NBC’s The Rockford Files Reboot Casting Paid Extras

A reboot of the classic crime drama The Rockford Files may be heading to NBC in 2026 — and now, the pilot episode is officially casting featured background actors in Georgia.

Filming is set to take place this spring in Canton, GA, and local residents have the opportunity to land paid on-set roles in prison scenes for the highly anticipated NBC pilot.

This is a paid extras opportunity for those looking to gain experience on a major television production.

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🎥 Now Casting: Featured Background Roles (Prison Scenes)

Casting is being handled by Hylton Casting, and all roles will be photo selected directly by the Director, making submission quality extremely important.

📍 Filming Location:

Canton, Georgia

📺 Project:

NBC Pilot – The Rockford Files

🎭 Available Roles

Casting is seeking men, all ethnicities, ages 20+ for the following roles:

🔒 Inmates – Tough, hardened, criminal types (tattoos, scars, rough edges welcome)
💪 Big Carl’s Goons – Large, muscular, stocky, or lean/wiry builds
👮 Nervous Deputy – Clean-cut, police officer types with an unimposing presence

All roles will appear in prison scenes and will be selected via submitted photos.

📸 Important Submission Guidelines

Because the Director will personally review submissions:

📷 Follow the photo guidelines carefully
🎭 Submit clear, properly formatted, in-character photos
⏳ Take your time — quality matters more than speed
✅ Review the example photos provided before submitting

Casting encourages early submissions, but emphasizes that strong, accurate photos are essential for consideration.

💼 Paid Extras Opportunity in Georgia

This is a paid background role for a major network television pilot. If the show moves forward beyond the pilot episode, it could become a full NBC series.

For Georgia-based actors and aspiring performers, this is an excellent opportunity to work on a high-profile production close to home.

📝 How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit through the official casting link:

👉 HYLTONCASTING.COM/ROCKFORDFEATUREDPRISON

Be sure to carefully read all submission instructions before applying.