NBC ‘Chicago Fire’ Season 15 Casting Call for Bartender

Casting Companion; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 165,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

NBC’s “Chicago Fire” is casting an experienced male bartender in the Chicago area for scenes set inside Molly’s Bar. This paid, non-speaking background role requires real bartending experience and the ability to perform bar service actions on camera.

Selected talent will work behind the bar, demonstrate familiar bartender movements, and handle standard bar tools confidently on set. This is a local hire for Chicago and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Real bartending experience is required.
• Male talent in their 20s–50s requested.
• Must be a local hire from Chicago or nearby areas.

Responsibilities

• Appear as a bartender in Molly’s Bar scenes for NBC’s Chicago Fire.
• Perform realistic bartending and beverage-service actions on camera.
• Handle bar tools and glassware naturally on set.

Skills

Bartending experience

On-camera acting

Tools

Bar tools

Job description

NBC ‘Chicago Fire’ Casting Call for Experienced Male Bartender

Job Description

Job Description
NBC’s “Chicago Fire” is casting an experienced male bartender in the Chicago area for upcoming scenes set inside Molly’s Bar. This paid, non-speaking television background role is seeking men with real bartending experience who can naturally perform authentic drink preparation and bar service actions while cameras are rolling.
Selected talent will help create the realistic atmosphere of Molly’s Bar by working behind the bar and performing familiar bartender movements throughout the scene. Because practical bartending skills are important for this role, applicants should be comfortable handling standard bar tools and completing routine service actions confidently on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a bartender in Molly’s Bar scenes on NBC’s “Chicago Fire.”
• Perform realistic bartending and beverage-service actions during filming.
• Handle common bar tools, glassware, and service tasks naturally on camera.
• Interact appropriately with background patrons while maintaining the flow of the scene.
• Follow blocking and performance instructions from assistant directors and production staff.
• Repeat bartender movements consistently across multiple takes for continuity.
• Remain attentive, camera-ready, and professional throughout the production day.

Requirements

• Seeking male talent in their 20s–50s.
• All ethnicities are encouraged to submit.
• Must have real-world bartending experience.
• Must be confident performing authentic bartender duties on camera.
• Must be comfortable appearing 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 appeared on the production or already be booked for an upcoming episode.
• Must be reliable and comfortable following detailed on-set direction.

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours.