NBC’s hit drama series Chicago Fire is now casting paid background actors in Chicago, Illinois! The production is seeking men and women ages 20ā70, of all ethnicities, for medical, patient, shop, and police district scenes filming on November 9ā10, 2026.
Selected performers will earn $136.40 for eight hours, plus overtime.
š„ About Chicago Fire
Executive produced by Dick Wolf, Chicago Fire follows the courageous firefighters, rescue workers, and paramedics of Firehouse 51 as they face dangerous emergencies while navigating personal relationships and professional challenges.
The series is part of NBC’s popular One Chicago franchise alongside Chicago P.D. and Chicago Med.
Season 15 premiered on October 7, 2026.
Talent Application
Casting Details
- š Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Roles: Paid Non-Speaking Background Extras
- Age Range: 20sā70s
- Gender/Ethnicity: All welcome
- šµ Pay: $136.40/8 hours + time-and-a-half overtime
- Workday: Approximately 12 hours, potentially starting at 5 AM
- Requirement: Local to Chicago, suburbs, or states bordering Illinois
Available Roles
š Monday, November 9, 2026
- Medical professionals / medical types
- Patients
š Tuesday, November 10, 2026
- Shop scene background actors
- Police district scene background actors
Important: Do not apply if you have already worked or are scheduled to work on Chicago Fire during the current casting week.
š§ How to Apply
Email: ExtraCFire@gmail.com
Subject Line:
11.9ā Available November 911.10ā Available November 1011.9, 11.10ā Available both dates
Include the following:
- ā Full name, age, height, and weight
- Phone number, city, and state
- Clothing measurements and shoe size
- šø Recent color photograph
- Date you last worked on Chicago Fire, if applicable
Men: Include suit jacket, T-shirt, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, and shoe sizes.
Women: Include dress, pants, T-shirt, and shoe sizes.
Applicants must have full availability for their selected filming dates.
Interested Chicago talent should submit as soon as possible!

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