NBC Casting Calls and Auditions

Chicago TV Series Paid Extras and Mail Carrier Role

Job Description
A popular Chicago-based television series is casting paid background actors for non-speaking extra roles. Production is seeking men and women, ages 20s to 60s, of all ethnicities to work in upcoming scenes. Filming will take place in the Chicago area, and talent must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or Illinois border states.

In addition to general background roles, casting directors are specifically looking for a female actor who can fit a mail carrier uniform (medium shirt, pants size 8 or 10). Selected talent for this role will attend a wardrobe fitting prior to filming.

Some roles require talent to work with their cars on camera. Vehicles must not be black, red, or white. This is a great opportunity for aspiring actors and experienced extras to gain television production experience on a major network series.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a non-speaking background extra in various scenes

• Follow on-set direction from the assistant director and crew

• Maintain professional behavior and continuity during filming

• Attend wardrobe fitting if selected for the mail carrier role

• Provide vehicle details if submitting for car-related scenes

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 20s–60s

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

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

• Submit a recent color photograph

• For car scenes: include vehicle color, year, and make (no black, red, or white cars)

• For mail carrier role: must fit medium shirt and size 8 or 10 pants

Compensation

• Paid non-speaking extra roles

• Additional fitting compensation if applicable

• On-set experience on a major television production

Chicago Fire Department Student Extras

Job Description
A hit television drama is casting clean-shaven men and women to portray Chicago Fire Department students. This paid TV extra casting call is open to local talent in Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, and nearby Illinois border states.

Casting directors are seeking men in their 20s to 40s with short hair, as well as women who can maintain a natural look (no false eyelashes or long painted nails). Talent must be able to realistically portray fire department students in training scenes.

This is a great opportunity for aspiring actors and experienced background performers looking to gain on-set experience on a popular television production filming in Chicago.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Chicago Fire Department students in training scenes

• Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

• Maintain continuity and professional behavior on set

• Arrive camera-ready with a natural, clean appearance

• Provide accurate wardrobe sizing for production

Requirements

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

• Men: 20s–40s, clean-shaven, short hair, all ethnicities

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

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

Compensation

• Paid background extra role

• Television production experience

• Opportunity to work on a major network drama

Black Male Performers for “Dreamland” Interior Filming

Job Description
A new production titled Dreamland is now casting Black male performers for an upcoming interior filming project in Toronto. Casting directors are seeking AABP and non-union Black male actors between the ages of 35 and 70 for a paid booking.

This casting call requires performers who meet specific wardrobe and grooming guidelines to match a 1950s-era look. Talent must be comfortable adapting their hairstyle to reflect the time period and appear clean-shaven. This role is ideal for experienced background performers or actors who fit precise sizing and period styling requirements.

Filming will take place in Toronto, with a scheduled wardrobe fitting prior to shoot days.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a character in an interior scene for the production Dreamland
• Attend a scheduled wardrobe fitting
• Follow grooming and styling requirements for a 1950s-era look
• Work collaboratively with the production team on filming days
• Maintain professionalism in an environment that may include atmospheric smoke

Requirements

• Black male performers (AABP or non-union only)
• Ages 35–70
• Must fit a 44–46 jacket
• Cannot exceed 6’2” in height
• Cannot exceed a 46 jacket or 38 waist
• Must be clean-shaven
• Must be willing to receive a 1950s-era haircut
• No visible tattoos
• Comfortable working on an interior set with possible atmospheric smoke

Compensation

• Paid booking for filming days
• Professional on-set experience in a period production
• Work on a Toronto-based film project

Chicago Fire Department Students – Background Actors

Job Description
A hit network television series is now casting background actors to portray Chicago Fire Department students for an upcoming scene filming in Chicago. Production is seeking clean-shaven men with short hair and women with a natural look to appear as firefighter trainees in a classroom or academy setting.

This casting call is open to local talent in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and nearby Illinois border states. If you have a professional appearance and are ready to work on a fast-paced television set, this is a great opportunity to gain network TV experience.

Filming will take place in Chicago, and selected talent must be fully available for the scheduled shoot date.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Chicago Fire Department students in background scenes

• Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff

• Maintain continuity throughout filming

• Arrive camera-ready with required grooming standards

• Be available for full-day shoot schedule

Requirements

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

• Men: 20s–40s, clean-shaven with short hair

• Women: Natural appearance (no false eyelashes, no long painted nails)

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must provide current photo and accurate clothing sizes

• Professional attitude and reliability on set

Compensation

• Paid television background rate

• Network TV production experience

• Opportunity for future background bookings

• On-set industry networking

Hockey Players – Law & Order Season 25 Casting Call

Job Description
A major television series is now casting union and non-union talent to portray hockey players for an upcoming episode of Law & Order Season 25 filming in New York. Production is seeking athletic performers who can realistically portray competitive hockey players in scripted scenes.

This is a great opportunity for experienced background actors, athletes, and performers with hockey experience to work on a long-running network television drama. Talent should be comfortable performing in sports-themed scenes and taking direction in a fast-paced production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray hockey players in television scenes

• Participate in sports-action background sequences

• Follow direction from assistant directors

• Maintain athletic authenticity and continuity

Requirements

• Union and non-union talent accepted

• Must be able to portray a hockey player

• Athletic build preferred

• Comfortable performing in sports-related scenes

• Available to work in New York

Compensation

• Paid television role

• Union and non-union rates apply

• Opportunity to work on a network TV series

Newborn Babies for TV Series in Chicago

Job Description
A popular TV series is now casting newborn babies for an upcoming episode filming in Chicago. Casting directors are seeking newborns weighing between 6 and 11 pounds to appear in a featured scene. Single babies, twins, and triplets are all encouraged to apply.

Production prioritizes safety and infant care, with limited on-set hours and a licensed baby nurse present during filming. A valid Joan Philo work permit is required, and guidance can be provided on how to obtain one.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a newborn in a television episode

• Be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times

• Participate in a short, carefully managed filming schedule

Requirements

• Newborn babies weighing 6–11 lbs

• Must have or obtain a Joan Philo work permit

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

• Parent/guardian must submit baby’s recent photo (no hat or bow)

• Include baby’s weight, length, baby’s name, parent name, city, and phone number

• Available for scheduled shoot dates

Compensation

• $200 for up to 2 hours on set

• Paid television role

Newborn Babies for TV Series in Chicago

Job Description
A hit TV series is now casting newborn babies to appear in an upcoming episode filming in Chicago. Casting directors are seeking newborns weighing between 6 and 11 pounds to work for a couple of days on set. Single babies, twins, and triplets are all encouraged to apply.

Production prioritizes safety and care for infants on set. Newborns will have limited working hours in accordance with industry regulations. A valid Joan Philo work permit is required, and guidance on obtaining one may be provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a newborn in a television episode

• Be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times

• Participate in a short, carefully managed filming schedule

Requirements

• Newborn babies weighing 6–11 lbs

• Must have (or be able to obtain) a Joan Philo work permit

• Based in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or bordering states to Illinois

• Parent/guardian must submit baby’s photo (no hat or bow), weight, length, baby’s name, parent name, city, and phone number

• Available to film for scheduled shoot dates

Compensation

• $200 for up to 2 hours on set

• Paid television role

Background Actors for TV Series Bar Scene in Chicago

Job Description
A hit TV series is now casting background actors for an upcoming bar scene filming in Chicago. Casting directors are seeking men and women of all ethnicities, ages 20s to 40s, to portray patrons in a lively bar setting.

This TV extras casting call is open to local talent in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and bordering states to Illinois only. If you’re looking to gain on-set experience and work as a paid background actor on a network television production, this is a great opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray realistic bar patrons in a filmed scene

• Follow on-set direction from the assistant directors

• Maintain continuity and professional behavior during filming

• Be available for a full day of shooting

Requirements

• Male and female actors, ages 20–40s

• All ethnicities welcome

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

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

• Cannot already be scheduled to work on the series

• Submit a recent color photo along with height, weight, age, phone number, name, city, state, and clothing sizes

• Include previous work history on the show (if applicable)

Compensation

• Paid background actor role

• Rate disclosed upon booking

TV Series Extras – Medical Types & Looky-Loos – Chicago, IL

Job Description
A hit television series filming in Chicago, IL is casting paid non-speaking background actors for upcoming scenes. Production is seeking men and women to portray medical professionals, patients, and “looky-loos” for an exterior shoot. This is a great opportunity for local Chicago talent to gain experience on a fast-paced network TV set.

Casting directors are specifically looking for authentic medical types as well as individuals with vehicles to appear in exterior scenes. Talent must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray doctors, nurses, medical staff, or patients in hospital scenes

• Act as “looky-loos” in exterior scenes

• Follow on-set direction from assistant directors and crew

• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming

• Provide accurate sizing and wardrobe information if selected

• If submitting with a vehicle, have it camera-ready for exterior scenes

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 20s to 70s

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

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

• Available for filming in Chicago

• Vehicles allowed except white, red, or black cars (no dents or rust)

• Must not have worked recently on this production

• Able to provide recent color photo and full sizing details

Compensation

• Paid non-speaking extra role

• Opportunity to work on a network television production

• Professional on-set experience

• Potential to feature your vehicle in exterior scenes

Newborn Babies for “Chicago Fire” TV Series – Chicago, IL

Job Description
A hit television series filming in Chicago is casting newborn babies for an upcoming episode. This paid TV casting call is seeking single newborns, twins, or triplets weighing between 6 lbs and 11 lbs to appear in scenes on set.

Filming will take place in Chicago, and families must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states. A baby nurse will be present on set, and production takes special care to ensure newborn safety and comfort. All babies must have a valid Joan Philo work permit prior to filming (guidance will be provided if needed).

This is a short on-set commitment designed specifically for newborns.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a newborn baby in a television scene

• Be available for scheduled filming days

• Parent or guardian must remain on set at all times

• Follow production guidelines for infant safety

Requirements

• Newborn babies weighing 6 lbs to 11 lbs

• Single babies, twins, or triplets

• Must be local to Chicago, IL or nearby surrounding areas

• Must obtain Joan Philo work permit

• Parent/guardian must accompany child on set

Compensation

• $200 for 2 hours

• Short on-set time commitment