NBC Casting Calls and Auditions

Experienced Stand-Ins for NBC Pilot “The Rockford Files”

Job Description
An NBC pilot is now casting experienced stand-ins for The Rockford Files, filming in Atlanta, Georgia. Production is seeking skilled stand-ins who understand the technical demands of working closely with camera and lighting departments during blocking, focus, and lighting setups.

Stand-ins play a critical behind-the-scenes role in scripted television production. This is a technical, on-set position requiring professionalism, strong attention to detail, and the ability to quickly take direction. Filming will take place throughout March, with potential long shoot days and weekend work required.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with camera and lighting departments during technical setups

• Stand in for principal actors during blocking and focus rehearsals

• Maintain continuity for lighting and framing

• Follow direction quickly and accurately

• Be available for long production days (up to 12 hours)

Requirements

• Prior stand-in experience on a scripted film or television production

• Strong attention to detail

• Professional on-set etiquette

• Ability to take direction efficiently

• Open availability during the March filming window

• Lead Actor Core Stand-In: Caucasian male, height 6’0”–6’3”, ages 20s+

• Additional Core & Day Player Stand-Ins: All genders and ethnicities, ages 18+

Compensation

• $120 for 8 hours guaranteed

• Time and a half after 8 hours

The Rockford Files Casting Call for Featured Background Prison Roles

Job Description
An upcoming NBC pilot, The Rockford Files, is now casting featured background actors for intense interior prison scenes filming in Canton, Georgia. This television production is seeking strong, distinctive faces and physically compelling talent to help create an authentic correctional facility environment.

These featured background roles will work closely within prison cell blocks, visitation rooms, and corridors. All roles will be photo selected by the director and producers. This is a great opportunity for actors looking to gain experience on a network television pilot while portraying gritty, character-driven roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray inmates, prison clique members, or a deputy in interior prison scenes

• Follow detailed direction from the director and assistant directors

• Maintain strong character presence throughout filming

• Help create a realistic and atmospheric prison environment

Requirements

Inmates

• Male, all ethnicities, ages 18+

• Tough, hardened appearance

• Larger, muscular, stocky, lean, or wiry builds

• Street-hardened look (tattoos, scars, rough edges welcome)

• Intense or intimidating presence

• Strong, distinctive facial features

Big Carl’s Goons

• Male, Caucasian, ages 18+

• Tough, hardened appearance

• Larger, muscular, stocky, lean, or wiry builds

• Street-hardened look (tattoos and scars welcome)

• Intimidating presence

• Will portray prisoners aligned with a principal actor

Nervous Deputy

• Male, any ethnicity, ages 18+

• Clean-shaven (mustache only allowed; no other facial hair)

• Clean-cut, police officer type

• Unassuming presence

• Must be available for a 12-hour filming day or longer

• Must be able to work in Canton, Georgia

Compensation

• $12.50 per hour

• $100 guaranteed for 8 hours

• Overtime paid after 8 hours at time and a half

• Featured background opportunity on a network TV pilot

NBC Pilot “The Rockford Files” Casting Background Actors

Job Description
A new NBC pilot, The Rockford Files, is now casting background actors for filming in Atlanta, Georgia. This television casting call is seeking adults ages 18 and older of all genders and ethnicities to portray a wide range of roles in an exciting new network production. If you’re looking to gain on-set experience, build your resume, and work behind the scenes of a major TV pilot, this is your opportunity to be part of a high-profile NBC project.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background characters in various scripted scenes

• Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

• Maintain continuity and professionalism during filming

• Be prepared for wardrobe and scene-specific requirements

• Remain attentive and available throughout shoot days

Requirements

• Ages 18+

• All genders and ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Able to work in Atlanta, GA

• Comfortable portraying one of the following types:

  • Affluent or upscale individuals

  • Business professionals

  • Upscale restaurant or beach bar patrons and waitstaff

  • Individuals with luxury vehicles

  • Park goers

  • Nightclub patrons, security, or bouncers

  • Police officers or military types

  • Inmate types

• Reliable and professional attitude on set

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity

• On-set experience on an NBC television pilot

• Networking opportunities within the TV industry

Fit, Clean-Shaven Men with Military-Style Haircuts for FBI Scene

Job Description
Chicago Fire Extras is casting bigger, fit men with short hair styled in a military cut for an upcoming FBI scene filming in the Chicago area. This role requires a strong, authoritative presence and a clean-shaven, disciplined look suitable for a federal law enforcement setting.

Filming will take place on Saturday, February 28. Selected talent must also attend a required wardrobe fitting on either Thursday, February 26 or Friday, February 27.

This casting is open to local hires in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and bordering states to Illinois only.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray FBI or law enforcement personnel

• Attend a required wardrobe fitting

• Follow direction from production staff

• Maintain a military-style haircut and clean-shaven appearance

Requirements

• Male

• 20s–60s

• Bigger, fit build

• Clean-shaven

• Short hair in a military-style cut

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

• Must be available for both fitting and filming

Compensation

• Paid background role

• Professional television production experience

• FBI-themed scene opportunity

Corporate Types for TV Series – Chicago Area

Job Description
Chicago Fire Extras is casting men and women to portray corporate professionals for an upcoming scene filming in the Chicago area. Production is seeking polished, business-ready talent who can convincingly pull off a corporate look.

This opportunity is open to local hires in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and bordering states to Illinois only. Filming will take place on Saturday, February 28.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray corporate professionals in a filmed scene

• Wear your own business suit for filming

• Follow on-set direction from assistant directors

• Maintain a professional and polished appearance on camera

Requirements

• Ages 20s–40s

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must own a business suit and be able to present a corporate look

• Must be local to Chicago or surrounding IL border states

• Must not already be booked on this production this week

• Must provide full clothing sizes

Compensation

• Paid background role

• Professional television production experience

• One-day shoot opportunity

Fit, Clean-Shaven Men for FBI Scene

Job Description
Chicago Fire Extras is casting fit, clean-shaven men with short hair for an FBI scene filming in the Chicago area. This background opportunity is for a professional, law enforcement-style scene and requires a sharp, well-groomed appearance.

Filming is scheduled for Saturday, February 28. Talent must also be available for a wardrobe fitting on either Thursday, February 26 or Friday, February 27.

This casting is open to local hires in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and bordering states to Illinois only.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray FBI personnel in a filmed scene

• Attend a required wardrobe fitting

• Follow on-set direction from assistant directors

• Maintain a professional, clean-cut appearance

Requirements

• Male

• 20s–60s

• Fit/athletic build

• Clean-shaven

• Short hair

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

• Must be available for fitting and filming dates

Compensation

• Paid background role

• Professional on-set experience

• Law enforcement-themed scene

Dressed Police Officers for TV Series

Job Description
A Chicago-based television series is casting paid background actors to portray dressed police officers in an upcoming scene. This opportunity is open to local talent in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and Illinois border states only.

Casting directors are seeking clean-shaven men with short hair and women with a natural look (no false eyelashes or long painted nails), ages 20s–40s, of all ethnicities. Talent must present a professional, uniform-ready appearance suitable for portraying law enforcement officers.

This is a great opportunity for background actors looking to gain experience on a major television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray dressed police officers in background scenes

• Maintain a clean, professional appearance on camera

• Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

• Be available for a full filming day

Requirements

• Men: Clean-shaven with short hair

• Women: Natural look (no false eyelashes or long painted nails)

• Ages 20s–40s

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must be local to Chicago or surrounding Illinois border states

• Submit recent color photo

• Include last date worked on the show (if applicable)

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• Paid background television role

• On-set experience on a major series

Chicago Fire Department Students and White Shirt Role

Job Description
A Chicago-based television series is casting paid background actors for two roles: Chicago Fire Department students and a featured “white shirt” role. This opportunity is open to local talent in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and Illinois border states only.

Casting directors are seeking clean-shaven men with short hair, ages 20s–40s, of all ethnicities to portray fire department students in training scenes. Production is also looking for an African American male, ages 40s–60s, clean-shaven with short hair, to portray a “white shirt” (supervisory fire department role).

This is a great opportunity for background actors to gain experience on a major network television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Chicago Fire Department students or supervisory personnel

• Maintain a professional, uniform-ready appearance

• Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

• Remain available for a full filming day

Requirements

• Local to Chicago, suburbs, or Illinois border states

• Fire Department Students: Clean-shaven men, short hair, ages 20s–40s, all ethnicities

• White Shirt Role: African American male, ages 40s–60s, clean-shaven, short hair

• Include last date worked on the show (if applicable)

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• Paid background television role

• On-set experience on a major series

Corporate Types with Business Suits for TV Series

Job Description
A Chicago-based television series is casting corporate types for a paid background acting role. Production is seeking men and women ages 25–40 of all ethnicities who own business suits and can convincingly portray professionals in a corporate environment.

Casting directors are looking for polished, executive-looking talent who can bring an authentic office or corporate presence to the screen. This role requires talent to arrive in their own business attire suitable for a professional setting.

This is a local hire opportunity open to those in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and bordering Illinois states.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray corporate professionals in background scenes

• Wear your own business suit on set

• Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

• Maintain continuity and professionalism during filming

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 25–40

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must own a business suit

• Must be local to Chicago or surrounding IL border states

• Submit a recent color photo wearing a business suit

• Include last date worked on the show (if applicable)

Compensation

• $96 for 8 hours

• Paid background acting role

• Television production experience

Corporate Business Suit Extras for TV Series

Job Description
A hit Chicago-based television series is casting men and women who own business suits and can pull off a strong corporate look. This paid background acting opportunity is open to talent ages 30s–60s of all ethnicities who are local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or Illinois border states.

Casting directors are seeking professionals with a polished, executive appearance to portray corporate employees in office or business-related scenes. Talent must have their own business suit and be able to present a believable corporate presence on camera.

This is a great opportunity for experienced extras and aspiring actors looking to work on a major TV production filming in Chicago.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray corporate professionals in background scenes

• Arrive on set wearing a business suit

• Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 30s–60s

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must own and wear a business suit

• Local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding Illinois border states

• Submit recent color photo wearing a business suit

• Include last date worked on the show (if applicable)

Compensation

• Paid background extra role

• Television production experience

• Opportunity to work on a major network series