NBC’s hit drama Chicago Fire is back in production for its 2026 season, and casting directors are looking for local talent in the Chicago area to work as paid background actors.
The long-running series films in and around Chicagoland and continues to spotlight the intense, emotional, and heroic world of firefighters, rescue squad members, and paramedics at Firehouse 51. Alongside other NBC Chicago-based productions, Chicago Fire remains a major opportunity for local actors, extras, and background performers hoping to gain on-set experience.
Casting is currently open for several non-speaking background roles, including patrons, bar scene extras, construction workers, bicyclists, drivers, and pedestrians.
About “Chicago Fire”
Chicago Fire first premiered in 2012 and has become one of NBC’s most recognizable drama series. The show follows the firefighters, rescue squad, and paramedics of Chicago Firehouse 51 as they face life-or-death emergencies while forming a close-knit family under pressure.
Created within the popular Dick Wolf television universe, the series offers a high-energy look at everyday heroes who risk their lives to protect others.
Talent Application
Casting Location Requirement
📍 Applicants must be local to:
- Chicago
- Chicago suburbs
- Surrounding border states near Illinois
Only local talent should apply.
Featured Female Patron Role
Casting is seeking a featured female patron to work as a bar or social scene patron.
🎬 Role: Featured Female Patron
👤 Age Range: 20s
🌎 Ethnicities: All ethnicities
📅 Work Date: Thursday, August 20
💬 Role Type: Non-speaking featured extra
💵 Pay Rate: $165 for 8 hours, plus time and a half after 8 hours
Selected applicants may also have a wardrobe fitting a couple of days before filming.
👗 Fitting Pay: $40 for up to 2 hours
Photos will be shown to the director for final selection.
How to Apply for Featured Female Patron
Email a recent color photograph showing your current hair length, style, and color to:
Use the subject line:
“Kayla 8.20”
Include:
📸 Recent color photo
📏 Height and weight
🎂 Age
📞 Phone number
🏙️ City
👚 Clothing sizes
Women should include height, weight, T-shirt, dress, pants, and shoe size.
Bar Scene Extras
Casting is also seeking men and women for a fun bar scene.
🍸 Role: Bar Scene Extras
👥 Gender: Male and female
🎂 Age Range: 20s to 30s only
🌎 Ethnicities: All ethnicities
📅 Work Date: Thursday, August 20
💬 Role Type: Non-speaking background work
Applicants should not apply if they are already scheduled to work this Friday or any day next week.
How to Apply for Bar Scene Extras
Email a recent color photograph to:
Use the subject line:
“K Bar 8.20”
Include:
📸 Recent color photo
📏 Height and weight
🎂 Age
📞 Phone number
🏙️ City
👕 Clothing sizes
Men should include height, weight, suit jacket, T-shirt, waist, inseam, and shoe size.
Women should include height, weight, T-shirt, dress, pants, and shoe size.
Construction Worker Extras
The production is also casting extras to portray construction workers for an outdoor scene.
🚧 Role: Construction Workers
👥 Gender: Male and female
🎂 Age Range: 20s to 50s
🌎 Ethnicities: All ethnicities
📅 Work Date: Monday, August 17
📍 Filming Location: South Side of Chicago
💬 Role Type: Non-speaking extra
The scene will film outdoors.
How to Apply for Construction Worker Roles
Email a recent color photograph to:
Use the subject line:
“New Construction 8.17”
Include:
📸 Recent color photo
📏 Height and weight
🎂 Age
📞 Phone number
🏙️ City
👕 Clothing sizes
Bicycle Riders, Drivers, and Pedestrians
Casting is also looking for extras who can ride bicycles, drive cars, or work as pedestrians in outdoor scenes.
🚲 Roles: Bicycle Riders, Drivers, Pedestrians
👥 Gender: Male and female
🎂 Age Range: 20s to 60s
🌎 Ethnicities: All ethnicities
📅 Work Date: Friday, August 14
💬 Role Type: Non-speaking extra
Bicycle applicants must bring their own bicycles. Drivers should include car details when submitting.
If applying with a car, include the color, year, and make of the vehicle. Applicants should also mention whether they are willing to work without their car.
How to Apply for Bicycle, Car, or Pedestrian Roles
Email a recent color photograph to:
Use the subject line for the role you are applying for, such as:
- “Bicycle 8.14”
- “Car 8.14”
- “Ped 8.14”
Include:
📸 Recent color photo
📏 Height and weight
🎂 Age
📞 Phone number
🏙️ City
👕 Clothing sizes
🚗 Vehicle details, if applying with a car
Important Submission Notes
Applicants should only submit if they meet the specific role requirements and are fully available for the listed work date.
Do not apply for the bar scene if you are already scheduled for another “Chicago Fire” work date this Friday or any day next week. If you have already applied for another submission role and received a submission email, do not submit again for the bicycle, car, or pedestrian roles.
Final Reminder
These are paid non-speaking background opportunities for local Chicago-area talent. If you are available, fit the requested age range, and can work as a featured patron, bar guest, construction worker, bicyclist, driver, or pedestrian, follow the email instructions carefully and submit all requested details.
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