Casting Call for Extras – New Season of "Chicago Fire"

NBC’s hit series Chicago Fire is back in production for its 2025 season, and the casting team is currently seeking background actors to join the set.

About the Show

Produced by Emmy Award-winning executive producer Dick Wolf, Chicago Fire follows the lives of the dedicated firefighters, paramedics, and rescue personnel of Firehouse 51. Known for its intense drama and action-packed scenes, the series has been a fan favorite since its debut. The success of Chicago Fire has led to the creation of spin-offs such as Chicago P.D. and Chicago Med.

Casting Opportunities

If you’re local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or bordering states of Illinois, here’s your chance to be part of this thrilling series.

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Casting Opportunities

If you’re local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or bordering states of Illinois, here’s your chance to be part of this thrilling series. Check out the current casting needs below:

1. Park Scene – April 3rd

Who: Males and females, all ethnicities, aged 18-40s.
Details: Extras needed for a park scene; some will be riding bicycles.
To Apply: Send a recent color photo along with your height, weight, age, phone number, city, state, and clothing sizes to ExtraCfire@gmail.com with the subject line “Park 4.3” (or “Bike 4.3” if you can bring your bike).
Note: Do not apply if you’ve worked on Chicago Fire in the past week or have a confirmed upcoming role.

2. Stand-In Role – Female (April 3rd)

Who: Caucasian or Italian-Caucasian female, aged 20s-40s, with long dark hair.
Requirements: Height: 5’3″ – 5’5″, Weight: 140-165 lbs.
Details: Stand-in for an actress; mid-morning call time, filming until midnight.
Compensation: $180 for 8 hours, overtime paid at 1.5x.
To Apply: Send a recent color photo (showing your current hairstyle), height, weight, and clothing sizes to ExtraCfire@gmail.com with the subject line “SI JH 4.3”.
Experience: Please mention any stand-in or extra experience.

3. Stand-In Role – African American Male (April 4th)

Who: African American males with medium to light skin tones, aged 20s-60s, bald.
Requirements: Height: 5’10″ – 6’1″, Weight: 160-180 lbs.
Details: Stand-in for an actor; mid-morning call time, filming until midnight.
Compensation: $180 for 8 hours, overtime at 1.5x.
To Apply: Send a recent color photo, height, weight, and clothing sizes to ExtraCfire@gmail.com with the subject line “SI MARTY 4.3”.
Experience: Please include any stand-in or extra experience.

4. Federal Prison Correctional Officers – April 8th

Who: Males and females, all ethnicities, aged 30s-60s.
Requirements: Men must be clean-shaven with short hair.
Details: Featured extra roles; a wardrobe fitting is required on April 4th.
To Apply: Send a recent color photo, height, weight, and clothing sizes to ExtraCfire@gmail.com with the subject line “Federal CO 4.8”.
Clothing Sizes:
- Men: Height, weight, suit jacket, T-shirt, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, shoe.
- Women: Height, weight, T-shirt, dress, pants, shoe.

5. Soccer Players – April 3rd

Who: Male soccer players of all ethnicities, aged 18-40s.
Requirements: Must own soccer cleats.
Details: Pick-up game scene in a suburban park; filming from 10 AM – 11 PM.
To Apply: Send a recent color photo, height, weight, and clothing sizes to ExtraCfire@gmail.com with the subject line “Soccer with Cleats 4.3”.
Clothing Sizes:
- Height, weight, T-shirt, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, suit jacket, shoe.

Note: No need to be an expert; casual players welcome!

Casting Call for Extras – New Season of “Chicago Fire”