Chicago P.D. is currently in production in the Chicagoland area, and the NBC police procedural is seeking paid background actors for upcoming scenes. Please note: this is a local hire only opportunity—no travel costs will be provided, so you must live in or near Chicago, Illinois to be considered.
If you’re a Chicagoland local looking to get on set, there are general submissions available, plus a specialized casting form currently collecting early submissions for specific uniformed roles.
Talent Application
General Background Submissions
Use the general form to submit for background work:
- 📝 General Casting Form: https://forms.gle/1bpeppenwEB4hHdXA
- 📍 Location Requirement: Chicagoland locals only (no travel paid)
Specialized Casting Notice (CPD/CFD Dress Blues)
The casting team is also gathering early submissions specifically for talent who can portray CPD or CFD personnel in a dress blue uniform.
- 👮♂️👩🚒 Roles: CPD / CFD personnel (dress blues)
- 📅 Tentative Filming Dates:
- Wednesday 2/11 or Friday 2/13 (TBD)
- 📌 Important: This is not the regular episode availability form.
- The standard availability form will be posted closer to the episode start date.
- 🔗 Specialized Form: https://mailchi.mp/264a92d74f6f/chicago-pd-background-needed-for-cpd-cfd-roles
Important Notes
- 🚗 Local hire only — no travel compensation is provided.
- ⏳ Submit early if you fit the specialized notice, since it’s collecting early submissions.

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