Stand-In for NBC's Chicago Fire Season 15 in Chicago

Casting Companion; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Casting Companion is seeking an African American male stand-in for NBC's Chicago Fire Season 15, filming in the Chicago, Illinois area.

The candidate should be a man aged 40 to 60 with dark hair, and must closely match the principal actor's height and build (5'9" – 5'11").

Filming is on Monday, October 12, 2026 with an early call around 5:30 AM and days lasting about 12 hours. This is a paid, non-speaking role: base rate $192 for 8 hours, with overtime at time-and-a-half ($36 per hour).

Qualifications

• Must be available for filming in Chicago area.
• Ability to match principal actor's height and build.
• Reliable and punctual on set.

Responsibilities

• Match principal actor's positioning and movements during rehearsals.
• Assist camera and lighting during technical preparations.
• Follow director and crew instructions to maintain consistency.

Skills

Stand-in

Age 40-60

Height 5'9"-5'11"

Dark hair

Job description

NBC's hit drama Chicago Fire is looking for an African American male stand-in for Season 15, filming in the Chicago, Illinois area.

The production needs a man in his 40s to 60s with dark hair who closely matches the height, build, and complexion of a principal actor. Height must be between 5'9\" and 5'11\". You should reside in Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or a nearby state bordering Illinois.

As a stand-in, you'll assist the camera and lighting departments during technical preparations. Your responsibilities include matching the principal actor's positioning and movements during rehearsals, following instructions from the director, assistant directors, camera operators, and lighting team, and maintaining consistency throughout the production day.

Filming is scheduled for Monday, October 12, 2026. You must be available that day and comfortable with early call times around 5:30 AM and production days lasting approximately 12 hours.

Previous background acting or stand-in experience is beneficial but not required. The ability to follow precise technical instructions and maintain professionalism on set is essential.

This is a paid, non-speaking role. Base rate is $192 for 8 hours. Overtime is paid at time-and-a-half after 8 hours, at a rate of $36 per hour.