Paid Background Actor: Commuters & Pedestrians in Chicago

Casting Companion; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

NBC’s “Chicago Fire” is casting male and female background actors in Chicago for street and city scenes. Open to adults in their 20s–70s of all ethnicities, these non-speaking roles involve natural commuter or pedestrian actions and could include up to 12-hour filming days.

Selected performers will appear as background talent, with on-set direction provided by assistant directors and a focus on creating an authentic Chicago atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Seeking male and female background talent.
• Ages 20s–70s.
• All ethnicities are encouraged to submit.
• Must be comfortable appearing in a non-speaking television background role.
• Must be able to perform natural commuter, pedestrian, or jogging actions as assigned.
• Must work as a local hire from Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois.
• Applicants must not have recently worked on “Chicago Fire” or already be scheduled for an upcoming episode.
• Must be reliable and able to follow detailed on-set direction.
• Should be prepared for production days lasting approximately 12 hours.

Responsibilities

• Appear as a background actor on NBC’s “Chicago Fire.”
• Portray a business commuter, casual commuter, jogger, or pedestrian depending on casting needs.
• Perform realistic walking, commuting, jogging, and other everyday background actions.
• Interact naturally with other background performers when directed.
• Follow blocking, positioning, and movement instructions from assistant directors.
• Maintain consistent actions and placement between takes for continuity.
• Remain attentive, camera-ready, and professional throughout the production day.

Job description

NBC’s “Chicago Fire” is casting male and female background actors in Chicago for street and city scenes. Open to adults in their 20s–70s of all ethnicities, these non-speaking roles involve natural commuter or pedestrian actions and could include up to 12-hour filming days.

Selected performers will appear as background talent, with on-set direction provided by assistant directors and a focus on creating an authentic Chicago atmosphere.