NBC Casting Calls and Auditions

Photo Double for TV Series

Job Description

A television series is casting a photo double for an upcoming production in the Chicago area. Producers are seeking a clean-shaven Latino male with a slim-to-medium build who closely matches the specified physical characteristics. This is a great paid opportunity for performers interested in photo double work on a television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a photo double for a principal actor during filming.
• Match the actor’s appearance for wide shots and insert shots.
• Follow direction from the production team on set.
• Maintain continuity throughout the production day.

Requirements

• Latino male.
• Height between 5’11” and 6’1″.
• Slim to medium build.
• Dark hair.
• Ages 20–40s.
• Must be clean-shaven or willing to shave.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or bordering states eligible to work in Illinois.
• Previous stand-in or background experience is a plus.

Compensation

• $192 for 8 hours.
• Time and a half after 8 hours.
• Lunch provided.

Caucasian Male Stand-In

Job Description

A paid stand-in opportunity is available for an upcoming television production filming in the Chicago area. Casting directors are seeking a Caucasian male with a similar build and appearance to the principal actor to work as a stand-in during rehearsals and lighting setups. This role is open to local talent from Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, and neighboring border states who can work as local hires in Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for the principal actor during lighting and camera setups.
• Follow instructions from the production and camera departments.
• Maintain consistency with the actor’s positioning throughout rehearsals.
• Be available for the full production day.

Requirements

• Caucasian male.
• Height between 5’5″ and 5’7″.
• Weight between 135 and 165 lbs.
• Dark hair.
• Ages 40s–50s.
• Must closely match the actor’s height, weight, and complexion.
• Previous stand-in or background acting experience is a plus.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or neighboring border states able to work as a local hire in Illinois.

Compensation

• $192 for 8 hours.
• Overtime paid after 8 hours.

Jogger Background Actors

Job Description

A television production is casting men and women to portray joggers in outdoor scenes filming in the Chicago area. Talent of all ethnicities, ages 20s to 60s, is encouraged to apply. This paid background acting opportunity is open to local performers available to work as local hires in Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a jogger in outdoor background scenes.
• Follow on-set direction from the production team.
• Perform light physical activity as required for the role.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

• Men and women, all ethnicities.
• Ages 20s to 60s.
• Comfortable participating in light jogging scenes.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or neighboring border states able to work as a local hire in Illinois.
• Applicants should not have worked on this production recently.

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity.

Hospital Background Actors

Job Description

A paid background acting opportunity is available for men and women to portray hospital staff and visitors in a television production filming in the Chicago area. Casting directors are seeking talent of all ethnicities, ages 20s to 60s, who can authentically fit a hospital environment. Applicants must be local to Illinois or nearby border states.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray hospital staff, patients, or visitors in background scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Help create a realistic hospital setting.
• Remain available for the full filming schedule.

Requirements

• Men and women, all ethnicities.
• Ages 20s to 60s.
• Comfortable portraying hospital-related roles.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or neighboring border states able to work as a local hire in Illinois.
• Applicants should not have worked on this production recently.

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity.

Journalist Background Actors

Job Description

A paid background acting opportunity is available for men and women to portray journalists in an upcoming television production filming in the Chicago area. Casting directors are seeking talent of all ethnicities, ages 20s to 60s, with a polished, professional appearance suitable for newsroom and media scenes. Applicants must be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states with the ability to work as local hires in Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a journalist in business attire during background scenes.
• Follow on-set direction from the production team.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
• Arrive prepared and available for the full workday.

Requirements

• Men and women, all ethnicities.
• Ages 20s to 60s.
• Professional business look suitable for journalist roles.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or neighboring border states able to work as a local hire in Illinois.
• Applicants should not have worked on this production recently.

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity.

Editors Background Actors

Job Description

Casting is now seeking men and women to portray editors for a television production filming in the Chicago area. Talent of all ethnicities, ages 20s to 60s, with a professional business appearance is encouraged to apply. This paid background acting opportunity is open to local hires from Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and neighboring border states.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an editor in an office environment.
• Wear professional business attire appropriate for the role.
• Follow production direction during filming.
• Remain available throughout the scheduled workday.

Requirements

• Men and women, all ethnicities.
• Ages 20s to 60s.
• Professional business attire and appearance.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states able to work as a local hire in Illinois.
• Applicants should not have worked on this production recently.

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity.

Newborn Twin Babies for TV Series

Job Description

A television series is seeking Caucasian or Latino newborn twin babies for featured background roles in an upcoming episode filming in the Chicago area. Production is looking for twin boys or girls weighing 10 pounds or less. Families based in Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states to Illinois are encouraged to apply. This is a paid opportunity with a baby nurse on set to ensure a safe and comfortable filming environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as newborn twins in television scenes.
• Participate in a professionally managed on-set production.
• Work alongside a parent or guardian during filming.
• Follow production scheduling and on-set guidelines.

Requirements

• Caucasian or Latino newborn twin boys or girls.
• Must weigh 10 pounds or less.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states to Illinois.
• Must be eligible to obtain an Illinois work permit for newborn performers.

Compensation

• $200 for 2 hours per newborn.

Newborn Twin Extras for TV Series

Job Description

A television production is now casting Caucasian or Latino newborn twins for featured background roles in an upcoming episode filming in the Chicago, Illinois area. Casting directors are seeking newborn twins weighing 10 pounds or less to appear on screen. This paid acting opportunity is open to local families living in Chicago, nearby suburbs, and surrounding border states.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray newborn twins in featured background scenes for a television series.
• Participate in a professionally supervised on-set filming environment.
• Be available for approximately two hours of filming.
• Follow production and safety guidelines during the shoot.

Requirements

• Caucasian or Latino newborn twin boys or girls.
• Twins must weigh 10 pounds or less.
• Must live in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, Illinois, or nearby border states.
• Must be eligible to obtain the required Illinois work permit before filming.
• Parents must be available to accompany the newborns during production.

Compensation

• $200 per newborn for approximately two hours of filming.

African American Male Stand-In for TV Series

Job Description

A popular television drama is seeking an African American male stand-in for an exciting paid opportunity filming in the Chicago area. Casting directors are looking for a performer who closely matches the lead actor’s height, weight, complexion, and hair color to assist with lighting, camera blocking, and rehearsals. This recurring stand-in role offers the chance to work throughout the early months of production on a long-running television series.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the stand-in for a principal actor during lighting setups and camera rehearsals.
• Match the actor’s physical appearance as closely as possible.
• Follow directions from the assistant director, camera, and lighting departments.
• Maintain professionalism and availability for recurring filming schedules.

Requirements

• African American male, ages 20–40.
• Height between 6’4″ and 6’8″.
• Weight between 185–240 lbs.
• Medium to light skin tone.
• Dark hair.
• Must closely match the principal actor’s height, weight, and complexion.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or bordering states able to work in Illinois.
• Available for recurring stand-in work during the first several months of production.

Compensation

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