Chicago Fire Casting Call – Background Extras Needed for Incident Scene in Chicago, IL

NBC's hit drama series Chicago Fire is seeking paid background actors for an upcoming incident scene filming in the Chicago, Illinois, area on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

The production is looking for men and women of all ethnicities, ages 18–70, to portray passengers and bystanders during a dramatic emergency scene. Applicants must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or neighboring states bordering Illinois.

Available Roles

• 🎬 Incident Scene Passengers: Males and females, ages 18–70, comfortable wearing simulated soot, smoke-damaged clothing, fake injuries, and special-effects makeup.

• 🎬 Looky-Loos (Bystanders): Males and females, ages 18–70, portraying onlookers without soot makeup. Some applicants must have vehicles that are not white, red, or black.

Applicants submitting for bystander roles with vehicles should indicate whether they are also willing to work without their cars.

Filming Details

• 📅 Filming Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026

• Possible Wardrobe Fitting: Friday, October 23, 2026

• Location: Chicago, IL

• Role Type: Paid Background Extras

• Eligibility: Chicago-area locals and residents of surrounding states bordering Illinois

Important Requirements

The incident scene will involve theatrical smoke, simulated soot, fake injuries, and possibly costume pieces featuring rubber glass.

Applicants with respiratory conditions are advised not to apply. Only submit if comfortable with the production's special-effects requirements.

Talent already booked for a future Chicago Fire filming date should not apply.

How to Apply

📩 Email: ******@gmail.com

Subject Lines:

• PASSENGER 10.27 – For applicants comfortable with soot makeup.

• LOOKY-LOO 10.27 – For applicants who prefer roles without soot makeup.

Include the following information:

• Full name, age, height, and weight

• Phone number, city, and state

• Recent color photograph

• Complete clothing sizes

• Date you last worked on Chicago Fire, if applicable

• Wardrobe fitting availability for October 23

Men's Sizes: Suit jacket, T-shirt, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, and shoes.

Women's Sizes: Dress, pants, T-shirt, and shoes.

Applicants interested in both roles should clearly state their preferences and availability.