Casting Alert: Chicago Fire (and Chicago Med) Seeking Extras in Illinois

NBC’s hit series Chicago Fire is filming the new season in the Chicago area and is casting paid background talent for scenes shooting this week and next. Sister show Chicago Med is also in production, with additional calls out. If you’re local and available, this is your chance to step onto a major network set!

Talent Application

📌 What They’re Casting

• 👥 Men & Women (all ethnicities), 20s–40s — for Wed, Sept 17 on Chicago Fire
  • 🚶 Peds with cars
  • 🚶 Peds without cars
  • 🚴 Bicyclists
  • 👨‍🚒 Men as firefighters (clean-shaven)
• 🏙️ Residents (all ethnicities), 20s–60s — Tues, Sept 16 for an exciting outdoor shoot
  • ❗ Do not apply if you’re already booked on future dates for Chicago Fire or if you’re working the Molly’s Bar scene

📨 How to Submit

Send a recent color photo + details to ExtraCfire@gmail.com with the correct subject line:

• ✉️ Subject: “OUTSIDE 9.17” (for Sept 17)
  • Include: name, city & state, phone, age, height/weight
  • If you have a car: add color, year, make
  • If you have a bicycle: add color
  • Note when you last worked on Chicago Fire (if ever)
• ✉️ Subject: “Outside 9.16” (for Sept 16)
  • Include: name, city & state, phone, age, height/weight, clothing sizes
  • 👔 Men: suit jacket, T-shirt, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, shoe
  • 👗 Women: dress, T-shirt, pants, shoe
  • Note when you last worked on Chicago Fire (if ever)

✅ Please don’t apply if you worked on Chicago Fire last week or are already scheduled on a future date.

🔑 Quick Recap

• 🎬 Shows: Chicago Fire (NBC) — plus Chicago Med in production
• 📍 Location: Chicago, IL (locals only)
• 📅 Dates: Tue, Sept 16 & Wed, Sept 17
• 👥 Roles: Peds w/ & w/o cars, bicyclists, clean-shaven men as firefighters; Residents 20s–60s
• ✉️ Email: ExtraCfire@gmail.com (use correct subject line)