FBI Agent Background Actor – Paid TV Shoot

Casting Companion; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

NBC’s “Chicago Fire” is casting male background actors in the Chicago area to portray FBI agents in upcoming scenes. This paid, non-speaking opportunity seeks men in their 20s–60s who can convincingly project a polished, authoritative federal agent look.

Selected performers will work as local hires from Chicago or nearby suburbs, must maintain a consistent professional appearance, follow on-set direction, and remain camera-ready throughout filming.

Qualifications

• Seeking male background talent ages 20s–60s.
• All ethnicities are encouraged to submit.
• Must be clean-shaven with short hair.
• Must have a polished appearance suitable for portraying an FBI agent.
• Must be comfortable working in a non-speaking television background role.
• Must work as a local hire from Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois.
• Applicants must not have recently worked on the production or already be booked for an upcoming episode.
• Must be dependable and able to follow detailed on-set direction.

Responsibilities

• Appear as an FBI agent background actor on NBC’s “Chicago Fire.”
• Portray a believable federal law enforcement professional in non-speaking scenes.
• Perform natural movements, reactions, and scene-specific background actions.
• Follow blocking and instructions from assistant directors and production staff.
• Maintain the required FBI agent look and professional demeanor throughout filming.
• Preserve continuity in positioning and movement across multiple takes.
• Remain punctual, attentive, and camera-ready during the production day.

Job description

NBC’s “Chicago Fire” is casting male background actors in the Chicago area to portray FBI agents in upcoming scenes. This paid, non-speaking opportunity seeks men in their 20s–60s who can convincingly project a polished, authoritative federal agent look.

Selected performers will work as local hires from Chicago or nearby suburbs, must maintain a consistent professional appearance, follow on-set direction, and remain camera-ready throughout filming.