NBC's "Chicago Fire" Casting Teen Male Extras in Chicago – Paid Background Roles

NBC's hit television drama Chicago Fire is casting teenage male background actors for its upcoming season, with filming scheduled for October 16, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois.

The popular series, produced by Dick Wolf, follows the firefighters, paramedics, and rescue personnel of the fictional Firehouse 51 as they face dangerous emergencies and personal challenges.

Casting directors are currently seeking male performers ages 16–17 of all ethnicities to appear in a gym scene. These are paid, non-speaking background roles, and applicants must be local to the Chicago area.

Casting Details

• 🎬 Production: Chicago Fire – NBC Television Series

• 🎭 Role: Gym Scene Background Extras

• 👥 Seeking: Male Teenagers, Ages 16–17

• 🌎 Ethnicities: All Ethnicities Welcome

• 📍 Location: Chicago, Illinois

• 📅 Filming Date: Friday, October 16, 2026

• 💰 Pay Rate: $136.40 for 8 hours, plus time-and-a-half overtime

• 🎥 Role Type: Paid, Non-Speaking Background

• 🚗 Eligibility: Chicago-Area Locals Only

Filming days typically last approximately 12 hours, so applicants must have full availability for the scheduled work date.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should email their submissions to:

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

Email Subject: 16/17 10.16

Please include:

• Recent color photograph

• Height and weight

• Age

• Phone number

• Current city and state

• Clothing sizes

Applicants should ensure their photos accurately reflect their current appearance and that they are available for the entire filming day.

This is a paid opportunity for teenage performers in the Chicago area interested in gaining on-set experience and appearing in NBC's popular firefighter drama series.