NBC Casting Calls and Auditions

Casting Male Background Actors for TV Production in Chicago, IL

Job Description
A popular television series is now casting male background actors for an upcoming outdoor shoot in Chicago, IL. This is a great opportunity for local talent in the surrounding suburbs and border states to gain experience on a professional production set.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent during exterior scenes

• Follow direction from the production crew

• Maintain professionalism and reliability on set

• Bring natural, authentic presence to the role

Requirements

• Male, ages 50s–60s

• All ethnicities welcome

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

• Comfortable working outdoors for the full filming day

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

Compensation

• Paid background role (rate provided upon selection)

Casting Frisbee Players for TV Production in Chicago, IL

Job Description
A major television series is now seeking energetic and athletic individuals to appear in an upcoming episode filming in Chicago, IL. This is a great opportunity for local talent who can confidently play frisbee on camera and bring authentic energy to a park scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a frisbee player in an outdoor scene

• Perform light physical activity while playing frisbee on camera

• Follow on-set direction and maintain consistency across takes

• Exhibit professionalism and punctuality throughout filming

Requirements

• Male or Female, ages 20s–40s

• All ethnicities welcome

• Must have basic frisbee-playing skills

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

• Cannot have worked on this production within the last two weeks

Compensation

• Paid background role (rate discussed upon selection)

Casting Stand-In for TV Production in Chicago, IL

Job Description
A major television production is now seeking a male stand-in to join upcoming filming dates in Chicago, IL. This is a paid, non-speaking position, ideal for those matching the actor’s height, build, and complexion. The stand-in will assist with lighting and camera blocking during production.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for an actor during scene preparation

• Match the actor’s height, weight, hair type, and complexion

• Follow on-set direction from production crew

• Maintain professionalism and attention to detail on set

Requirements

• Male, Caucasian

• Brown hair (curly or straight)

• Height: 5’9” to 5’11”

• Weight: 190 to 230 lbs

• Ages 30s to 50s

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

• Previous experience as a stand-in or extra preferred

Compensation

• Paid stand-in role (rate discussed upon selection)

Casting Stand-In for TV Production in Chicago, IL

Job Description
A major television production is now seeking a male stand-in to join upcoming filming dates in Chicago, IL. This is a paid, non-speaking position, ideal for those matching the actor’s height, build, and complexion. The stand-in will assist with lighting and camera blocking during production.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for an actor during scene preparation

• Match the actor’s height, weight, hair type, and complexion

• Follow on-set direction from production crew

• Maintain professionalism and attention to detail on set

Requirements

• Male, Caucasian

• Brown hair (curly or straight)

• Height: 5’9” to 5’11”

• Weight: 190 to 230 lbs

• Ages 30s to 50s

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

• Previous experience as a stand-in or extra preferred

Compensation

• Paid stand-in role (rate discussed upon selection)

Casting Call for Background Talent in Chicago IL

Job Description
A hit TV series filming in Chicago is seeking males and females in their 20s to 30s of all ethnicities to work as background talent. This is a great opportunity to gain on-set experience, network with industry professionals, and be part of a major television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray various background roles as directed by the production team

• Follow all instructions and maintain professionalism on set

• Arrive on time and prepared for the filming day

• Remain available for the full duration of the shoot

Requirements

• Male and female talent, ages 20s–30s

• All ethnicities welcome

• Must not have worked on the production within the past week or be scheduled for upcoming work

• Must be local to Chicago, IL or able to self-report

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (standard background rate)

African American Male Skateboarder for TV Series in Chicago

Job Description:
Casting directors are seeking a local African American male with basic skateboarding skills to appear as a background extra in an upcoming TV series filming in Chicago. This is a great opportunity to gain on-set experience in a professional production environment. The scene involves simple skateboarding on a flat street — no tricks or advanced moves required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform basic skateboarding in a controlled scene

• Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

• Arrive prepared and maintain professionalism on set

• Collaborate with crew and other background talent

Requirements:

• African American male, ages 16–30

• Height: 5’8” to 5’10”; Weight: 100–120 lbs

• Must be able to skateboard (no tricks required)

• Must be local to Chicago or nearby suburbs/border states

• Open to first-time background actors

Compensation:

• $186 for 8 hours + overtime (time and a half after 8 hours)

• $15 skateboard bump

Stand-Ins for TV Series Filming in Chicago

Job Description:
Casting directors are seeking local talent in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and nearby border states to work as stand-ins for an upcoming television series. These are paid, non-speaking roles. Stand-ins will match the height, build, hair color, and complexion of the main actors to assist with lighting and camera setups.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the production crew during lighting and camera blocking

• Match the assigned actor’s appearance and positioning on set

• Maintain focus, professionalism, and punctuality

• Follow direction from the assistant director and camera team

Requirements:

• Must be local to Illinois or surrounding border states

• Must closely match the physical description of the assigned actor

Available Roles:

• Lily: Caucasian female, blondish or light brown hair, 20s/30s, 5’7”–5’9”, 135–160 lbs

• Katya: Latina female, dark hair, 20s/30s, 5’6”–5’9”, 120–140 lbs

• Mr. Cook: Caucasian male, white/grey hair, beard okay, 50s/60s, 5’8”–5’11”, 165–190 lbs

Compensation:

• Paid stand-in roles (rate provided upon booking)

Casting Background Talent for Chicago Fire

Job Description
A hit TV series filming in Chicago is now casting background actors for an upcoming episode. Casting directors are looking for local residents to play pedestrians, including individuals with bicycles. This is a great opportunity to be part of a popular television production and gain valuable on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray pedestrians in a realistic city scene

• Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team

• Remain professional and attentive throughout filming

• Be available for filming in the afternoon through evening hours

Requirements

• Male and female talent, 20s, all ethnicities

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

• One role requires a pedestrian with a bicycle

• Must not currently be booked for another Chicago Fire work date

• Must be available for the entire shoot day

Compensation

• Paid background role

Casting Stand-Ins for Chicago Production

Job Description
A major production filming in Chicago, IL is now seeking stand-ins to match specific actor profiles. These are paid, non-speaking roles for individuals local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby border states. This is an exciting opportunity to gain on-set experience and work closely with the production team.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for principal actors during lighting and camera setup

• Match the height, hair, and complexion of the designated actor

• Follow direction from the crew and maintain professionalism on set

• Be punctual and available for scheduled work dates

Requirements

• SI Arnold: African American male, 20s–40s, 6’–6’2″, 185–210 lbs, dark hair, beard okay

• SI Halina: Caucasian female, 20s–30s, reddish-brownish hair, 5’2″–5’4″, slim to medium build

• SI Katya: Latina female, 20s–30s, dark hair, 5’6″–5’9″, 120–140 lbs

• SI Mr. Cook: Caucasian male, 50s–60s, white/grey hair, beard okay, 5’8″–5’11”, 165–190 lbs

• Must be local to Illinois or nearby border states

Compensation

• Paid non-speaking stand-in roles

Chicago Area Stand-In Casting – Network Drama (Local IL)

Job Description
A network TV drama filming in the Chicago area is hiring paid, non-speaking stand-ins to match principal cast for camera and lighting setups. This is ideal for reliable local talent with on-set experience. Keywords: Chicago stand-in casting, TV stand-in jobs, background casting Chicago, non-union stand-ins.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for principal actors for lighting, blocking, and rehearsals

• Match specified height, hair, and complexion for continuity

• Follow direction quickly and maintain professionalism on long shoots

• Bring neutral wardrobe basics if requested and arrive on time

Requirements

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

• Submit only if you closely match one of the following profiles:

  • SI Arnold: African American male, 20s–40s, 6’0”–6’2”, 185–210 lbs, dark hair, beard OK

  • SI Halina: Caucasian female, 20s–30s, reddish-brown hair, 5’2”–5’4”, slim–medium build

  • SI Katya: Latina, 20s–30s, dark hair, 5’6”–5’9”, 120–140 lbs

  • SI Mr. Cook: Caucasian male, 50s–60s, white/grey hair, beard OK, 5’8”–5’11”, 165–190 lbs

• Provide a recent color photo and include height, weight, age, city/state, phone, and clothing sizes

• Professional, punctual, and able to follow on-set direction

Compensation

• Paid stand-in roles (standard TV rates; details provided upon hire)