NBC Casting Calls and Auditions

African American Male Actor for Featured Hospital Scene Role

Job Description
A production is seeking an African American male actor in his 70s for a featured, non-speaking role in a hospital scene portraying a dying patient. This is a strong opportunity for talent with a natural on-camera presence who can deliver emotional realism without dialogue. Local hires only.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a dying patient in a featured, non-speaking hospital scene

• Follow direction closely to achieve emotional realism and continuity

• Remain still and camera-ready through multiple takes

• Work professionally with the cast and crew on a fast-paced set

Requirements

• African American male, appears in his 70s

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

• Must be comfortable performing a non-speaking featured role

• Must be able to provide current photos reflecting present hair length and facial hair

• Reliable, punctual, and able to take direction well

Compensation

• Paid featured background role (rate provided upon selection)

Paid TV Extras for Special Episode

Job Description
A special episode of a network television drama is seeking paid extras for multiple shoot days. This is a great opportunity for performers who want on-set experience, professional set exposure, and the chance to be featured in a high-energy production. Casting is open to a wide range of looks, and all ethnicities are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a non-speaking extra in scripted scenes

• Follow direction from assistant directors and background team

• Maintain continuity with wardrobe and actions across multiple takes

• Arrive on time, stay attentive, and remain professional throughout the day

Requirements

• Male and female talent, ages 18–70

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must be available for all required shoot dates (multi-day booking)

• Must be a local hire to Chicago and nearby suburbs, including surrounding border states to Illinois

• Must have a current color photo that reflects your present hair and facial hair

Compensation

• Paid background role (rate provided upon selection)

Featured Non-Speaking Hospital Patient Role for African American Men

Job Description
A television production is seeking African American men in their 70s for a featured, non-speaking hospital scene portraying a dying patient. This role is a strong opportunity for talent who can convey emotion and realism on camera without dialogue. Local hires only, with casting prioritizing current photos for director review.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a hospital patient in a featured, non-speaking scene

• Follow direction closely to maintain emotional realism and continuity

• Remain camera-ready and able to hold position through multiple takes

• Work professionally and respectfully on a busy set

Requirements

• African American men, appears in 70s

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

• Comfortable performing a featured non-speaking role in a hospital setting

• Must provide current color photos that reflect present hair length and facial hair

• Reliable, punctual, and able to take direction well

Compensation

• Paid featured extra role (rate provided upon selection)

Featured Non-Speaking Nurse Extra Roles for TV Hospital Scene

Job Description
A television production is seeking male and female talent to portray nurses in a featured, non-speaking hospital scene. This is a great opportunity for performers who can bring a professional, believable medical presence to camera while working in a fast-paced set environment. Casting is open to a wide range of looks, and all ethnicities are encouraged to apply. Local hires only.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a nurse in a featured, non-speaking hospital scene

• Follow direction closely to maintain continuity across takes

• Perform natural background actions appropriate for a medical setting

• Remain camera-ready, attentive, and professional throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Male and female talent, appears 20s–50s

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

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

• Comfortable performing a featured non-speaking role in a hospital environment

• Must provide current color photos reflecting present hair length and facial hair

• Reliable, punctual, and able to take direction well

Compensation

• Paid featured extra role (rate provided upon selection)

Job Description

A production is casting male and female non-speaking extras to appear as a featured Nurse in a hospital scene. Talent must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, and surrounding border states to Illinois. All ethnicities are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a Nurse in a featured, non-speaking background role.

• Follow direction from the director and on-set team to support the scene’s realism and continuity.

• Maintain a professional, set-ready attitude and be camera-ready throughout filming.

• Provide accurate wardrobe sizing details to support costuming needs.

Requirements

• Males and females, all ethnicities, 20s to 50s.

• Must be local to Chicago, suburbs, and surrounding border states to IL only.

• Must be comfortable working as a featured non-speaking extra in a hospital setting.

• Must submit a recent color photo that reflects your current look (current hair length and facial hair, if applicable).

• Male sizing details: suit jacket, T-shirt, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, shoe size

• Female sizing details: T-shirt, dress, pants, shoe size

Compensation Details
This is a paid featured non-speaking extra opportunity. Specific pay rate was not provided in the casting notice.

Job Description

A special episode is seeking paid, non-speaking background actors (extras) from the Western Suburbs of Chicago. Casting is open to males and females, all ethnicities, ages 18–70. Talent must be local to the Chicago area and able to work a multi-day shoot. Submissions will be reviewed based on photo, availability, and provided sizing details.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background roles as directed in a non-speaking capacity.

• Follow on-set instructions from the director and production team.

• Arrive camera-ready and maintain a professional attitude throughout filming.

• Wear appropriate wardrobe based on your provided sizes (production may assign wardrobe needs).

• Remain available for all required workdays for continuity.

Requirements

• Male or female, ages 18–70.

• All ethnicities welcome.

• Must be local to the Western Suburbs of Chicago / surrounding Illinois area.

• Must be available for all required shoot days (multi-day commitment required).

• Must submit a recent color photo that reflects your current look (including current hair length and facial hair, if applicable).

• Male sizing details: suit jacket, T-shirt, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, shoe size

• Female sizing details: T-shirt, dress, pants, shoe size

Compensation Details
This is a paid background acting opportunity. Specific rate details were not provided in the casting notice.

Job Description

A production in the Chicago area is seeking African American men in their 70s for a featured, non-speaking extra role portraying a dying patient in a hospital scene. Talent must be local to the Chicago area (including suburbs and surrounding border states to Illinois) and able to provide requested photos and details for director review.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a non-speaking featured background role as a hospital patient.

• Follow on-set direction from the director and crew.

• Maintain a professional, camera-ready presence during filming.

• Provide accurate wardrobe sizing and appearance details as requested.

Requirements

• African American men, age range: 70s.

• Must be local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding border states to Illinois (Illinois-area locals only).

• Must be comfortable performing a non-speaking featured background role.

• Must submit a recent color photo showing current hair length and facial hair (photos will be shown to the director).

Compensation Details
Compensation was not provided in the casting notice.

Teen Extras for Paid Student Scene

Job Description
A production is casting male and female teens ages 16–19 for a paid extra opportunity in a non-speaking student scene. This role will film outdoors and is open to all ethnicities. Casting is looking for teens who can bring natural, everyday energy on camera and follow simple on-set direction. This is a local hire opportunity for talent in Chicago and surrounding suburbs/border states (to IL only).

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a student in an outdoor background scene

• Follow direction for movement, timing, and continuity

• Maintain a consistent look and performance across multiple takes

• Work professionally on set during an extended filming day if needed

Requirements

• Ages 16–19

• Open to all ethnicities

• Must be able to work as a local hire to Illinois (Chicago and surrounding areas)

• Must be comfortable filming outdoors

• Submit a current color photo showing your current hairstyle/color

• No beards, no mustaches

• No headshots, no comp cards, no sunglasses, no hats, and no photos cropped with your head/hair cut off

Compensation

• $132.80 / 8 hours

• Overtime: time-and-a-half after 8 hours

Teen Background Actors Needed for Outdoor Student Scene (Ages 16–19)

Job Description
A production is seeking male and female teen background actors (all ethnicities, ages 16–19) for an outdoor paid student scene. This teen extras casting opportunity is ideal for performers who can look like real students on camera and follow direction on a fast-paced set. Local talent in Chicago and surrounding areas is needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a student in an outdoor scene with natural, believable behavior

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity across multiple takes

• Arrive on time, camera-ready, and prepared to work outdoors

• Work professionally with the background team throughout the shoot day

Requirements

• Ages 16–19, male and female, all ethnicities encouraged

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Chicago and surrounding areas (IL only)

• Must provide recent color photos showing current hairstyle and overall look

• Grooming guidelines (as required for this scene):

  • Current hairstyle/color/cut must match photos

  • No beards, no mustaches

  • No headshots only (must include clear current photos)

  • No sunglasses photos, no hats

  • Photos must not crop off hair/head at the edge of the image

• On-set experience is welcome but not required

Compensation

• $132.80 for 8 hours

• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours

• Lunch provided if working the full day

Background Actors Needed for “Chicago Fire” (All Ethnicities, 20s–60s)

Job Description
A production is seeking male and female background actors (all ethnicities, ages 20s–60s) for a TV extras casting opportunity on Chicago Fire. Filming will take place in Chicago on the North Side, outdoors. This is a great fit for local talent looking for background acting jobs and on-set experience on a major TV series.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a neighbor/background character in outdoor TV scenes

• Follow direction from the background team and maintain continuity

• Arrive on time, camera-ready, and ready to work outdoors

• Provide a natural, believable on-camera presence

Requirements

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

• Must be able to work as a local in Chicago and surrounding areas (IL only)

• Must be comfortable filming outdoors on the North Side of Chicago

• If you have not worked in the past two weeks and are not currently scheduled, you may be prioritized

• Must be able to provide recent photos and basic stats if selected

Compensation

• Pay rate will be provided to selected talent