NBC’s hit drama “Chicago Fire” is back in production for its 2026 season, and casting directors are currently looking for Chicago-area locals to work as paid background actors.
The long-running series follows the firefighters, rescue squad, and paramedics of Firehouse 51 as they face dangerous emergencies, life-changing decisions, and the emotional pressure that comes with saving lives. Produced by Dick Wolf, the high-energy drama continues to highlight the courage, teamwork, and personal stories of everyday heroes in Chicago.
For those living in or near the Chicagoland area, this is a great opportunity to appear as an extra on a major network television production.
Talent Application
Current Casting Needs
🏥 Hospital Patient Role
Casting is seeking female background actors to work as a hospital patient in a hospital gown.
Role Details:
- 🎬 Role: Hospital Type / Patient in Hospital Gown
- 👩 Gender: Female
- 🌎 Ethnicity: All ethnicities
- 🎂 Age Range: 20s to 40s
- 📍 Location: Chicago area
- 📅 Work Date: Friday, August 21
- ⏰ Filming may continue until 10:00 PM
Applicants should not submit if they worked on the show this week or are already scheduled for a future work date.
To apply, send a recent color photo along with your height, weight, age, phone number, city, and clothing sizes.
Women should include: height, weight, dress, pants, T-shirt, and shoe size.
Email submissions to ExtraCFire@gmail.com with the subject line:
“Patient in gown 8.21”
Applicants should also mention the last time they worked on Chicago Fire, if applicable.
💼 Featured Non-Speaking Role: Classy Wife
Casting is also looking for a classy woman to portray the wife of one of the actors in a featured, non-speaking role.
Role Details:
- 🎬 Role: Wife of one of the actors
- 👩 Gender: Female
- 🌎 Ethnicity: Caucasian
- 🎂 Age Range: 40s to early 50s
- 📅 Work Date: September 3 or September 4
- ⏰ Filming may continue until 4:00 AM
- ⭐ Type: Featured non-speaking role
This role will be selected by the director, so applicants must submit a clear, recent color photograph with an upscale and classy look.
Please do not submit selfies, mirror photos, headshots, comp cards, photos with hats or sunglasses, or images where the head or hair is cut off.
Applicants should include height, weight, age, phone number, city, and clothing sizes.
Email submissions to ExtraCFire@gmail.com with the subject line:
“Classy Wife 9.3, 9.4”
🚗 Extras With Cars
Casting directors are also looking for extras with cars for a possible shoot in Chicago.
Role Details:
- 🎬 Role: Extra with car
- 🚘 Vehicle: Cars needed; black cars are acceptable
- 🌎 Ethnicity: All ethnicities
- 🎂 Age Range: 18 to 70
- 📍 Location: Chicago
- 📅 Work Date: Monday, August 24
- ⏰ Call time may be as early as 4:00 AM
Even if you worked this week or are scheduled to work next week, you may still be considered for this specific car casting.
Pay Rate:
- 💵 $136.40 for 8 hours
- ⏱ Time and a half after 8 hours
- 🚗 Additional $55 car bump
To apply, send a recent color photograph of yourself along with the color, year, and make of your car. If selected, casting will also request your license plate number.
Include your name, age, city, and phone number.
Email submissions to ExtraCFire@gmail.com with the subject line:
“Car Aug. 24th”
Final Note
Submissions should be sent as soon as possible. These roles are for local Chicago-area talent only, and applicants should carefully follow the photo and subject-line instructions for the role they are applying for.
Be the first to comment on "Extras Casting Call in Chicago for NBC’s “Chicago Fire”"