Chicago Fire Casting Calls & Auditions

“Chicago Fire” Extras Casting CallJob Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking male and female background actors for a large exterior scene in Chicago. Multiple types are needed, including business professionals, casually dressed downtown pedestrians, and athletic gym-goers. These are paid, non-speaking extra roles open to performers of all ethnicities.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a background actor in a large exterior scene for “Chicago Fire.”
• Portray a business professional, downtown pedestrian, or athletic gym-goer.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain continuity and professional on-set behavior during the shoot.

Requirements

• Male and female talent, ages 20s–70s, for business and downtown casual roles.
• Athletic talent, ages 18–40, for gym roles.
• All ethnicities are welcome.
• Business roles require appropriate business attire.
• Athletic roles require appropriate gym attire.
• Must be able to work in Chicago.

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours.

Real Firefighters for “Chicago Fire” Background Roles

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking real male and female firefighters of all ethnicities for paid, non-speaking background roles in an outdoor scene. Applicants must be local to Chicago, its suburbs, or states bordering Illinois.

Filming may last approximately 12 hours, with a start time as early as 5 a.m. An optional second filming day may be offered, with confirmation expected only after the first day wraps.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter in an outdoor television scene.
• Bring authentic firefighting experience to your background performance.
• Follow the production team’s direction throughout filming.

Requirements

• Be a real firefighter.
• Male and female applicants of all ethnicities are welcome.
• Be local to Chicago, its suburbs, or a state bordering Illinois.
• Be available for a potentially 12-hour filming day and an early morning call time.
• Indicate whether you are also available for the optional second day.
• Submit a recent color photograph of yourself in uniform.
• Include your height, weight, age, phone number, city, state, and clothing sizes.

Compensation

• Primary filming day: $206 for 8 hours, plus time and a half after 8 hours.
• Additional $25 special ability bump for the primary filming day.
• Optional second day: $136.40 for 8 hours, plus time and a half after 8 hours.
• Participation in the second day is not required.

Male and Female Extras for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is casting paid male and female extras for an outdoor scene filming in the Chicago area. The production is seeking adults of various ages and ethnicities to appear in non-speaking background roles. This opportunity is open to local talent from Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, and nearby states bordering Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a non-speaking background actor on “Chicago Fire.”
• Participate in outdoor scenes as directed by the production team.
• Follow instructions from assistant directors and other crew members.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
• Be prepared for an extended production day.

Requirements

• Men and women in their 20s–70s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or states bordering Illinois.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors.
• Must be available for a production day that may last approximately 12 hours.

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours.

Male Firefighter Background Actors for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking clean-shaven male background actors in their 20s–50s, of all ethnicities, to portray firefighters in an exterior firehouse scene. These paid, non-speaking roles do not require real firefighting experience.

Applicants must be local to Chicago, its suburbs, or states bordering Illinois. Filming may last approximately 12 hours, with a start time as early as 5:30 a.m. New extras are welcome, and the production is also casting season-to-season background talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter in an exterior firehouse scene.
• Follow the production team’s direction during filming.
• Maintain consistent appearance and actions between takes.

Requirements

• Male talent in their 20s–50s.
• All ethnicities are welcome.
• Must be clean-shaven.
• Be local to Chicago, its suburbs, or a state bordering Illinois.
• Be available for an approximately 12-hour filming day and a possible 5:30 a.m. start.
• Submit a recent color photograph.
• Include your height, weight, age, phone number, city, state, and clothing sizes.
• State when you last worked on “Chicago Fire,” if applicable.
• If you are a new extra, write “New Extra” at the top of your email.

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours.
• Time and a half after 8 hours.
• Paid, non-speaking background work.

NBC ‘Chicago Fire’ Casting Call for Bystanders 9.29

Job Description

A Chicago-area casting office is seeking men and women in their 20s through 70s, all ethnicities, as paid non-speaking extras for an upcoming episode of a popular network firefighter drama. Scenes film Tuesday, September 29 (outdoor bystander scene) and Wednesday, September 30 (hospital scene) – you will work one date only. Must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or border states to Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a background extra in an outdoor bystander or hospital scene
• Follow direction from assistant directors on set
• Be prepared for a long shoot day, starting as early as 5:30 AM

Requirements

• Males and females, ages 20s to 70s, all ethnicities
• Local to Chicago, suburbs, or border states to IL only
• Med Tech roles cannot have arm, hand, or neck tattoos

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours, time and a half after 8 hours

NBC ‘Chicago Fire’ Casting Call for Female Child Photo Double

Job Description

The casting team for the NBC drama “Chicago Fire” is searching for a female child photo double, “PD Josie.” A photo double matches the actor’s build, complexion, and hair color, and is filmed in wide and insert shots in place of the actor. This is a non-speaking, paid role, and the production is hiring local talent from Chicago, the suburbs, and surrounding border states only.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for the actor in wide and insert shots
• Match the actor’s build, complexion, and hair color on camera
• Keep up with schoolwork with the on-set studio teacher

Requirements

• Caucasian girl, ages 10 to 13
• 4’9″ to 4’11”, slender to medium build, black hair
• Local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding border states
• Must have a Joan Philo Casting work permit (the production will explain how to get one)

Compensation

• $170 for 6 hours (time and a half after 6 hours)

Job Description

Chicago Fire is casting paid, non-speaking background talent to portray bystanders. Seeking men and women of all ethnicities for filming starting at 6:30 AM.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a bystander on camera
• Follow direction from the production team on set

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 20s to 40s, all ethnicities
• Must not have worked on the show in the last two weeks
• Valid government ID and Social Security card, or a current U.S. passport

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours, time and a half after 8 hours

NBC ‘Chicago Fire’ Season 15 Casting Call for Tren

Job Description

Chicago Fire is casting hip and trendy males and females in their 20s to 40s, all ethnicities, to work as coffee patrons and pedestrians on Thursday, October 1. These are paid, non-speaking extra roles for talent local to Chicago, the suburbs, and surrounding border states to Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a background extra portraying coffee patrons and pedestrians
• Be available for a 12-hour shoot day starting as early as 5:30 AM
• Follow direction from the production team on set

Requirements

• Males and females, ages 20s to 40s, all ethnicities
• Local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding border states to Illinois only
• Not already scheduled on Chicago Fire this week
• Submit a recent color photo (no selfies or headshots) with height, weight, age, phone number, city, state, and clothing sizes

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours, time and a half after 8 hours

$165/8 Hours Featured Cook Casting Call

Job Description

A Chicago production is seeking men ages 20–50 to work as a featured cook in an outdoor park scene. This is a featured non-speaking role, and performers with real cooking or food cart experience are encouraged to apply. Selected talent will be chosen by the director and may be required to attend a wardrobe fitting at Cinespace Studio in Chicago.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured cook in an outdoor park scene.
• Perform realistic cooking-related actions on camera.
• Follow direction from the production team and director.
• Be prepared for a filming day of approximately 12 hours.

Requirements

• Male performers, ages 20–50.
• Real cooking experience is a plus.
• Food cart cooking experience is a plus.
• Must be able to work in Chicago.
• Must be comfortable working in an outdoor park setting.

Compensation

• $165 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours

NBC ‘Chicago Fire’ Season 15 Casting Call for AMY Stand-In

Job Description

NBC’s CHICAGO FIRE Season 15 is searching for a stand-in to match the actor’s height, weight, and complexion for lighting and camera blocking. The SI AMY role is a paid, non-speaking stand-in position working Monday, October 5th. Filming is expected to be about a 12-hour day.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for the actor during lighting and camera blocking.
• Work on set Monday, October 5th.
• Be available for approximately a 12-hour filming day.
• Perform a non-speaking stand-in role as directed by the production team.

Requirements

• Caucasian female.
• Height: 5’7″ to 5’8″.
• Brown hair.
• Weight: 130 to 145 lbs.
• Ages 20s to 40s.
• Previous experience working as an extra or stand-in on a film set should be noted if applicable.

Compensation

• $192 for 8 hours.
• Time and a half after 8 hours.