“Chicago Fire” (NBC) Now Casting Paid Extras for New 2025 Season – Chicago

NBC’s hit drama “Chicago Fire” is officially back in production for its new 2025 season, and the casting team is currently hiring paid background actors to work on upcoming scenes.

Produced by Emmy-winning executive producer Dick Wolf (creator of the Law & Order franchise), the long-running series continues filming in the Chicago area, following the high-stakes lives of firefighters, paramedics, and rescue workers at the fictional Firehouse 51. The success of the show also led to popular spin-offs “Chicago P.D.” and “Chicago Med.”

✅ Important: This casting is for Chicago locals only (including suburbs and surrounding border states to Illinois). Please apply only if you can work in the Chicago area and have full availability for the listed date.

NOW CASTING: Teens (Ages 16–19)

The production is currently searching for:Male & Female Teens (16–19, all ethnicities) to work on:📅 Wednesday, January 7th🎬 Scene Type: Outdoor Student Scene (Paid, Non-Speaking)

💰 Pay Rate: $132.80 / 8 hours + overtime after 8 hours🍽 Lunch provided if working a full day

How to Apply

Email *********@gmail.com with:

📌 Subject Line: “Student 1.7”

Attach one recent color photo that clearly shows:

• your current hairstyle/cut/color

• no beards or mustaches

• no hats, sunglasses, headshots, or cropped photos

Include the following info in the email:

• Name

• Phone number

• Age

• City

• Height & weight

• Clothing sizes

• Any set experience (totally okay if none!)

⭐ Bonus: If your friends are applying too, list their first and last names — casting prefers to book friends together.

⚡ Apply ASAP — casting is happening now.

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