NBC Casting Calls and Auditions

Firefighter Extras Casting for TV Series

Job Description
A television series is casting clean-shaven male background actors to portray firefighters in non-speaking roles. This paid opportunity is ideal for dependable talent who can bring a realistic, professional presence to an on-set firefighting environment. The production is seeking a wide range of looks to authentically represent fire department personnel.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a firefighter in a TV series

• Follow direction from the production and assistant director team

• Maintain a professional demeanor on set

• Help create a realistic emergency response environment

Requirements

• Male talent ages 20–60

• Clean-shaven with short hair

• No earrings and no visible tattoos

• All ethnicities welcome

• Must be able to work as a local hire

• Comfortable wearing firefighter wardrobe and gear

Compensation

• Paid non-speaking background role

• Professional television set experience

• On-set credit as an extra

Detective and Surveillance Team Background Actors

Job Description
A television production is casting new faces to portray detectives and surveillance team members in interior scenes. This paid background opportunity is ideal for performers who meet specific wardrobe sizing and can bring a serious, professional, investigative presence to screen. The roles require a polished, authoritative look suitable for law enforcement and surveillance environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a detective or surveillance team member

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Maintain a focused, professional demeanor throughout filming

• Work comfortably in interior set environments for a full filming day

Requirements

• New faces only

• Union and non-union talent welcome

• Must be available for a full day with flexible call times

• Female talent: late 30s–late 50s

  • Top: XS–Medium (2–8)

  • Bottom: 27W–29 waist (2–8)

  • Shoe size: 7.5–9

• Male talent: late 30s–late 50s

  • Top: Medium–Large (neck 15–16)

  • Bottom: Waist 31–36

  • Shoe size: 8.5–11

Compensation

• Paid background role

• Union rate for ACTRA performers

• Non-union rate with 8-hour minimum

• Professional television set experience

Male Stand-In Role for Network Television Series

Job Description
A network television drama is seeking a Caucasian male stand-in to support on-set lighting and camera blocking. This paid on-camera opportunity is ideal for performers who closely match a principal actor’s physical profile and can work efficiently in a professional, fast-paced production environment. Stand-ins play a critical role in maintaining continuity and helping the crew prepare scenes accurately.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for a principal actor during lighting and camera setup

• Match height, weight, complexion, and positioning as directed

• Remain available on set throughout filming as needed

• Follow instructions from the assistant directors and camera team

Requirements

• Caucasian male

• Ages 40s to 60s

• Shaved or short hair

• Height between 5’10” and 6’0”

• Weight range approximately 180–200 lbs

• Able to closely match a principal actor’s physical appearance

• Prior stand-in or on-set experience is a plus

• Must be local to Chicago or surrounding areas

Compensation

• Paid stand-in role

• Professional network television set experience

• Compensation provided for time worked

Stand-In Role for Network Television Series

Job Description
A network television drama is seeking a Latino male stand-in to work on a professional film set. This on-camera opportunity is ideal for performers with prior set experience or those interested in learning how stand-in roles support lighting and camera blocking for principal actors. Accuracy in physical match and reliability on set are essential for this role.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for a principal actor during lighting and camera setup

• Match positioning, movement, and blocking as directed by the crew

• Remain available on set as needed throughout filming

• Maintain professionalism in a fast-paced production environment

Requirements

• Latino male with dark hair

• Ages 20s to 40s

• Height between 5’8” and 5’10”

• Slender build or weight range of approximately 130–165 lbs

• Able to closely match a principal actor’s height, weight, and complexion

• Prior experience as a stand-in or extra is a plus

• Must be local to the Chicago area or surrounding regions

Compensation

• Paid on-camera stand-in role

• Professional network television set experience

• Compensation provided for time worked

Firefighter Roles for Paid Photo Shoot

Job Description
A professional photo shoot is seeking new firefighters only to appear in a paid, non-speaking on-camera production. This opportunity is focused exclusively on portraying firefighters in uniform for staged photography. Participants should be comfortable being photographed in a realistic first responder setting and able to present a clean, professional look.

This role does not involve dialogue or acting scenes, but attention to appearance and following direction on set are essential.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter in a professional photo shoot

• Wear uniform and gear as directed by production

• Follow on-set instructions and pose for staged photographs

• Maintain a polished, uniform-ready appearance

Requirements

• Clean-shaven males with short hair

• No earrings or visible tattoos

• Women with a natural look; no long painted fingernails or false eyelashes

• Ages 20s to 60s

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Comfortable being photographed in firefighter uniform

• Able to provide accurate clothing and sizing measurements

Compensation

• Paid non-speaking on-camera role

• Compensation provided for participation in the photo shoot

• Professional production experience

Firefighter Body Double Needed for Photo Shoot

Job Description
A television production is seeking a clean-cut male body double to portray a firefighter for a paid, non-speaking photo shoot. This role is strictly for still photography and requires a close physical match to the principal performer. The production is looking for professional, reliable talent who can work efficiently on set and accurately match uniform sizing and appearance.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a body double for a firefighter during a still photo shoot

• Wear full firefighter wardrobe and gear provided by production

• Match the physical look, posture, and presence of the principal performer

• Follow direction from the production and photography team

Requirements

• Caucasian male

• Ages 20s–30s

• Height between 5’11”–6’1”

• Weight between 185–210 lbs

• Clean-shaven with short hair

• No visible tattoos

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

• Previous experience as an extra or stand-in is a plus

Compensation

• $186 for up to 8 hours

• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours

• Paid, non-speaking role

Male Background Actors Needed for Firefighter & Police Photo Shoot

Job Description
A professional television production is casting male background actors for a paid, non-speaking photo shoot portraying firefighters and police officers. This opportunity is open to clean-cut, camera-ready talent and will involve uniformed photography for an upcoming production. Talent must be local to the Chicago area or surrounding border states and available to work as a local hire.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a professional photo shoot as a firefighter or police officer

• Wear uniform wardrobe provided by production

• Follow direction from the photography and production team

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

Requirements

• Male actors

• Ages 20–60

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Clean-shaven with short hair

• No earrings

• No visible tattoos

• Must be local to Chicago, nearby suburbs, or bordering states

• Must not have worked on this production within the past two weeks

• Comfortable being photographed in uniform

Compensation

• Paid background photo shoot

• Non-speaking role

Firefighter and Police Photo Shoot Background Roles

Job Description
A paid background casting opportunity is available for clean-cut men to appear as firefighters and police officers in a professional photo shoot for a television production. This is a non-speaking role focused on capturing realistic, uniformed imagery. Talent should present a polished, professional look suitable for first responder portrayals.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a professional photo shoot as a firefighter or police officer

• Pose naturally and follow direction from the production team

• Maintain a clean, uniform-ready appearance throughout the shoot

• Work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment

Requirements

• Men ages 20s to 60s

• Clean-shaven with short hair

• No earrings or visible tattoos

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must not have worked on this production within the past two weeks

• Comfortable participating in a non-speaking photo shoot

Compensation

• Paid background role

• Compensation details provided upon selection

FBI Tech Background Role

Job Description
A background casting opportunity is available for clean-shaven men with short hair to portray FBI techs in a professional television production. This role supports a scripted scene and is ideal for performers who can maintain a polished, authoritative look while working efficiently on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an FBI tech in a background role

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Maintain a clean, professional appearance throughout filming

• Perform naturally within a scripted scene

Requirements

• Men in their 20s to 60s

• Clean-shaven with short hair

• Open to all ethnicities

• Comfortable working on a professional TV set

• Reliable, punctual, and able to take direction

Compensation

• Compensation details provided upon selection

Featured Non-Speaking Passenger Role

Job Description
A featured background casting opportunity is available for men and women appearing as established passengers in a professional television production. This non-speaking role involves working in an effects-heavy scene and is best suited for performers who are comfortable in controlled, enclosed environments and prepared for light prosthetics and special effects makeup.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured passenger in a non-speaking role

• Perform naturally on camera in an effects-driven scene

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Remain comfortable while wearing prosthetics or special effects makeup

Requirements

• Men and women previously established as passengers on set

• Must not be claustrophobic

• Comfortable with special effects makeup and prosthetics

• Professional, reliable, and available for a full shoot day

Compensation

• $250 for 8 hours

• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours