Chicago Casting: Background Roles for NBC’s Chicago Fire & Chicago Med (Multiple Dates)

NBC’s Chicago shows are back and booking local Chicago-area talent for a string of upcoming scenes. Below are the current highlights for Chicago Fire (plus a medic call). Read carefully—each role has its own subject line and info to include. 🎬


Talent Application

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📅 Filming Window

  • This week & next week (specific dates listed per role below)
  • Location: Chicago, IL (locals only)

🍻 Molly’s Bar Party Scene – Chicago Fire

  • When: Thu, Sept 18
  • Who: Males (all ethnicities), 20s–40s
  • Wardrobe Fittings (some talent): Wed 9/10, Thu 9/11, or Fri 9/12
  • Notes: Non-speaking background; party vibe at Molly’s 🍹

To apply:
✉️ extraCFire@gmail.com
Subject: NEW Molly’s 9.18
Include:

  • 😀 Recent color photo (current hair/style; no headshots, no group or blurry pics)
  • 📏 Sizes(must include all!)
    • 👔 Men: height, weight, jacket, T-shirt, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, shoe
    • 👗 Women: height, weight, dress, pants, T-shirt, shoe
  • 📍 City/State • 📞 Phone • 🎂 Age
  • 🧥 Fitting date availability (9/10, 9/11, 9/12) or if you cannot attend
  • 🔁 Last time you worked on Chicago Fire (if any)

🧑‍⚖️ Inmates – Chicago Fire

  • When: Tue, Sept 9
  • Who: Males, all ethnicities, 20s–50s

To apply:
✉️ ExtraCfire@gmail.com
Subject: Inmate 9.9
Include: recent color photo, all sizes (men: jacket, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, T-shirt, shoe), height, weight, age, phone, city/state, and last time you worked on the show.


🚑 REAL Medics (Chicago / Suburban / Private)

  • When: Thu, Sept 11 or Tue, Sept 16 (or both)
  • Rate: $200/8 + time-and-a-half after 8 + $25 special ability bump
  • Who: Male & Female medics (real/pro experience)

To apply:
✉️ ExtraCFire@gmail.com
Subject: Real Medics 9.11, 9.16
Include: a photo in uniform, height, weight, age, phone, city/state, sizes (men: jacket, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, T-shirt, shoe • women: T-shirt, dress, pants, shoe).


🎥 Stand-In (Caucasian Male)

  • When: Wed, Sept 10
  • Specs: 20s/30s, 5’10″–6’0″, slim to medium build, brown hair
  • Rate: $186/8 + OT

To apply:
✉️ ExtraCfire@gmail.com
Subject: SI V 9.10
Include: recent color photo, height, weight, age, phone, city/state, sizes, and any extra/stand-in experience.


🧸 Kids Casting – Upcoming Episode (Work Permits)

  • Who:
    • Ages 2–4 (single or twins) 👶
    • Ages 5–9 (all ethnicities) 🧒
  • Permits:JOAN PHILO WORK PERMIT required.
    • If you don’t have one, ask for a Letter of Intent.

To apply:
✉️ ExtraCfire@gmail.com
Subject: KIDS NEXT EPISODE
Include: child’s recent color photo, height, weight, age, DOB, full name, parent/guardian names, city/state.
➕ Attach the Joan Philo Work Permit if you have it; if not, request a Letter of Intent in the email.


✅ Quick Apply Checklist (for all roles) 🙂

  • 📸 Recent color photo(s) showing current look (no filters, no hats/sunglasses, no group shots)
  • 📏 All required sizes (see each role)
  • 📍 City/State • 📞 Phone • 🎂 Age
  • 🗓️ Specific date you’re submitting for + any fitting needs (if applicable)
  • 🔁 Last time you worked on Chicago Fire (if any)

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