NBC Casting Calls and Auditions

Job Description

A production is casting male and female non-speaking extras to appear as a featured Nurse in a hospital scene. Talent must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, and surrounding border states to Illinois. All ethnicities are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a Nurse in a featured, non-speaking background role.

• Follow direction from the director and on-set team to support the scene’s realism and continuity.

• Maintain a professional, set-ready attitude and be camera-ready throughout filming.

• Provide accurate wardrobe sizing details to support costuming needs.

Requirements

• Males and females, all ethnicities, 20s to 50s.

• Must be local to Chicago, suburbs, and surrounding border states to IL only.

• Must be comfortable working as a featured non-speaking extra in a hospital setting.

• Must submit a recent color photo that reflects your current look (current hair length and facial hair, if applicable).

• Male sizing details: suit jacket, T-shirt, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, shoe size

• Female sizing details: T-shirt, dress, pants, shoe size

Compensation Details
This is a paid featured non-speaking extra opportunity. Specific pay rate was not provided in the casting notice.

Job Description

A special episode is seeking paid, non-speaking background actors (extras) from the Western Suburbs of Chicago. Casting is open to males and females, all ethnicities, ages 18–70. Talent must be local to the Chicago area and able to work a multi-day shoot. Submissions will be reviewed based on photo, availability, and provided sizing details.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background roles as directed in a non-speaking capacity.

• Follow on-set instructions from the director and production team.

• Arrive camera-ready and maintain a professional attitude throughout filming.

• Wear appropriate wardrobe based on your provided sizes (production may assign wardrobe needs).

• Remain available for all required workdays for continuity.

Requirements

• Male or female, ages 18–70.

• All ethnicities welcome.

• Must be local to the Western Suburbs of Chicago / surrounding Illinois area.

• Must be available for all required shoot days (multi-day commitment required).

• Must submit a recent color photo that reflects your current look (including current hair length and facial hair, if applicable).

• Male sizing details: suit jacket, T-shirt, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, shoe size

• Female sizing details: T-shirt, dress, pants, shoe size

Compensation Details
This is a paid background acting opportunity. Specific rate details were not provided in the casting notice.

Job Description

A production in the Chicago area is seeking African American men in their 70s for a featured, non-speaking extra role portraying a dying patient in a hospital scene. Talent must be local to the Chicago area (including suburbs and surrounding border states to Illinois) and able to provide requested photos and details for director review.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a non-speaking featured background role as a hospital patient.

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

• Maintain a professional, camera-ready presence during filming.

• Provide accurate wardrobe sizing and appearance details as requested.

Requirements

• African American men, age range: 70s.

• Must be local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding border states to Illinois (Illinois-area locals only).

• Must be comfortable performing a non-speaking featured background role.

• Must submit a recent color photo showing current hair length and facial hair (photos will be shown to the director).

Compensation Details
Compensation was not provided in the casting notice.

Teen Extras for Paid Student Scene

Job Description
A production is casting male and female teens ages 16–19 for a paid extra opportunity in a non-speaking student scene. This role will film outdoors and is open to all ethnicities. Casting is looking for teens who can bring natural, everyday energy on camera and follow simple on-set direction. This is a local hire opportunity for talent in Chicago and surrounding suburbs/border states (to IL only).

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a student in an outdoor background scene

• Follow direction for movement, timing, and continuity

• Maintain a consistent look and performance across multiple takes

• Work professionally on set during an extended filming day if needed

Requirements

• Ages 16–19

• Open to all ethnicities

• Must be able to work as a local hire to Illinois (Chicago and surrounding areas)

• Must be comfortable filming outdoors

• Submit a current color photo showing your current hairstyle/color

• No beards, no mustaches

• No headshots, no comp cards, no sunglasses, no hats, and no photos cropped with your head/hair cut off

Compensation

• $132.80 / 8 hours

• Overtime: time-and-a-half after 8 hours

Teen Background Actors Needed for Outdoor Student Scene (Ages 16–19)

Job Description
A production is seeking male and female teen background actors (all ethnicities, ages 16–19) for an outdoor paid student scene. This teen extras casting opportunity is ideal for performers who can look like real students on camera and follow direction on a fast-paced set. Local talent in Chicago and surrounding areas is needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a student in an outdoor scene with natural, believable behavior

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity across multiple takes

• Arrive on time, camera-ready, and prepared to work outdoors

• Work professionally with the background team throughout the shoot day

Requirements

• Ages 16–19, male and female, all ethnicities encouraged

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Chicago and surrounding areas (IL only)

• Must provide recent color photos showing current hairstyle and overall look

• Grooming guidelines (as required for this scene):

  • Current hairstyle/color/cut must match photos

  • No beards, no mustaches

  • No headshots only (must include clear current photos)

  • No sunglasses photos, no hats

  • Photos must not crop off hair/head at the edge of the image

• On-set experience is welcome but not required

Compensation

• $132.80 for 8 hours

• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours

• Lunch provided if working the full day

Background Actors Needed for “Chicago Fire” (All Ethnicities, 20s–60s)

Job Description
A production is seeking male and female background actors (all ethnicities, ages 20s–60s) for a TV extras casting opportunity on Chicago Fire. Filming will take place in Chicago on the North Side, outdoors. This is a great fit for local talent looking for background acting jobs and on-set experience on a major TV series.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a neighbor/background character in outdoor TV scenes

• Follow direction from the background team and maintain continuity

• Arrive on time, camera-ready, and ready to work outdoors

• Provide a natural, believable on-camera presence

Requirements

• Male and female talent, all ethnicities, ages 20s–60s

• Must be able to work as a local in Chicago and surrounding areas (IL only)

• Must be comfortable filming outdoors on the North Side of Chicago

• If you have not worked in the past two weeks and are not currently scheduled, you may be prioritized

• Must be able to provide recent photos and basic stats if selected

Compensation

• Pay rate will be provided to selected talent

Brother’s Friends (Network TV Crime Recreation Series)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series filming in the Knoxville, TN area is casting Brother’s Friends for scripted scenes. This is a paid on-camera opportunity for talent who can bring a natural, believable presence to a true crime recreation environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the brother’s friends in recreation scenes with natural reactions and movement.

• Follow direction from the production team and maintain continuity across takes.

• Remain professional, punctual, and camera-ready throughout filming.

Requirements

• Ages 20s–30s.

• Must be able to work in the Knoxville, TN area as a local hire.

• Comfortable with mature true crime themes and scripted violence (as applicable).

• Provide current photos (shoulders-up and full body), plus height/weight and city/state.

Compensation

• $75/day.

Neighbor Background Actors for TV Series Exterior Shoot (Chicago Locals Only)

Job Description
A network TV series is casting paid, non-speaking background actors to portray neighbors for an exterior shoot. This opportunity is for Chicago-area locals only, including Chicago, suburbs, and surrounding border states able to work as Illinois locals. Production is seeking men and women of all ethnicities, ages 20s to 70s, who can bring natural, everyday neighborhood energy on camera and are available for both shoot days listed in the casting notice.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a neighbor in outdoor background scenes with natural movement and reactions.
• Follow on-set direction for blocking, timing, and continuity.
• Maintain a camera-ready look and professional set etiquette throughout filming.
• Provide accurate wardrobe sizing details to support costuming needs.

Requirements

• Men and women, all ethnicities, ages 20s–70s.
• Must be a Chicago-area local (Chicago, suburbs, or nearby border states working as IL locals).
• Must be available for both required work dates listed in the casting notice.
• Must not have worked on the show very recently and must not be currently scheduled for a future date (per casting notice).
• Able to provide a recent color photo and full measurements/sizes for wardrobe.
• Must share whether you’ve worked on the show before and, if so, the last time.

Compensation

• Paid non-speaking background role (rate shared upon selection).

Hospital Scene Extras for TV Series (Chicago Area Locals Only)

Job Description
A network TV series is casting paid background actors for a hospital shoot. This opportunity is for local talent only in Chicago, the suburbs, and surrounding border states able to work as Illinois locals. Production is seeking men and women of all ethnicities, ages 20s to 70s, for non-speaking extra roles in a fast-paced set environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray hospital environment background (patients, visitors, staff atmosphere) in non-speaking roles.

• Follow on-set direction for movement, timing, and continuity.

• Remain camera-ready and maintain professional set etiquette throughout filming.

• Provide accurate wardrobe sizing details to support costuming needs.

Requirements

• Men and women, all ethnicities, ages 20s–70s.

• Must be a Chicago-area local (Chicago, suburbs, or nearby border states working as IL locals).

• Must not have worked on the show very recently and must not be currently scheduled for a future date (per casting notice).

• Able to provide a recent color photo and full measurements/sizes for wardrobe.

• Must share whether you’ve worked on the show before and, if so, the last time.

Compensation

• Paid non-speaking background role (rate shared upon selection).

Caucasian Male Extra Needed for Dressed Firefighter Role (Chicago Area)

Job Description
A paid, non-speaking background role is seeking a Caucasian male to portray a dressed firefighter for a Chicago-area production. Talent should match specific physical specs and have a clean, professional look. This is a local-hire opportunity for Chicago, the suburbs, and nearby border states to Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a dressed firefighter as background talent in a non-speaking scene

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity throughout filming

• Arrive camera-ready, clean-shaven, and prepared for wardrobe fitting/continuity needs

Requirements

• Caucasian male, clean-shaven, short dark hair

• Age range: 20s to 50s

• Height: 5’11” to 6’2”

• Weight: 175 to 210

• Must be able to work locally in Chicago, IL (including suburbs and surrounding border states to IL)

• Must be available for a Monday work date

Compensation

• Paid background role (rate not specified)