The popular NBC medical drama “Chicago Med” is now casting paid background actors (extras) for upcoming episodes, including the season finale. Production has resumed for the Chicago-based franchise, and casting directors are currently seeking local residents from the Chicagoland area to appear in small background roles.

Since its debut in 2015, Chicago Med has become one of NBC’s most successful medical dramas, following the lives of doctors, nurses, and staff at the fictional Gaffney Chicago Medical Center.

If you live near Chicago and want the chance to work behind the scenes on a major TV series, this is a great opportunity to be part of the show.

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General Background Casting Details

Casting directors are collecting submissions for Episode 11021, which will serve as the season finale.

Here are the requirements:

🎭 Role: Background Actors / Extras
📍 Location: Chicagoland Area (within 2 hours of Chicago)
🎂 Age Requirement: 18+
🎓 Must have graduated high school and not currently attending classes
🎬 Project: NBC Series Chicago Med
📅 Filming Dates: Between March 9 – March 18 (weekdays only)

⚠️ Production typically films Monday through Friday, with call times usually early in the morning. Filming days often last 8–12 hours.

Pay Rate

Selected background actors will receive the following compensation:

💰 $132.80 for up to 8 hours
⏰ Time-and-a-half after 8 hours

The pay rate is a flat rate for any time worked up to 8 hours, not an hourly rate.

How to Apply

Casting directors strongly encourage applicants to use the official Google submission form, as it helps speed up the casting process.

🔗 General Background Submission Form
https://forms.gle/LdksikdTuMNAMJqp6

Applicants may also submit via email, but the form is preferred.

📧 Email: chicagomedbackground@gmail.com
📌 Subject Line: EPISODE 11021 SUBMISSION

⚠️ Please submit only once (either through the form or email, not both).

Information Required in Your Submission

Make sure your application includes the following details:

👤 First & Last Name
🎂 Age
📏 Height & Weight
📱 Cell Phone Number
📍 ZIP Code (must be within the Chicagoland area)

Clothing Measurements

For Males

Coat/Jacket size
T-shirt size
Neck/Sleeve length
Waist × inseam
Shoe size

Example: 44R, t-L, 16.5/33, 30x30, 11

For Females

Pants size
T-shirt size
Bra/Cup size
Waist measurement
Shoe size

Example: 8, t-M, 34B, w30", 7

Transportation Details

Include your vehicle or transportation method:

🚗 Year, color, make, and model
Example: 2020 Silver Toyota Camry or Uber

Photos

Include at least one recent photo:

📸 Headshot or full-body photo showing your current hairstyle and appearance
❌ No filters
❌ No professional headshots

Tattoo Information

Provide details about any visible tattoos, including photos of tattoos visible while wearing a short-sleeve shirt.

Areas to include:

🖋 Face / Neck
🖋 Arms
🖋 Hands / Fingers

If you have none, simply write “NO TATTOOS.”

Availability

Applicants must list all available filming dates between March 9 and March 18.

📅 Filming occurs weekdays only (Mon–Fri)
⏰ Expect filming days of 8–12 hours

Do not list a date if you have scheduling conflicts.

Photo Double Casting Notice

In addition to background extras, casting directors are also looking for a Photo Double for an upcoming scene.

Role Requirements

👤 Gender: Male
🌍 Ethnicity: African American or Mixed Ethnicity
🎂 Age Range: 30s–40s
📏 Height: Between 6’0” and 6’4”
🎨 Skin Tone: Fair to medium complexion

Additional Requirements

🏥 Must be comfortable lying in a hospital bed during filming
🧣 Must be comfortable wearing a medical wrap or scarf on the head

Photo Double Filming Details

📅 Filming Date: Tuesday, March 10
💰 Pay Rate: $185.40 for up to 8 hours

Applicants must submit the following photos:

📸 Front-facing photo
📸 Side profile
📸 Full-body photo

📧 Email: chicagomedbackground@gmail.com
📌 Subject Line: INMATE DOUBLE

⏰ Submission Deadline: Friday, March 6 at 5 PM.

Final Notes

This casting opportunity is strictly for local residents in the Chicagoland area. If you’ve ever wanted to experience what it’s like to work on a major television production, this could be your chance to appear on NBC’s long-running medical drama “Chicago Med.”

Good luck to everyone submitting! 🎥

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