NBC's "Chicago Med" Casting Paid Background Extras in Chicago – Episode 12009

NBC's popular medical drama Chicago Med is accepting general background actor submissions for Episode 12009, with filming scheduled from October 16–29, 2026, in the Chicago area.

The production is seeking adults of all genders and ethnicities to appear as paid background extras. Applicants must live within approximately two hours of Chicago and have graduated from high school.

The series follows the doctors, nurses, and medical professionals of the fictional Gaffney Chicago Medical Center as they navigate emergency situations and personal challenges.

Casting Details

• 🎬 Production: Chicago Med – Episode 12009

• 📍 Location: Chicago, Illinois, and surrounding areas

• 📅 Filming Dates: October 16–29, 2026, including Sunday, October 25

• 👥 Seeking: All Genders and Ethnicities

• 🎂 Age Requirement: 18 and Older

• 🎭 Role Type: General Background Extras

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

• 🚗 Vehicle Bump: Additional $35 if booked with a vehicle to be parked on set

• ✅ Eligibility: Must live within two hours of Chicago

Filming days typically last 10–12 hours, with early morning call times. Applicants must have full-day availability and should not submit dates with scheduling conflicts.

How to Apply

Online submissions are strongly preferred. Interested applicants can complete the official general background availability form.

Apply Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPHRjNDSXRfRu7Do9b8NLXdEZRxtbYgcTdPnc8jTLC****6HA/viewform

Alternatively, applicants may submit by email:

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

Email Subject: EPISODE 12009 SUBMISSION

Email submissions must include:

• Full name, age, height, and weight

• Cell phone number and ZIP code

• Clothing measurements

• Vehicle details or transportation method

• Recent, unfiltered photos showing current appearance

• Information and photos of visible tattoos

• All available filming dates between October 16–29, including October 25

Important: Submit only once using either the Google Form or email, not both. Applicants submitting through the form may be contacted for tattoo photos during booking.

This is a paid opportunity for Chicago-area residents interested in gaining television production experience and appearing in NBC's long-running medical drama.