area. This is a featured extra opportunity for males who can deliver a natural, believable bar atmosphere look on camera. Talent must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or surrounding border states to Illinois, and should be ready to submit a clear recent color photo and full sizing details for quick director review.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured barfly in a bar scene with natural, realistic behavior

• Follow on-set direction for blocking, timing, and continuity

• Maintain a professional, camera-ready presence throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Male, ages 30s–40s

• All ethnicities encouraged

• Must be local to Chicago/suburbs or surrounding border states to IL

• Must be available for the filming day

• Do not submit if you have worked in the past two weeks

• Must provide full measurements/sizes: height, weight, suit jacket, T-shirt, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam (plus age, phone, and state)

Compensation

• Featured pay: $165 for 8 hours

• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours

• Payment by check approximately two weeks after filming (if cast)

Featured Firefighter Extras (Non-Speaking, Chicago Area)

Job Description
A featured background casting is seeking good-looking, fit men in their 20s to early 30s to portray dressed firefighters (no real firefighter experience required). This is a Chicago-area local hire opportunity for talent who can present a clean, professional firefighter look on camera. The role is featured and non-speaking, ideal for performers looking for Chicago extras work and featured background roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a dressed firefighter in featured, non-speaking scenes

• Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity

• Maintain a clean, camera-ready appearance throughout filming

• Arrive prepared with correct wardrobe sizing details for costuming

Requirements

• Must be local to Chicago, IL suburbs or surrounding border states to IL

• Men, 20s to early 30s, fit/athletic build

• Clean-shaven with short hair

• All ethnicities welcome

• Reliable transportation and full availability for the shoot day

• Must be able to provide clothing sizes (height, weight, T-shirt, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, shoe)

Compensation

• $165 for 8 hours

Stand-In (Caucasian Female, Red/Reddish Hair)

Job Description
A television production is casting a Caucasian female stand-in to work on set in the Chicago area. This paid stand-in role is for someone with red or reddish hair and a slim to medium build who can match an actor’s general look. As a stand-in, you’ll be used for lighting, camera blocking, and setup before the principal actor steps in—so being patient, professional, and comfortable taking technical direction is key.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for an actor during lighting setups and camera blocking

• Follow direction from the crew for marks, timing, and positioning

• Maintain continuity in posture and movement while scenes are prepped

• Remain focused and available on set for repeated technical adjustments

Requirements

• Caucasian female, ages 20s–40s

• Red or reddish hair

• Slim to medium build

• Must be local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding border states to IL

• Comfortable working closely with the crew in a technical stand-in role

• Must provide a current color photo showing your current look (no headshots, no sunglasses, no hats, no cropped head/hair)

• Prior stand-in or extra experience helpful but not required

Compensation

• Paid stand-in role (rate provided if selected)

Firefighter (Male Background Extra)

Job Description
A television production is casting male background actors to portray firefighters in an upcoming scene. This paid background extra role is seeking talent with a clean, uniform-ready look who can follow direction and appear authentic on camera in a professional firehouse environment. Production is only considering local hires in the Chicago area and nearby border states that touch Illinois, and they are prioritizing new faces who have not worked on the show recently.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter in a TV scene as background talent

• Follow direction for blocking, placement, and continuity

• Maintain a professional, camera-ready appearance on set

• Be comfortable wearing firefighter-related wardrobe as assigned by production

Requirements

• Male, ages 30s–50s

• African American, Asian, Indian, or Latino

• Clean-shaven with short hair

• Must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or surrounding border states to IL

• Must provide a current color photo that accurately shows your current facial hair/hair

• Photo rules: no headshots, no comp cards, no sunglasses, no hats, no cropped heads/hair

• Do not apply if you worked on this production within the last week

Compensation

• Paid background role (rate provided if selected)

Chicago-Area Extras (Cars, Pedestrians, Medics, Looky-Loos)

Job Description
A television production is casting local Chicago-area background talent for multiple extra roles, including people with cars, pedestrians, clean-shaven men with short hair to portray medics, and general “looky-loos” who can react naturally on camera. This paid background acting opportunity is open to all ethnicities and a wide age range. If you have a vehicle that fits the guidelines, you may be featured driving or parked on camera, but you can also be considered without a car.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a background extra in street and public scene setups

• For drivers: bring your vehicle and follow direction for staging and movement

• For pedestrians/looky-loos: provide natural reactions and realistic background action

• For medic roles: appear professional and uniform-ready as directed

• Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• Male and female, all ethnicities, ages 20s–70s

• Must be local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding border states to Illinois

• Do not apply if you worked on this production within the last week

• If submitting with a car: vehicle must be any color except red, black, or white

• Must provide a current color photo showing your current look (no headshots, no sunglasses, no hats, no cropped head/hair)

• Must provide full clothing sizes (production requires accurate sizing)

• For medics: clean-shaven men with short hair

Compensation

• Paid background roles (rate provided if selected)

Bar Patron (Male Background Extra)

Job Description
A television production is casting male background actors to portray bar patrons hanging out at a bar scene. This paid background extra opportunity is seeking talent with a natural, everyday look who can bring relaxed “barfly” energy on camera. Production is only considering local hires in the Chicago area and nearby border states that touch Illinois, and they are prioritizing new faces who haven’t worked recently on this show.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a bar patron in a casual bar hangout scene

• Follow direction for background action, placement, and continuity

• Maintain a natural, camera-ready appearance throughout filming

• Remain professional on set and available for the full workday

Requirements

• Male, ages 30s–40s

• All ethnicities welcome

• Must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or surrounding border states to IL

• Must provide a current color photo showing your current facial hair (if any)

• Photo rules: no headshots, no old pics, no sunglasses, no hats, no cropped heads/hair

• Do not apply if you worked on this production within the last week

Compensation

• Paid background role (rate provided if selected)

Firehouse Scene Roles (Male & Female, 20s–60s)

Job Description
A production is seeking men and women of all ethnicities to appear in a firehouse scene. Talent will portray everyday personnel and background characters in a business-casual environment. Firefighter roles require a clean-shaven appearance, while all other roles have no facial hair restrictions. Applicants must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray firehouse personnel or background characters naturally on camera

• Follow instructions from the on-set team

• Arrive wardrobe-ready in business-casual attire

• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout the shoot

• Be fully available for the scheduled filming date

Requirements

• Male and female talent, ages 20–60, all ethnicities

• Clean-shaven requirement applies only to firefighter roles

• Must not have worked on the production within the previous week

• Must be local to the Chicago area or nearby states

• Ability to appear in business-casual wardrobe

• Must be available for the filming date

• Clothing measurements needed:

  • Men: height, weight, suit jacket, T-shirt, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, shoe

  • Women: height, weight, T-shirt, dress, pants, shoe

Compensation

• Standard background rate based on production guidelines

• Additional details provided upon booking

White Shirt Firefighter Role (Male, 30s–50s)

Job Description
A production is seeking an African American male actor to portray a clean-shaven firefighter with short hair for an upcoming scene. This role requires strong on-camera presence, professionalism, and the ability to take direction well. Talent must be fully available for both a wardrobe fitting and the filming date.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter in a white-shirt position with confidence and authenticity

• Follow on-set instructions from the production team

• Maintain continuity in appearance throughout filming

• Arrive on time for both the fitting and shoot

• Work professionally with cast and crew in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• African American male, 30s to 50s

• Clean-shaven with short hair

• Current hairstyle must match submitted photo

• No hats, sunglasses, headshots, or professional comp cards in submitted photo

• Photo must show full face and hair with no cropping

• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states

• Must be available for both the fitting and filming

• Ability to work a full day on set

Compensation

• $132.80 for 8 hours

• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours

• Wardrobe fitting: $40/2

Featured Family Photo Shoot – Caucasian Son

Job Description
Casting talent for a featured still photo shoot in the Chicago area. Production is looking for individuals to portray the family of a male actor, specifically seeking a Caucasian son in his mid-20s to 30s. This is a paid opportunity for talent who can bring natural warmth, relatability, and family-friendly energy to a professional photoshoot. Talent must work as a local hire.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a featured still photo session

• Take direction from the photographer and creative team

• Bring natural expressions and believable family energy to the shoot

• Attend a scheduled fitting prior to the shoot date

• Arrive camera-ready and prepared with wardrobe details if requested

Requirements

• Caucasian male

• Ages mid-20s to mid-30s

• Blonde, red, or brown hair

• Must be local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding IL border states

• Must be available for the fitting and shoot date

Compensation

• $165 for 8 hours

• Time and a half after 8 hours

• Wardrobe fitting: $40