NBC’s Chicago Fire is currently filming its new 2025 season in the Chicago area, and the casting team is now booking paid background actors.
This notice is specifically searching for male and female teens (ages 16–19, all ethnicities) for an outdoor, non-speaking student scene. Please apply only if you are local to Chicago, nearby suburbs, or surrounding border states to Illinois and can fully commit to the work date.
Talent Application
Role Details
- 🎓 Role: Student (Non-speaking background)
- 👥 Who: Male & female teens, 16–19, all ethnicities
- 📅 Work Date: Wednesday, January 7
- 📍 Location: Chicago area (local hire only)
- 💵 Rate: $132.80 / 8 hours + ⏱️ time-and-a-half after 8 hours
- 🍽️ Meals: Lunch provided if you work all day
Photo Requirements (Important)
Send a recent color photo showing your current hairstyle/color/cut:
- 📸 No headshots, comp cards, hats, sunglasses, or cropped images
- 🚫 No beards or mustaches (as requested)
How to Apply
Email: ExtraCfire@gmail.com
Subject Line: Student 1.7
Include:
- 🧾 Name, phone, age, city
- 📏 Height, weight, clothing sizes
- 👯 Names of any friends also submitting (they like to book friends!)
- ✅ Mention if you’ve worked on set before (okay if you haven’t)
⏳ Submit ASAP—casting is currently underway.

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