NBC’s hit crime drama Chicago P.D. is back for the 2025/2026 season — and you could be part of the action! The production is now casting paid background extras for upcoming episodes. No prior acting experience is needed, just availability, professionalism, and the ability to work as a local hire in Chicago.
Talent Application
📍 Casting Details
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Roles: Non-speaking extras for various scenes
- Pay: $132.80/8 hrs (time + ½ after 8 hrs)
- Dates: Various August 2025 dates (see below)
- Requirements:
- Must be local to the Chicago area
- High school graduates (not currently attending classes)
🎯 Featured Roles
- SECRET PARTY 🎉
- Ages 18–30s, any gender/ethnicity
- Trendy, fashion-forward “young professional” vibe
- Filming Date: Fri, Aug 22 – Night shoot
- Pay: $132.80/8
- Bonus: Real-life couples comfortable making out on camera welcome to apply
- CAMPAIGN STAFF 🗳️
- Ages 18–40, any gender/ethnicity
- Business casual/office professional wardrobe required
- Filming Date: Wed, Aug 27
- Pay: $132.80/8
- GENERAL EXTRAS 👥
- Any gender/ethnicity, 18+
- Roles available for minors (dates TBA)
- $35 vehicle bump if your approved car is used (no red/white vehicles)
- Dates: Aug 12–26 (weekdays only)
📩 How to Apply
Send email to cpdbackground@gmail.com with the subject line for the role you’re applying for (e.g., “SECRET PARTY” or “EPISODE 1303 SUBMISSION”) and include:
- Full legal name
- Age (exact)
- Height & weight
- Cell phone number
- Zip code
- Clothing measurements (per gender list)
- Vehicle info (year, make, model, color) if applicable
- Photos: 1 headshot + 1 full-body, front-facing, plain background, no filters
- Tattoos: Provide photos or state “NO TATTOOS”

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