NBC Casting Calls and Auditions

Uniformed Firefighters, Police Officers, FBI Agents, and Officials – Background Actors

Job Description
A scripted television series is casting background actors to portray uniformed firefighters, police officers, FBI agents, and other uniformed officials for a large-scale gathering scene. These roles are essential in creating realistic emergency and law-enforcement visuals and require a clean, professional, regulation-ready appearance. This opportunity is open to Chicago-area locals who can commit to both wardrobe fitting and filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a uniformed firefighter, police officer, FBI agent, or official in a crowd scene

• Follow on-set direction, blocking, and continuity requirements

• Maintain a professional, authoritative, and camera-ready presence

• Participate in wardrobe fitting prior to filming

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 18 and up

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

• Men must be clean-shaven with short hair

• Women must have natural nails and no false eyelashes

• Must be available for both wardrobe fitting and filming

• Comfortable wearing uniforms and following standard appearance regulations

Compensation

• Paid background acting role

• Rate provided upon selection

Real Police Officers – Background Actors

Job Description
A television series is casting real police officers to appear in authentic law enforcement scenes. This background opportunity is designed for active or former officers who can bring real-world experience, credibility, and professionalism to on-screen police roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a real police officer in scripted television scenes

• Wear official uniform and maintain accurate law enforcement presence

• Follow on-set direction while performing standard police actions

• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• Real police officers (active or former)

• Men and women, ages 20–60

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

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

• Comfortable appearing on camera in uniform

Compensation

• $200 for up to 8 hours

• Time and a half after 8 hours

• $25 special ability bump

Real Police Officers for Television Production

Job Description
A television production is now casting real police officers for an upcoming shoot in the Chicago area. This opportunity is seeking active or former law enforcement professionals to bring authenticity and realism to on-camera scenes. Filming will take place locally, and talent must be comfortable working on set in uniform for a full shoot day.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera portraying a real police officer

• Wear official police uniform during filming

• Follow direction from the production team

• Maintain professional conduct and on-set readiness

Requirements

• Must be a real police officer (active or former)

• Ages 20–60

• All ethnicities and genders encouraged to apply

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

• Able to provide a recent color photo in uniform

Compensation

• $200 for up to 8 hours of work

• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours

• $25 special ability bump

• Paid, non-union opportunity

Child Photo Double Role for TV Series

Job Description
A television production is seeking a young girl to work as a photo double for an upcoming shoot. This role involves standing in for a principal child actor for camera setup, lighting, and selected shots. No prior on-set experience is required, making this a great opportunity for first-time child performers.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a photo double for a child actor during filming

• Match the lead actor’s physical appearance for camera and lighting

• Follow simple on-set direction with a parent or guardian present

• Remain patient and professional during production

Requirements

• Caucasian girls

• Height between 4’4″–4’6″

• Slim to medium build

• Brown hair or dark blonde hair

• Must be able to closely match the principal actor’s look

• Must obtain a valid child work permit

• Parent or guardian must be available and reachable

Compensation

• $170 for up to 6 hours

• Time-and-a-half after 6 hours

• Paid photo double role

Upscale Background Performers for TV Series

Job Description
A television production is seeking upscale background performers to portray New York City business types in an exterior scene. This opportunity is ideal for polished, professional-looking talent who can naturally fit into corporate, media, and city-life environments. New faces or performers not frequently seen on camera are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as NYC business and media professionals

• Portray realistic city-life activity in exterior scenes

• Follow on-set direction from production staff

• Remain professional and camera-ready throughout filming

Requirements

• Adults in their late 20s to early 50s

• Professional, upscale appearance

• New or rarely used background performers preferred

• Some roles require access to a set-friendly vehicle (no red or white cars)

• Open to union and non-union talent

• Full-day availability required

Available Roles

• Onlookers / Passersby

• News Camera Operator

• News Reporter

• Other upscale city background roles

Compensation

• Union: ACTRA Full / Apprentice rates per IPA

• Non-Union: $17.60 per hour with an 8-hour minimum

TV Series Background Actor Roles

Job Description
A hit television drama is seeking background actors to portray uniformed professionals, including FBI and law enforcement types, in upcoming scenes. This opportunity is ideal for performers who can bring a polished, professional look and natural on-camera presence to a fast-paced TV production. Talent must be well-groomed and camera-ready.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on set as uniformed personnel in scripted TV scenes

• Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff

• Maintain continuity, professionalism, and focus during filming

• Work collaboratively with cast and crew

Requirements

• Adults ages 20s–60s

• Open to all ethnicities

• Clean-shaven men with short hair

• No long painted fingernails or false eyelashes

• Must have a professional, uniform-ready appearance

• Ability to work as background talent on a television set

Compensation

• Paid background acting role

• Rates provided upon booking

Senior Background Actors for Television Series

Job Description
A television production is casting senior background actors to appear in upcoming scenes filmed in the western suburbs of Chicago. This opportunity is open to older performers who can help bring authenticity and realism to scripted television scenes. Filming will include wardrobe fittings prior to the shoot.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray senior characters in scripted television scenes

• Follow on-set direction for background action and continuity

• Participate in a scheduled wardrobe fitting

• Maintain professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Seniors in their late 70s to 80s

• Open to all ethnicities

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

• Available for filming and a wardrobe fitting during the same week

• Reliable and able to follow instructions

Compensation

• Paid background acting role

• Wardrobe fitting provided

• Professional television set experience

Male Background Actors to Portray Firefighters

Job Description
A television series is casting male background actors to portray firefighters in an upcoming episode. This role requires a clean-cut, professional appearance and the ability to follow on-set direction in uniformed scenes. Performers will help create realistic firehouse and emergency response moments on screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray firefighters in scripted television scenes

• Follow blocking and direction from the production team

• Maintain continuity and professionalism on set

• Appear camera-ready in uniform throughout filming

Requirements

• Male performers ages 20s–50s

• Clean-shaven with short hair

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

• Comfortable performing background action on camera

• Reliable, punctual, and professional

• Prior background experience is helpful but not required

Compensation

• Paid background acting role

• Professional television set experience

Male Background Actor for Delivery Person Role

Job Description
A television series is casting a male background actor to portray a delivery person in an upcoming scene. This role requires a clean-cut, professional appearance and the ability to follow on-set direction while contributing to a realistic workplace environment. The scene will be filmed for a scripted television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a delivery person in a television scene

• Follow blocking and direction from the production team

• Maintain continuity and professionalism on set

• Appear camera-ready throughout filming

Requirements

• Male performers ages 20s–40s

• Clean-shaven with short hair

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

• Comfortable performing background action on camera

• Reliable, punctual, and professional

• Prior background experience is helpful but not required

Compensation

• Paid background acting role

• Professional television set experience

Real Dad and Child for Television Series Scene

Job Description
A television production is casting a real father and child to appear together in a scripted scene. This role focuses on authentic interaction and natural chemistry between parent and child, helping bring realism to a family moment on screen. The production is seeking genuine parent-child pairs for background work in a professional TV environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera together in a television scene

• Interact naturally as a real parent and child

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Participate in a wardrobe fitting prior to filming

Requirements

• Real father and child pairing

• Child must be 6 years old

• Open to all ethnicities

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

• Available for filming and a wardrobe fitting during the same week

• Child must be eligible to obtain a work permit

• Reliable, patient, and comfortable working on set

Compensation

• Paid background roles