Chicago Casting Notice: All Ages Needed for ‘Chicago P.D.’ Episode 13016

If you live in the Chicagoland area, here’s a new opportunity: Chicago P.D. is currently in production and is now accepting submissions for paid background actors for Episode 13016. This is a local hire only job—no travel or accommodations are provided, so you must truly live in the Chicago, Illinois area (within roughly 2 hours of Chicago).

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Production Notes

🎬 Show: Chicago P.D. (NBC)
📍 Location: Chicagoland area (local hire only)
🧩 Episode: 13016
🗓️ Filming window to list availability:Wednesday 1/21 – Friday 1/30
- 📌 Filming is weekdays only (Mon–Fri)
- ⏰ Call times are often early morning
- 🕒 Days typically run 8–12 hours (submit only if you can commit with no time constraints)

Who They’re Looking For

This episode takes place primarily in African American neighborhoods, and casting is seeking:

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages — from young children to seniors
✅ Several scenes include all ethnicities, so everyone is encouraged to submit
👧 Ages 4+ (must be within Chicagoland area / ~2 hours of Chicago)

Pay Rates

💵 Ages 16+: $132.80 / 8 hours (flat rate up to 8 hours, time-and-a-half after 8)
👶 Minors (15 and younger): $160 / 8 hours
🚗 Vehicle bump: +$35 if booked with your vehicle parked on set
- 🚫 No red or white vehicles, please

How to Submit (Preferred: Google Form)

Casting strongly prefers the Google Form because email submissions must be manually transferred. Please submit only once (form OR email—don’t do both).

📝 PD General Background Form:
https://forms.gle/xs7ch2C7g13cBpo79

If the form gives you an error, try:

🧹 Clear cache/cookies (especially on Safari)
💻 Use a laptop instead of a phone
🌐 Try Chrome

Email Submission (Only If Needed)

📩 Email: cpdbackground@gmail.com
Subject line: EPISODE 13016 SUBMISSION

Include ALL of the following (in order)

🧾 First & Last Name
🎂 Age
📏 Height & Weight
📱 Cell Phone Number
📍 Zip Code (must be Chicagoland area)
👕 Measurements

For Males: coat/jacket, t-shirt, neck/sleeve length, waist x inseam, shoe
Example: 44R, t-L, 16.5/33, 30×30, 11

For Females: dress/pants, t-shirt, bra/cup, waist, shoe
Example: 8, t-M, 34B, w30”, 7

🚗 Vehicle or method of transportation
- Year, color, make & model (or “Uber”)
- Example: 2020 Silver Toyota Camry
📸 Photos (no filters, no professional headshots)
- 1 current headshot + 1 full-length photo showing current hairstyle/look
- If using the Google Form, upload either headshot OR full-length
🖊️ Tattoos
- Provide photos of all tattoos visible in a short-sleeve t-shirt (face/neck, arms, hands/fingers)
- If none: state NO TATTOOS
- Form submissions may be contacted later to provide tattoo photos
📝 Work Permit (Minors 15 and younger)
- Attach a copy of their NBC Universal work permit
- If you don’t have one, casting can send instructions/forms
📅 Available Dates
- List all available dates between Wed 1/21 and Fri 1/30
- Don’t list a date if you have any time restrictions

Note for Parents

If you’re submitting for a child, casting may email to confirm you have a minor work permit. Permits are typically valid for 1 year, so it’s helpful to get one ready for future opportunities.