NBC Casting Calls and Auditions

Job Description:

Chicago Fire Extras is casting an African American male stand-in for the hit television series Chicago Fire. Production is seeking talent who closely matches the featured actor’s height, weight, complexion, and appearance. Filming will take place in the Chicago area, with work beginning on the first episodes of the season and continuing for approximately three months.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as a stand-in for a principal actor during lighting, camera blocking, and rehearsals.
• Be available for scheduled filming days and potential ongoing work.
• Follow direction from the production team on set.

Requirements:

• African American male.
• Ages 20s–40s.
• Medium to light skin tone.
• Dark hair.

Compensation:

• $192 for 8 hours.
• Lunch provided.

Stand-In Actor for Chicago Fire

Job Description

A television series is seeking a stand-in actor for Chicago Fire filming in the Chicago area. This paid opportunity is open to African American males who closely match the principal actor’s height, build, and complexion. Stand-ins play a vital role in helping the camera and lighting departments prepare scenes, making this an excellent opportunity for experienced or aspiring production professionals.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for a principal actor during production.
• Assist the camera and lighting departments with scene setup and rehearsals.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism during extended production days.

Requirements

• African American male, ages 20s–40s.
• Height between 6’4″ and 6’8″.
• Weight between 185–240 lbs.
• Medium to light skin tone.
• Dark hair.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Chicago area or surrounding eligible regions.
• Available for recurring filming over the first several months of production.

Compensation

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

SI J Stand-In for Chicago Fire

Job Description

A paid stand-in role is available for Chicago Fire. Casting directors are looking for a Caucasian male to portray the SI J stand-in during the first three episodes of production. This opportunity is perfect for performers who closely match the actor’s appearance and are interested in gaining valuable on-set experience with a major television series.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for a principal actor during rehearsals, lighting, and camera blocking.
• Work closely with the production crew to ensure scene continuity.
• Maintain availability throughout scheduled filming days.
• Follow all on-set directions from the production team.

Requirements

• Caucasian male.
• Ages 20s to early 30s.
• Height: 5’8″ to 5’10”.
• Weight: 135–155 lbs.
• Brownish or reddish hair.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.
• Previous stand-in or background acting experience is preferred.
• Must be available for the first three episodes of filming.

Compensation

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

SI G Stand-In for Chicago Fire

Job Description

A paid stand-in opportunity is now casting for Chicago Fire. Production is seeking a Caucasian male to serve as the SI G stand-in for the first three episodes of filming. This role is ideal for experienced stand-ins or background actors who closely match the specified physical characteristics and are available for an extended filming schedule in the Chicago area.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the stand-in for a principal actor during lighting, camera, and rehearsal setups.
• Match the actor’s positioning for technical preparations between takes.
• Follow instructions from the assistant director and camera crew.
• Be available for multiple filming days during the production schedule.

Requirements

• Caucasian male.
• Ages 20s to early 30s.
• Height: 6’0″ to 6’3″.
• Weight: 175–210 lbs.
• Brown hair.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.
• Previous stand-in or background acting experience is a plus.
• Must be available for the first three episodes of filming.

Compensation

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

Chicago Fire Hospital & Outdoor Scene Background Actors

Job Description

A casting opportunity is now available for background actors to appear in an upcoming Chicago Fire production filming in the Chicago area. Casting directors are seeking men and women of all ethnicities, ages 18 to 70, to portray hospital visitors, pedestrians, pedestrians with vehicles, and bicyclists in realistic outdoor and hospital scenes. This is a great paid background acting opportunity for local talent looking to gain on-set experience on a major television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray hospital visitors or pedestrians in featured background scenes.
• Follow on-set direction from the production team.
• Perform naturally in indoor hospital or outdoor street environments.
• If applicable, appear with your personal vehicle or bicycle during filming.

Requirements

• Must be local to the Chicago area, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.
• Men and women, all ethnicities.
• Ages 18–70.
• Must be available for hospital or outdoor pedestrian scenes.
• Comfortable working in either indoor or outdoor filming locations.
• Bicycle owners and individuals with personal vehicles are encouraged to apply for applicable roles.

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity.
• Rate will be disclosed upon booking.

Job Description

A television production is seeking a featured non-speaking background actor to portray a high-ranking firefighter for an upcoming episode of Chicago Fire filming in Chicago, Illinois. This paid opportunity is open to local talent who can attend a wardrobe fitting and portray an experienced firefighter with an authentic on-screen presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured high-ranking firefighter in non-speaking scenes.
• Attend the required wardrobe fitting and possible prosthetic fitting before filming.
• Follow direction from the production team and maintain continuity on set.
• Arrive prepared with the appropriate appearance for filming.

Requirements

• Male, ages 40s to early 60s.
• All ethnicities are encouraged to apply.
• Bigger build with a fit appearance suitable for a high-ranking firefighter role.
• Must be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.
• Submit a recent color photograph showing your current hairstyle and facial hair (if applicable).
• Include your height, weight, age, phone number, city, state, and clothing sizes.
• Use “Featured White Shirt” as the email subject line.

Compensation

• $165 for 8 hours, plus overtime after 8 hours.
• Wardrobe fitting pays $40 for up to 2 hours.
• Paid featured background acting opportunity.

Black Male Fraternity Brothers for NBC’s Line of Fire

Job Description

A paid background casting opportunity is now available for Black male talent to portray fraternity brothers in the upcoming NBC series Line of Fire. Production is seeking authentic, college-age men with great energy to help bring fraternity scenes to life. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a major network television series filming in Pearl River, New York.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray fraternity brothers in background scenes.
• Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.
• Bring authentic energy to college campus scenes.
• Work professionally with the cast and crew.

Requirements

• Black males, ages 18–25.
• Open to SAG-AFTRA and non-union talent.
• Authentic college-age appearance.
• Available to work in Pearl River, New York.
• Reliable, professional, and punctual.

Compensation

• $231 for up to 8 hours.

Hospital & Outdoor Scene Background Extras for TV Series

Job Description

A paid background casting opportunity is now available for men and women to appear in hospital and outdoor scenes for a television production filming in the Chicago area. Casting is seeking talent of all ethnicities between the ages of 18 and 70 to portray hospital visitors, pedestrians, pedestrians with vehicles, and pedestrians with bicycles. This is a great opportunity for local background actors looking to gain on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background characters in hospital or outdoor scenes.
• Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.
• Arrive prepared and available for the full production day.
• Work professionally with cast and crew on set.

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 18–70.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or neighboring states bordering Illinois.
• Comfortable working in either a hospital or outdoor setting.
• Those with access to a personal vehicle or bicycle are encouraged to apply.
• Available for the scheduled filming day.

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity.

SI D Stand-In for TV Series

Job Description

A paid stand-in casting opportunity is available for SI D in a television series filming in the Chicago area. Production is seeking a Caucasian male with a matching build to work as a stand-in during the first portion of the filming schedule. This is a great opportunity for experienced or aspiring stand-ins looking to work on a major television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for lighting, rehearsals, and camera blocking.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.
• Be available for scheduled production days.
• Work extended filming days when needed.

Requirements

• Caucasian male, ages 20s to early 40s.
• Height between 6’2″ and 6’4″.
• Weight between 175–220 lbs.
• Dark hair.
• Local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or neighboring states bordering Illinois.
• Available for approximately the first three months of filming.

Compensation

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