NBC’s hit drama “Chicago Fire” is officially in production for its new 2025 season, and casting directors are now booking paid background actors (extras) in the Chicago area.
Produced by Emmy Award-winning executive producer Dick Wolf (the creator behind the iconic Law & Order franchise), Chicago Fire continues to film on location in — you guessed it — Chicago. The series follows the intense lives of firefighters, paramedics, and rescue workers at the fictional Firehouse 51, delivering high-stakes drama that has kept fans loyal for years.
The show has also inspired major spin-offs including:
- ✅ Chicago P.D.
- ✅ Chicago Med
Talent Application
📍 Who Can Apply?
This casting is local-only, so please apply only if you live in Chicago or nearby areas, including:
- Chicago + suburbs
- Surrounding border states to Illinois (IL) only
⚠️ Full availability is required for the listed work date.
🎬 Casting Now: Teen Student Extras (Paid)
The production is currently searching for:
- 👥 Male & Female Teens
- 📌 Ages 16 to 19
- 🌎 All ethnicities
- 🗓️ Work date: Wednesday, January 7
This will be an outdoor paid, non-speaking student scene — and yes, they love booking friends together!
💰 Pay Rate
- 💵 $132.80 / 8 hours
- ⏱️ Time-and-a-half after 8 hours
- 🍽️ Lunch is served if you work all day
📩 How to Apply
Email your submission to: ExtraCfire@gmail.com
Subject line: “Student 1.7”
Include:
- 📷 A recent color photo showing your current hairstyle/cut/color
- ❌ No beards / mustaches
- ❌ No headshots, comp cards, hats, sunglasses, or cropped photos
Also include your details:
- Name + phone number
- Age + city
- Height + weight
- Clothing + sizes
✨ Bonus:
- Mention the first + last names of friends who are also applying (casting likes to book friends!)
- Let them know if you’ve worked on set before — it’s okay if you haven’t!
⏳ Apply ASAP — casting is happening now.
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