“Chicago Fire” Casting Paid Extras in the Chicago Area

NBC’s “Chicago Fire” is now back in production for the 2026 season, and casting directors are looking for local background actors in the Chicago area to work on upcoming scenes.

This paid extras opportunity is open only to talent based in Chicago, the suburbs, and surrounding border states to Illinois.

Roles Casting

Production is currently seeking:

• Men and women

• All ethnicities

• Factory types and business types

• Ages 20s to 60s

These roles are needed for Thursday, April 9.

Casting is also searching for real medics to work on Thursday, April 9 and Friday, April 10.

Pay Rate

• $200 for 8 hours

• Time and a half after 8 hours

• Real medics receive an additional $25 special ability bump

Filming days typically run around 12 hours, with lunch provided during the day.

Important Notes

Applicants should not apply if they are:

• Working today

• Already scheduled to work

• Have worked on the show within the past two weeks

How to Apply

Send a recent color photo along with your:

• height

• weight

• age

• phone number

• city and state

• full clothing sizes

Email: *******@gmail.com

Use the subject line:

• “Thursday, April 9th” for general extras

• “Real Medic 4.9, 4.10” for medic roles

Be sure to include all clothing sizes and mention the last time you worked on the show, if applicable.

This is a solid opportunity for Chicago-area locals looking to work as paid background talent on a long-running network TV series.