On-Camera Bartender — Paid Background Role (TV Drama)

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’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.