Be Part of NBC’s Chicago P.D. 2025/2026 Season – Featured Background Roles Open Now!

NBC’s hit crime drama Chicago P.D. is officially back in production for its 2025/2026 season — and casting is underway for featured extras to join the action. Whether you’re an aspiring actor or just love being on set, this is your chance to be a part of one of television’s most iconic law enforcement shows!

From Emmy-winning producer Dick Wolf, Chicago P.D. dives deep into the city’s criminal world and the detectives who fight to protect it. Filming takes place entirely in Chicago, and the team is now hiring non-speaking extras for upcoming dramatic scenes.

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📍 Details:

Location: Chicago, IL (local talent only)
Type: Non-union background roles
Rate: Starts at $160+/8 hrs (higher for SPFX-intensive roles)
Requirements: Must be 100% local, flexible availability

🎬 Now Casting Featured Roles:

💥 “GAS STATION EMPLOYEE”

Victim of a brutal attack

Gender: Male
Age: 60s
Ethnicity: Any
Must be okay with: SPFX blood, prosthetics, laying on floor
Filming: Tentatively Wed, Aug 6
Subject Line: GAS STATION EMPLOYEE

👮🏾‍♂️ “ROUGH DAY ON THE JOB”

Injured police officer in action

Gender: Male
Age: Early/mid 20s
Ethnicity: African American
Must be okay with: SPFX blood, prosthetics, floor work
Filming: Tentatively Mon, Aug 11
Subject Line: ROUGH DAY ON THE JOB

🚨 “ABDUCTED IN BROAD DAYLIGHT”

Dramatic kidnapping victim

Gender: Female
Age: Late 20s–early 30s
Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latinx
Hair: Straight/wavy preferred
Must be okay with: SPFX blood, being carried, morgue photo
Filming: Tentatively Fri, Aug 8
Subject Line: ABDUCTED IN BROAD DAYLIGHT

🏥 “HOSPITAL INTAKE PHOTO”

Young patient, police evidence still shot

Gender: Male
Age: 8–9
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Hair: Blonde or brown
Parents must consent to: Shirtless, SPFX bruising makeup
Photo date: Tentatively Wed, Aug 6
Subject Line: HOSPITAL INTAKE PHOTO

🧪 “BRUISING MAKEUP TEST”

Makeup trial for SPFX artists (off-camera)

Gender: Male
Age: 18–mid 20s
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Facial Hair: None (clean-shaven required)
Date: Tentatively Wed, Aug 6
Subject Line: BRUISING MAKEUP TEST

📩 Submission Instructions:

Email: cpdbackground@gmail.com
Use the correct subject line for the role you’re applying to.
Include:

Full legal name (and guardian’s name for minors)
Age (no ranges)
Height & weight
Cell phone number
Zip code
Wardrobe sizes (see template in original notice)
Vehicle info (Year, Make, Model, Color — no red/white)
2 recent photos (1 headshot, 1 full-body — no filters/pro headshots)
List tattoos OR confirm no tattoos
For minors: Attach valid Chicago work permit