Trendy Coffee Shop Background Extra – Chicago Fire S15

Casting Companion; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid background role

Job summary

NBC’s Chicago Fire is casting hip, stylish adults in their 20s–40s for paid background roles in upcoming scenes filmed in the Chicago area. Roles include coffee shop patrons and pedestrians in contemporary neighborhood settings, with production taking place on Thursday, October 1.

Expect a potentially 12-hour day, with an early call time starting as early as 5:30 a.m. Selected performers should bring a modern, trendy appearance and be local to Chicago or nearby areas.

Qualifications

• Adults in their 20s–40s of all ethnicities.
• Local to Chicago area or surrounding states.
• Hip, trendy, contemporary appearance.
• Not scheduled to work on Chicago Fire during the referenced week.
• Available for filming on Oct 1 and prepared for a ~12-hour production day.

Responsibilities

• Appear as a coffee shop patron or pedestrian on Chicago Fire Season 15.
• Perform natural background actions appropriate for a contemporary setting.
• Walk, socialize, enjoy coffee, and interact naturally within scenes.
• Follow blocking and positioning instructions from assistant directors.
• Repeat movements consistently across takes.
• Maintain wardrobe and performance continuity throughout filming.
• Remain attentive during camera and lighting setups.
• Work professionally with cast and crew.

Skills

Contemporary look

Job description

NBC’s Chicago Fire is casting hip, stylish adults in their 20s–40s for paid background roles in upcoming scenes filmed in the Chicago area. Roles include coffee shop patrons and pedestrians in contemporary neighborhood settings, with production taking place on Thursday, October 1.

Expect a potentially 12-hour day, with an early call time starting as early as 5:30 a.m. Selected performers should bring a modern, trendy appearance and be local to Chicago or nearby areas.