Casting Call in Chicago: Extras & Stand-Ins for Chicago Fire

NBC’s hit drama Chicago Fire is filming its new season in the Chicago, Illinois area and is now casting stand-ins and featured background firefighters for upcoming shoot dates.

You must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or surrounding border states to be considered. No travel is provided.

Talent Application

Stand-In Roles 🎬

Stand-ins should closely match the height, build, and general look of the actor and will be used for lighting and camera blocking. These are non-speaking roles.

📍 Shoot Date (Both Roles): Monday, Dec 15

• 👨 SI WALKER
  • Caucasian male
  • Gray/white hair
  • Age: 50s–60s
  • Height: 5’9″–5’11”
  • Weight: 160–170 lbs
  • Subject line: SI Walker 12.15
• 👨 SI BEECHAM
  • Indian male
  • Dark hair
  • Age: 20s–40s
  • Height: 5’9″–5’11”
  • Weight: 150–170 lbs
  • Subject line: SI Beecham 12.15

Featured Firefighter Extras 💵

They’re also looking for good-looking men to portray firefighters (no real experience needed).

• 👨‍🚒 Featured Firefighters
  • Males, 20s–early 30s
  • Clean shaven, short hair, fit
  • All ethnicities
  • Featured non-speaking role
  • Shoot Date: Monday, Dec 15
  • Rate: $165/8 hours + time-and-a-half after 8 hours
  • Subject line: Featured FF 12.15

How to Submit 📩

Email: ExtraCfire@gmail.com

For stand-ins, use subject:

• SI Walker 12.15 or SI Beecham 12.15

For featured firefighters, use subject:

• Featured FF 12.15

Include in your email:

• 🧾 Full name
• 🎂 Age
• 📏 Height & weight
• 📱 Phone number
• 📍 City & state
• 👕 Clothing sizes (especially for men):
  • T-shirt
  • Neck
  • Sleeve
  • Waist
  • Inseam
  • Shoe
• 🎬 Mention if you’ve worked as an extra or stand-in before
• 📸 Recent color photo (current look)