NBC ‘Chicago Fire’ S15 Casting Lieutenant & CFD Headquarters

Casting Companion; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

NBC's Chicago Fire Season 15 is casting a featured female fire lieutenant and additional background actors for scenes at CFD Headquarters in Chicago.

Seeking performers who can convincingly portray firefighters, lieutenants, and professional office staff in a busy CFD HQ environment. Roles include a 40–60-year-old female lieutenant and 20–60-year-old men and women, all ethnicities, for non-speaking background parts in Chicago, Illinois.

Qualifications

• Female lieutenant casting for CFD Headquarters in Chicago (ages 40–60)
• Additional CFD Headquarters roles for ages 20–60
• Non-speaking television background roles; professional appearance for on-camera work

Responsibilities

• Portray a CFD lieutenant, firefighter, office employee, or headquarters staff member
• Perform realistic workplace and fire department background actions
• Follow blocking, movement, and positioning instructions from the production team
• React naturally to activity on set
• Maintain consistent actions across multiple takes
• Arrive camera-ready with professional appearance
• Attend wardrobe fittings if requested
• Work professionally with cast and crew throughout filming

Job description

NBC "Chicago Fire" S15 Casting Lieutenant & CFD Headquarters

Job Description

NBC's "Chicago Fire" Season 15 is casting a featured female fire lieutenant and additional background actors for upcoming scenes set at CFD Headquarters in Chicago. Production is seeking performers who can convincingly portray firefighters, lieutenants, and professional office personnel in a busy Chicago Fire Department headquarters environment. The featured role is for a woman ages 40-60 portraying a CFD lieutenant, while additional opportunities are available for men and women ages 20-60. These are non-speaking television roles requiring a polished, professional appearance and the ability to perform natural workplace and fire department background activity on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a CFD lieutenant, firefighter, office employee, or headquarters staff member
• Perform realistic workplace and fire department background actions
• Follow blocking, movement, and positioning instructions from the production team
• React naturally to activity taking place within each scene
• Maintain consistent actions and positioning across multiple takes
• Arrive camera-ready and maintain the appropriate professional appearance for the assigned role
• Attend a wardrobe fitting if requested by production
• Work professionally with cast, crew, and fellow background performers throughout filming

Requirements

• Featured Female Lieutenant: Women ages 40-60, all ethnicities
• Additional CFD Headquarters Roles: Men and women ages 20-60, all ethnicities
• Male firefighter talent must be clean-shaven with short hair
• Male performers should be comfortable portraying firefighters, lieutenants, or office professionals
• Female performers should be comfortable portraying lieutenants or professional office staff
• Must have an appearance appropriate for a professional fire department headquarters setting
• Must be able to work in the Chicago, Illinois area
• Comfortable appearing in a non-speaking television background role
• Must be able to follow detailed on-set direction and maintain continuity between takes

Compensation

• Paid television casting opportunity
• Specific rate information will be provided by production
• Wardrobe fitting may be required for selected talent