NBC ‘Chicago Fire’ Season 14 Casting Call for Medics
Background Actor – Medic Roles (TV Series)
Job Description
A popular TV drama is now casting background actors to portray medics for upcoming hospital and emergency response scenes filming in Chicago. The production seeks professional, clean-cut talent who can authentically represent emergency medical professionals in action-packed sequences.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a medic in hospital and rescue scenes
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Follow on-set direction and maintain professionalism at all times
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Help create realistic emergency response environments
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Be prepared for long filming days and physically active moments
Requirements
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Male and female actors, ages 20–50, all ethnicities
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Clean, professional appearance (males must be clean-shaven with short hair)
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Must be local to Chicago, IL or surrounding suburbs/border states (local hire only)
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Must provide accurate clothing sizes and recent photos for wardrobe coordination
Compensation
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Paid background role (standard extras rate; details provided upon selection)
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Job Responsibilities
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Participate as a real softball team in background scenes for a sports brand commercial/social media campaign.
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Follow on-set direction for blocking, timing, and continuity during team sequences.
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Age Range: Girls ages 11–12 (real team required)
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Must be a real youth girls’ softball team, including a coach.
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Must be local to Austin, Texas.
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Union Status: Non-union
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Comfortable being filmed for a social media campaign running approximately two weeks.
Compensation Details
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Rate: $250 per day per player and coach


