Chicago Fire & Chicago Med Seek Extras in Illinois

Fans of NBC’s hit dramas “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago Med” now have a chance to step onto the set—this time, as part of the cast!

The new season of “Chicago Fire” is currently filming in the Chicago, Illinois area, and casting teams are looking for background extras for scenes filming this week and next week.

The long-running series follows the professional and personal lives of the firefighters and paramedics of Firehouse 51. Created by Michael Brandt and Derek Haas, Chicago Fire stars Jesse Spencer, Taylor Kinney, and Monica Raymund, and continues to be a staple of NBC’s primetime lineup.

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Talent Application

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📍 Local Hire Only – Chicago Area

Please note:

• 📌 Local to the Chicago area only – no travel or accommodation provided.
• 🎬 These are paid, non-speaking background roles.

Below are the current casting breakdowns and how to apply.

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👨‍👩‍👦 Family Photo Shoot – Son of Male Actor

Casting for a family still-photo shoot as part of the show.

• 📸 Role: Caucasian son of a male actor (still photo)
• 📅 Shoot Date: Thursday, Dec. 4
• 👕 Fitting: Monday, Dec. 1 (you must be available for both)
• 👱‍♂️ Type: Caucasian male, mid 20s–30s
• 💇 Hair: Blonde, reddish, or brown
• 💵 Featured Rate:
  • $165 / 8 hours (time-and-a-half after 8 hours)
  • Wardrobe fitting: $40 / 2 hours

📩 How to Apply – Family Photo Shoot

Send the following to ExtraCfire@gmail.com with subject line:
“Son Family still shot 12.4”

Include:

• 🧾 First & Last Name
• 📞 Phone Number
• 📧 Email Address
• 📏 Height
• ⚖️ Weight
• 🎂 Age
• 📍 City & State

📸 Photos:

• Recent color photograph showing current hairstyle/color/length
• For men: current facial hair, if any
• No headshots, no comp cards
• No hats, no sunglasses
• No photos with your head or hair cut off at the border

👔 Clothing Sizes:

• Men: height, weight, suit jacket, neck, sleeve, T-shirt, waist, inseam, shoe
• Women (if requested as part of family group): height, weight, T-shirt, dress, pants, shoe

👉 Send ASAP – this role is being cast quickly.

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🍽️ Upscale Restaurant Scene – Trendy Guests

Casting upscale, attractive, fit men and women to appear in a trendy restaurant scene.

• 🎬 Scene Date: Thursday, Dec. 4
• 👗 Wardrobe Fitting: Tuesday, Dec. 2 (2 hours or less)
  • Some may not need a fitting, but most will.
• 👥 Types:
  • Men & women, ages 20s–40s
  • All ethnicities
  • Upscale, polished, stylish look
• 🎭 Experience: No prior extra experience required
• 💵 Paid, non-speaking background roles

⚠️ Do not apply if you worked on Chicago Fire on Wednesday, 11/26, in the hospital scene.

📩 How to Apply – Upscale Restaurant

Send the following to ExtraCfire@gmail.com with subject line:
“Upscale Restaurant 12.3”
(subject line as requested by casting, even though the scene films on Dec. 4)

Include:

• 🧾 Name
• 📏 Height
• ⚖️ Weight
• 🎂 Age
• 📞 Phone Number
• 📍 City & State

📸 Photos:

• Recent color photograph dressed upscale, as if going to a trendy restaurant
• No headshots, no comp cards
• No hats, no sunglasses
• No photos with your head or hair cut off

👔 Clothing Sizes:

• Men: height, weight, T-shirt, suit jacket, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, shoe
• Women: height, weight, T-shirt, dress, pants, shoe

Also include:

• 📝 The last time you worked on Chicago Fire (if ever).

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👨‍🚒 Real Firefighters Needed – Training & Academy Scenes

The production is also searching for real firefighters to appear in an exciting CFD academy training scene.

• 🎬 Filming Date: Wednesday, Dec. 3
• 🚒 Who:
  • Real firefighters, male & female
  • From Chicago, suburbs, and border states to IL
  • All ethnicities
• 📣 Scenes include:
  • CFD academy training
  • Real firefighters ages 20s–30s
  • Real firefighters ages 40s–60s to portray FF instructors and trainers
• 💈 Grooming:
  • Short hair
  • Clean-shaven or Chicago regulation mustache only
• 💵 Paid, non-speaking extra roles

📩 How to Apply – Real Firefighters

Send the following to ExtraCfire@gmail.com with subject line:
“Real FF 12.3”

Include:

• 🧾 Name
• 📏 Height
• ⚖️ Weight
• 🎂 Age
• 📞 Phone Number
• 📍 City & State

📸 Photos:

• Recent color photograph (clear, current look)

👔 Clothing Sizes:

• Men: height, weight, suit jacket, T-shirt, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, shoe
• Women: height, weight, T-shirt, dress, pants, shoe

👉 Send ASAP – casting is ongoing and time-sensitive.