NBC’s hit drama Chicago Fire is back in production for its exciting 2025 season, and casting directors are searching for paid background actors to join upcoming scenes filming in the Chicago area.
Created by Emmy Award-winning producer Dick Wolf, the show follows the high-stakes lives of the heroes at Firehouse 51—firefighters, paramedics, and rescue workers who risk it all to protect the city.
Talent Application
Casting Details
📍 Location: Chicago, IL (locals only – no travel provided)
💰 Rate: Paid (varies by role)
📅 Dates: August 15 – 26, 2025 (multiple shoot dates)
🎭 Experience: No prior acting required
Roles Needed
- 🚶 PEDS (Pedestrians) – Males & Females, 20s–60s, all ethnicities. Filming: Aug 15.
- 🚗 Looky-Loos with Cars/Bikes – All ethnicities, various ages. No white, red, or black cars. Filming: Aug 20.
- 💼 Aide Types (Featured) – Males, 20s–30s, all ethnicities. Must submit a photo in a business suit. Fitting: Aug 19. Filming: Aug 21.
- 👮 Police Types – Men (20s–40s, short hair, no facial hair) & Women (20s–50s), all ethnicities. Filming: Aug 18.
- 🎥 Stand-In – Male Latino/Asian, dark hair, 5’11”–6’1”, 175–200 lbs. Must be available Aug 18, 20, & 22.
- 👧👦 Kids (8–12) – With Joan Philo work permit (or able to get one quickly). Filming: Aug 26.
How to Apply
Email ExtraCfire@gmail.com with the subject line for the role/date you’re submitting for:
- Example: “Ped 8.15” or “Aide 8.21”
Include:
- For kids: guardian info & work permit details
- Full name, phone, email, city & state
- Age, height, weight
- Clothing sizes (specific measurements required per gender)
- Recent color photo (no headshots, filters, hats, sunglasses, or other people in frame)
- For vehicle roles: year, color, make & model
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