Chicago Fire’s New Season Is Looking for Extras in Illinois

NBC’s Chicago Fire is currently filming its new season in the Chicago, Illinois area and casting is underway for paid, non-speaking background roles plus stand-in positions for scenes filming this week and next. If you’re local to Chicago (or nearby eligible areas), this is a great chance to get on set.

Local Hire Only: This casting notice is for people who are local to Chicago, the suburbs, and surrounding border states to IL. No travel is provided.

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Current Roles Needed (Casting Notices)

1) Teen Extras (Ages 16–19) 🎬

Casting is seeking male and female teens ages 16–19 who can work:

🗓️ Jan 21, Jan 22, and Jan 23
📍 Western Suburbs (Chicago area)
💵 Paid, non-speaking extra roles

✅ How to Apply:
Email: ExtraCfire@gmail.com
Subject: New Teen
Include:

📸 Recent color photo
📏 Height / ⚖️ Weight / 🎂 Age
📱 Phone number
📍 City / State
👕 Clothing sizes
- 👦 Male: T-shirt, pants, shoe
- 👧 Female: T-shirt, pants, shoe

2) Stand-In (African American Male) 🎥

Seeking an African American male, dark hair:

📏 Height: 5’9”–6’1”
🧍 Build: thin to medium
🗓️ Work date: Tuesday, Jan 20 (and possibly through Monday, Jan 24 — confirm which days you can work)
⏰ Start time: 6:30 AM
📍 Filming in the Western Suburbs
💵 Stand-in rate: $186 / 8 hours (time-and-a-half after 8)

✅ How to Apply:
Email: ExtraCfire@gmail.com
Subject: SI HOLT 1.20
Include:

📸 Recent color photo
📏 Height / ⚖️ Weight / 🎂 Age
📱 Phone number
📍 City / State
👕 Clothing sizes
⭐ Mention any stand-in or set experience (if applicable)

3) Stand-In (Caucasian Male) 🎥

Seeking a Caucasian male with brownish or reddish hair:

📏 Height: 5’9”–5’11”
🧍 Build: thin to medium
🗓️ Work date: Tuesday, Jan 20 (and possibly through Monday, Jan 24 — confirm your available days)
⏰ Start time: 6:30 AM
📍 Filming in the Western Suburbs
💵 Stand-in rate: $186 / 8 hours (time-and-a-half after 8)

✅ How to Apply:
Email: ExtraCfire@gmail.com
Subject: SI M 1.20
Include:

📸 Recent color photo
📏 Height / ⚖️ Weight / 🎂 Age
📱 Phone number
📍 City / State
👕 Clothing sizes
⭐ Mention any stand-in or set experience (if applicable)

4) FBI Suit Roles (Men, All Ethnicities, 20s–60s) 🕵️‍♂️

Seeking men of all ethnicities (20s–60s) to work as FBI Suits:

🗓️ Work dates: Saturday, Jan 24 + Monday, Jan 26
👔 Wardrobe fitting required: Tuesday, Jan 20 (between 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
💵 Paid extra roles

✅ How to Apply:
Email: ExtraCFire@gmail.com
Subject: FBI Suit 1.24, 1.26
Include:

📸 Recent color photo
📏 Height / ⚖️ Weight / 🎂 Age
📱 Phone number
📍 City / State
👔 Clothing sizes (men): suit jacket, T-shirt, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam

Quick Submission Tips

✅ Use the exact subject line listed for the role
📸 Send a recent, natural color photo (current look)
📝 Include all sizes to avoid delays
⏳ Submit ASAP — these roles can fill quickly