NBC Casting Calls and Auditions

Featured Role for OFI Tech in Chicago, IL

Job Description:
A popular television series filming in Chicago is seeking male talent to portray featured OFI Tech roles. This is a great opportunity for local actors looking to gain experience in a professional TV production. Selected talent will appear in non-speaking featured extra roles and participate in a wardrobe fitting prior to filming.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray an OFI Tech on set in a featured non-speaking role

• Follow direction from the production team and maintain professionalism

• Attend a scheduled wardrobe fitting prior to filming

• Be available for one or both scheduled filming dates

Requirements:

• Male talent, ages 40s–60s

• African American, Asian, Latino, or Indian ethnicity

• Clean-shaven with short hair

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

• Must be available for wardrobe fitting and filming dates

Compensation:

• $165.80 for 8 hours (time and a half after 8 hours)s

Nurse Extras (Ages 20s–30s)

Description:
A popular TV series is seeking male and female background actors to portray nurses in an upcoming featured, non-speaking role. You don’t need to be a real nurse—just have the right look and professionalism for the part. Local talent from Chicago, suburbs, and surrounding Illinois border states are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Portray a nurse in a hospital scene

• Follow on-set directions and maintain professionalism

• Be prepared for a full-day shoot

Requirements:

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

• Must be local to Illinois (Chicago and surrounding areas)

• Must have a professional, clean look

• Must submit a recent color photo showing current hair color, length, and style

• Include clothing sizes in submission (see below)

Clothing Sizes to Include:

• Males: Height, weight, suit jacket, T-shirt, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, shoe

• Females: Height, weight, T-shirt, dress, pants, shoe

Compensation:

• Paid role

Teen Extras for TV Series

Description:
A hit TV series is casting male and female teens, age 16, to portray students in an upcoming episode. This is a fun, outdoor scene perfect for young performers interested in gaining on-set experience. These are paid, non-speaking background roles.

Responsibilities:

• Portray high school students in an outdoor scene

• Follow direction from the production team

• Arrive on time and prepared with wardrobe sizes submitted in advance

Requirements:

• Must be age 16

• Open to male and female talent

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

• Must submit a recent color photo showing current hair color, length, and hairstyle

Compensation:

• Paid background role

Firefighters – Background Roles for TV Production

Job Description
A television production is seeking physically fit men and women, ages 30–40, to portray firefighters for two continuity shoot dates. This is a great opportunity for background actors who have not yet appeared on this production. The roles require new faces who can convincingly portray first responders in action-packed scenes.

Performers will be picture-cast by the director, so please ensure your submitted photos are recent and reflect your best look for the role.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray firefighters in both interior and exterior scenes
• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity between shoot days
• Arrive prepared and on time for all call times
• Remain available throughout the day for possible schedule adjustments

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 30–40
• Physically fit and able to perform light action on set
• Must be a new face (not previously cast on the current season)
• Must be available both days for continuity
• Open to ACTRA and Non-Union performers

Compensation

• ACTRA: Regular background rate per IPA
• AABP/Non-Union: $17.20 per hour (8-hour minimum)

Stand-In Casting for TV Production

Job Description
A TV production is seeking stand-ins to work alongside the crew for technical and scene preparation. This is a great opportunity for those with previous on-set or stand-in experience.

Job Responsibilities

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

• Collaborate with the crew to ensure accurate scene blocking

• Maintain professionalism and reliability on set

Requirements

• Female, Caucasian, 40s–60s, dark hair, height 5’3”–5’5”, weight 110–135 lbs

• Male, Caucasian or Latino, 20s–40s, dark hair, height 5’10”–6’, weight 170–185 lbs

• Must match specified height, weight, and complexion of lead actors

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

• Prior stand-in or extra experience preferred

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (rate discussed upon booking)

Stand Ins for Television Production

Job Description
A television production is casting stand ins for an upcoming shoot. The production is seeking talent who closely match the height, weight, and complexion of principal actors to assist with lighting and camera blocking. This is a paid stand in opportunity for experienced or first time talent who meet the physical requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand in for principal actors during rehearsals and technical setups

• Work with the crew to assist in lighting, framing, and camera blocking

• Follow direction from the production team with professionalism and reliability

• Remain available on set as needed during production

Requirements

• Female, ages 40s to 60s, Caucasian, dark hair, 5’3” to 5’5”, 110 to 135 lbs

• Male, ages 20s to 40s, Caucasian or Latino, dark hair, 5’10” to 6’0”, 170 to 185 lbs

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

• Stand in or on set experience preferred but not required

Compensation

• Paid stand in opportunity

Stand-In Role – TV Series

Job Description
A television series is hiring a stand-in for upcoming filming in Chicago and surrounding suburbs. The production is seeking an experienced individual who can closely match the physical appearance of the lead actor for lighting and camera blocking purposes.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a stand-in for lighting and camera blocking

• Maintain consistency in height, weight, and complexion to match the lead actor

• Be punctual and professional throughout the production schedule

Requirements

• African American male

• Ages 30s to 50s

• Bald

• Height: 5’9”–5’11”

• Weight: 200–250 lbs

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

Compensation

• $186 for 8 hours

Featured Extras Casting – Friends of the Actor

Job Description
Casting male and female extras in their 20s–30s of all ethnicities to portray friends of a lead actor in an upcoming production. These are featured, non-speaking background roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on set as assigned character

• Follow direction to enhance the scene’s authenticity

• Maintain continuity with provided wardrobe and styling

Requirements

• Ages 20s–30s

• All genders and ethnicities

• Must have current hairstyle, cut, and color

• Men must have current facial hair, if applicable

• Cannot have worked on the project during the same or following week

Compensation

• Paid featured extra role

Casting Male Extras for TV Series

Job Description
A television production is casting male extras to portray characters in an upcoming episode. This is a great opportunity for aspiring actors to gain on-set experience and work alongside a professional crew.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a background extra in selected scenes

• Follow direction from the production team to ensure continuity and realism

• Arrive on time and ready for wardrobe fitting and filming

• Maintain professionalism and flexibility during production hours

Requirements

• Male actors, mid-20s to early 30s

• Open to all ethnicities

• Must be local to the Illinois area (no travel provided)

• Must be available for a mandatory wardrobe fitting prior to filming

Compensation

• Standard background actor rate (details provided upon selection)

• Wardrobe fitting included in the booking

Casting Extras for TV Series – Police Officers and Residents

Job Description
A television production is casting background actors to portray police officers and Chicago residents in upcoming scenes. Filming will take place in Illinois, and talent must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or surrounding border states.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background extras in scripted scenes

• Men will portray police officers and must match the required look

• Men and women will also be cast as local Chicago residents

• Follow direction from the production team and maintain professionalism on set

Requirements

• Males and females, ages 20s–40s, all ethnicities

• Men playing police officers must be clean-shaven with short hair

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

• Cannot have worked on the production earlier in the week or be booked for future dates

Compensation

• Paid opportunity