“Chicago Fire” Casting Paid Extras for New Season in Chicago

NBC’s Chicago Fire is now in production for its new 2027 season, and casting directors are currently seeking paid background actors to work on the show in the Chicago area.

Produced by Emmy Award-winning executive producer Dick Wolf, Chicago Fire follows the lives of firefighters, paramedics, and rescue workers at the fictional Firehouse 51. The hit drama has become part of NBC’s popular Chicago franchise, alongside Chicago P.D. and Chicago Med.

For this casting notice, production is looking for local Chicago-area talent only. Applicants must have full availability for both the fitting and filming dates.

Casting Details

🎬 Project: Chicago Fire

📍 Location: Chicago area

🎭 Role: Featured non-speaking extra

👤 Seeking: Males, ages 20–30

🌍 Ethnicities: All ethnicities

🎥 Role Type: Drunk

💰 Filming Rate: $165 / 8 hours, plus time and a half after 8 hours

👕 Fitting Rate: $40 / 2 hours

Work Dates

📅 Wardrobe Fitting: Monday, August 3

⏰ Fitting Time: Morning

📌 Fitting will take about 2 hours.

📅 Filming Date: Tuesday, August 4

⏰ Availability: Must be available to film until 11:00 PMProduction notes that filming may run around 12 hours, and lunch will be provided.

Submission Requirements

To apply, send a current photo that clearly shows your current hairstyle, hair color, and overall look.

Please include the following information:

🔥 Name

🔥 Age

🔥 Phone number

🔥 City

🔥 Clothing sizes

🔥 Height and weight

🔥 T-shirt size

🔥 Jacket size

🔥 Neck and sleeve measurements

🔥 Waist and inseam

🔥 Shoe size

How to Apply

Email submissions to:

*******@gmail.com

Use the subject line:

“Male D 8.4”

Applicants should send their submissions as soon as possible. This is a paid opportunity for Chicago-area background actors who are available for both the wardrobe fitting and filming date.