NBC Casting Calls and Auditions

Bartenders for Bar Scene – TV Background Roles

Job Description

A television production filming in Chicago is casting men and women to portray bartenders in an upcoming bar scene. Both experienced real-life bartenders and performers without professional bartending experience are encouraged to apply. This background acting opportunity is seeking talent in their 20s and 30s of all ethnicities who can naturally portray bar staff in a busy on-camera environment. Local talent from Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and nearby states is being considered.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a bartender in a television bar scene
• Perform natural bartending and bar-related background actions
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams
• Maintain consistent movements and positioning across multiple takes
• Interact naturally with other background performers
• Help create an authentic bar atmosphere on camera

Requirements

• Men and women in their 20s–30s
• All ethnicities are welcome
• Real bartenders and performers without bartending experience may apply
• Comfortable portraying a bartender on camera
• Able to follow production direction and maintain continuity
• Must work as a local hire in Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or nearby states

Compensation

• Paid opportunity; rate and compensation details will be discussed with selected talent

Senior Wheelchair Patient Extras for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking male and female senior background actors to portray patients in wheelchairs for a paid, non-speaking scene in Chicago, Illinois. Casting is looking for thin seniors in their 70s and 80s of all ethnicities. Production can provide the wheelchair for selected talent. Applicants should be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a wheelchair patient in background scenes for “Chicago Fire.”
• Perform in a paid, non-speaking background role.
• Follow direction from the production team while on set.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
• Work cooperatively with cast, crew, and other background performers.

Requirements

• Male and female seniors in their 70s–80s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Thin build.
• Comfortable portraying a patient in a wheelchair.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or states bordering Illinois.
• Reliable and able to follow on-set direction.

Compensation

• Paid background role; specific rate not provided.

Pedestrian Extras for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking male and female background actors in their 20s to 60s for paid, non-speaking pedestrian roles in Chicago, Illinois. Casting is open to all ethnicities and includes opportunities for general pedestrians, pedestrians with cars, and pedestrians with bicycles. Talent should be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a pedestrian background actor in scenes for “Chicago Fire.”
• Portray everyday pedestrians in non-speaking scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout the shoot.
• Work with a personal vehicle or bicycle if selected for those specific roles.

Requirements

• Male and female talent in their 20s–60s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or states bordering Illinois.
• For pedestrians with cars, vehicles cannot be white, black, or red.
• Bicycle owners may be considered for pedestrian-with-bicycle roles.
• Reliable and able to follow on-set production direction.

Compensation

• Paid background role; specific rate not provided.

Chicago Fire Casting – Featured Female Patron

Job Description

Chicago Fire is casting a featured female background actor in her 20s to portray a patron in a non-speaking television role. The production is seeking women of all ethnicities who are local to the Chicago area and available for a wardrobe fitting before filming. Selected photos will be presented to the director for final casting consideration.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured patron in Chicago Fire
• Perform naturally in a non-speaking featured background role
• Participate in a required wardrobe fitting before filming
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Female talent in her 20s
• All ethnicities welcome
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or neighboring states and able to work as an Illinois local
• Must be available for a wardrobe fitting before filming
• Comfortable working as a featured non-speaking background actor

Compensation

• Featured role: $165 for 8 hours
• Time and a half after 8 hours
• Wardrobe fitting: $40 for up to 2 hours

Chicago Fire Casting – Construction Workers

Job Description

Chicago Fire is casting male and female background actors to portray construction workers for an exterior scene filming on the south side of Chicago. The production is seeking talent in their 20s–50s of all ethnicities for non-speaking extra roles. This Chicago casting call is open to local performers from the city, suburbs, and surrounding states who can work as Illinois locals.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a construction worker in Chicago Fire
• Work as a non-speaking background actor in exterior scenes
• Perform natural construction worker actions as directed
• Follow instructions from the production and assistant directing teams
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• Male and female talent in their 20s–50s
• All ethnicities welcome
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or neighboring states and able to work as an Illinois local
• Comfortable filming outdoors
• Able to portray a construction worker convincingly

Compensation

• Compensation details not disclosed

Chicago Fire Casting – Bicycle Riders, Drivers, and Pedestrians

Job Description

Chicago Fire is casting male and female background actors in their 20s–60s for non-speaking exterior scenes in the Chicago area. The production is seeking talent of all ethnicities to portray bicycle riders, drivers, and pedestrians. Bicycle riders must provide their own bicycle, while performers applying as drivers must be comfortable using their own vehicle during filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a non-speaking background actor on Chicago Fire
• Portray a bicycle rider, driver, or pedestrian in exterior scenes
• Provide your own bicycle or vehicle when cast for the applicable role
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• Male and female talent in their 20s–60s
• All ethnicities welcome
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or neighboring states and able to work as an Illinois local
• Bicycle riders must provide their own bicycle
• Drivers must be comfortable working with their own vehicle
• Must be comfortable filming outdoors

Compensation

• Bicycle riders: $144
• Drivers with car: $144
• Pedestrians: $144

Chicago Fire Casting – Bar Scene Extras

Job Description

Chicago Fire is casting male and female background actors in their 20s and 30s for a fun bar scene filming in the Chicago area. This extras casting call is open to local talent from Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and nearby states who can work as Illinois locals. Selected performers will help create an authentic and energetic bar atmosphere for the television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a background actor in a Chicago Fire bar scene
• Portray a natural and engaging bar patron
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams
• Maintain continuity and professional behavior throughout filming
• Remain available for the full duration of the production day

Requirements

• Male and female talent
• Must be in your 20s or 30s
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby states and able to work as an Illinois local
• Must not already be scheduled to work on the production during the conflicting filming period
• Comfortable working as a television background actor

Compensation

• Compensation details not disclosed

Law & Order Casting – Middle Eastern Cab Driver with Yellow Cab

Job Description

Law & Order is casting a union background actor to portray a Middle Eastern cab driver for an exterior scene in Manhattan, New York. The production is seeking talent who can provide their own yellow cab for filming. This SAG background acting opportunity will take place in the Battery Park area and requires a suitable yellow cab for the scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a Middle Eastern cab driver in Law & Order
• Work as a union background actor during an exterior scene
• Provide and use your own yellow cab for filming
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Union background actor
• Able to portray a Middle Eastern cab driver
• Must provide a yellow cab for production use
• Must be able to work in the Battery Park area of Manhattan, New York
• Comfortable working on an exterior television production

Compensation

• SAG voucher: $231 for 8 hours
• $80 per hour for vehicle use, with a 1-hour minimum

African American Male Stand-In for TV Series

Job Description

A television series filming in Chicago is seeking an African American male stand-in for multiple production days. Casting is looking for a bald performer in his 30s–60s with a medium to dark complexion who closely matches the actor’s height, weight, and complexion. This is a non-speaking stand-in role supporting lighting, camera blocking, and other technical preparations before scenes are filmed.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a stand-in for an actor during television production.
• Assist the camera and lighting departments with scene preparation and blocking.
• Match the actor’s position and movements as directed between takes and setups.
• Follow instructions from assistant directors and production crew.
• Maintain consistency and professionalism throughout each filming day.
• Be available for multiple required production dates.

Requirements

• African American male.
• Ages 30s–60s.
• Medium to dark complexion.
• Bald.
• Weight between 190–250 lbs.
• Must closely match the actor’s height, weight, and complexion.
• Previous stand-in or background acting experience is helpful.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois.
• Must maintain current facial hair, if applicable, for continuity.

Compensation

• $192 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half overtime after 8 hours.

Featured Non-Speaking Foreman Casting Call

Job Description

A television production filming in the Chicago area is seeking clean-shaven male talent in their 40s–50s to portray a featured non-speaking foreman in a factory scene. This paid featured background role is looking for performers with a believable blue-collar appearance who can bring an authentic foreman presence to the production. Talent must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois and available for both the required wardrobe fitting and filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured factory foreman in a non-speaking role.
• Perform natural factory and workplace actions on camera.
• Follow blocking and direction from assistant directors and production staff.
• Attend a required wardrobe fitting before filming.
• Maintain the required appearance and continuity throughout production.
• Work professionally with cast and crew on set.

Requirements

• Male talent in their 40s–50s.
• Clean-shaven appearance required.
• Must have a believable blue-collar or factory foreman look.
• No contact lenses.
• No prescription glasses.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or states bordering Illinois.
• Must be available for the required wardrobe fitting and filming.
• Professional, reliable, and able to follow on-set direction.

Compensation

• $165 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half overtime after 8 hours.
• Wardrobe fitting pays $40 for approximately 2 hours.