Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Real Police Officers for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking real police officers for a paid television production in Chicago. This casting opportunity is looking for experienced law enforcement professionals who can bring authentic knowledge, presence, and movement to an overnight scene. Male talent should be clean-shaven with short hair. Local Chicago, suburban, and surrounding Illinois border-state talent is being considered.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a police officer in “Chicago Fire.”
• Bring authentic law enforcement experience and professional presence to the scene.
• Perform background actions as directed by the production team.
• Follow on-set instructions and maintain continuity throughout filming.
• Remain available for an overnight production schedule.

Requirements

• Must be a real police officer with relevant professional experience.
• Open to male and female talent.
• Male talent must be clean-shaven with short hair.
• Must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or surrounding states bordering Illinois.
• Must be comfortable working an overnight filming schedule.

Compensation

• $206 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours.
• $25 special ability bump.

Hospital and Molly’s Scene Background Actors for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking male and female background actors for non-speaking extra roles in upcoming hospital and Molly’s scenes. This paid television background acting opportunity is open to performers of all ethnicities, ranging from their 20s through 70s. Talent must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois and prepared for a potentially extended filming day.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a non-speaking background actor in hospital or Molly’s scenes.
• Perform natural background actions appropriate to the scene.
• Follow direction from assistant directors and the production team.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
• Remain available for the full production day as required.

Requirements

• Open to male and female talent.
• Ages 20s–70s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or states bordering Illinois.
• Must be comfortable working as a non-speaking background performer.
• Must be available for an extended filming day, potentially up to 12 hours.

Compensation

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

Firehouse Background Extras for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking men and women to work as non-speaking background extras in an interior firehouse scene. The production is casting talent to portray firefighters, white-shirt personnel, and administrative staff. This paid background acting opportunity is open to performers in their 20s–60s who are local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray firefighters, white-shirt personnel, or administrative staff in a firehouse scene.
• Perform natural background actions appropriate to a working firehouse environment.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain character and continuity during the production day.
• Remain professional and camera-ready while on set.

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 20s–60s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Men must be clean-shaven.
• Must be comfortable performing in a non-speaking background role.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.

Compensation

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

Police, Military, Firefighters, and First Responder Background Actors for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking men and women to portray police officers, military personnel, firefighters, and first responders in upcoming scenes. The production is looking for both real professionals with police, military, or firefighting experience and background actors who can convincingly portray these roles. Talent must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray police officers, military personnel, firefighters, or first responders in background scenes.
• Perform realistic first responder and public safety actions as directed.
• Follow instructions from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain an authentic and professional presence on camera.
• Real professionals may use their experience to bring additional authenticity to scenes.

Requirements

• Open to men and women.
• Real police officers, military personnel, and firefighters are encouraged to apply.
• Non-professional background actors in their 20s–60s are also being considered.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Men must be clean-shaven with short hair.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.

Compensation

• Real firefighters, police, and military: $206 for 8 hours, plus overtime after 8 hours.
• Special ability bump: $25.
• Non-real background actors: $136.40 for 8 hours, plus overtime after 8 hours.

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking additional background performers in Chicago who can portray police or military-type characters. Applicants do not need to have real law enforcement or military experience for these roles. Casting is looking for clean-shaven men with short hair and women in their 30s through 60s. All ethnicities are welcome. Talent must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent on “Chicago Fire.”
• Portray a police or military-type character as assigned.
• Follow direction from the production and background teams.
• Maintain the requested appearance and grooming throughout filming.

Requirements

• Open to men and women.
• Men must be clean-shaven with short hair.
• Women should be in their 30s–60s.
• All ethnicities are welcome.
• No real police or military experience is required.
• Must not have recently worked on the production or already be booked for an upcoming date.

Compensation

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

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is casting real police officers and military personnel for background roles in Chicago. The production is seeking male and female talent with genuine law enforcement or military experience who can bring an authentic presence to the scenes. Applicants must be local to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, or states bordering Illinois. Male applicants must have short hair and be clean-shaven.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent on “Chicago Fire.”
• Portray police or military personnel using relevant professional experience.
• Follow direction from the production and background teams.
• Maintain the required professional appearance and grooming throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male and female real police officers or military personnel.
• Male talent must be clean-shaven with short hair.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or states bordering Illinois.
• Must not have recently worked on the production or already be booked for an upcoming date.

Compensation

• $206 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours.
• Additional $25 special ability bump.

Military Experienced Actors for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking men and women with real military experience for paid, non-speaking background roles in an upcoming exterior scene filming in the Chicago area. This opportunity is looking for authentic military professionals and veterans who can bring their real-world experience, discipline, and presence to the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a non-speaking background actor on “Chicago Fire.”
• Use real-world military experience to bring authenticity to the scene.
• Perform natural background actions as directed by the production team.
• Follow on-set instructions and maintain continuity between takes.
• Remain professional and prepared throughout an extended filming day.

Requirements

• Men and women with real military experience.
• Ages 20s–60s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Male talent must be clean-shaven with short hair in accordance with the requested look.
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby states bordering Illinois.
• Must be comfortable working an exterior scene.
• Early morning availability may be required.

Compensation

• $206 for 8 hours.
• Overtime paid at time-and-a-half after 8 hours.
• Additional $25 special ability bump.

Job Description

Chicago Fashion Showcase is preparing for its 2026 fashion event in Chicago, bringing together runway shows, pop-up shops, activations, photo opportunities, panel discussions, entertainment, and more. The showcase provides an opportunity for models and fashion talent to participate in a large-scale event centered around fashion, creativity, and industry connections.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in fashion showcase activities and runway presentations as selected.
• Model clothing and designs in a professional event environment.
• Follow direction from designers, organizers, and production staff.
• Maintain a professional presence throughout the showcase.

Requirements

• Models and fashion talent interested in participating in the Chicago Fashion Showcase.
• Comfortable appearing in runway and fashion-focused environments.
• Able to follow event and production direction.
• Professional and reliable throughout the event.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Latina Child Photo Double for “Chicago Fire”

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking a young Latina or mixed-heritage girl to work as a photo double for a child actor. The selected performer will appear in insert shots and wide shots in place of the principal child actor. No previous film set experience is required, and the role involves simple on-camera actions such as sitting, standing, or walking within a scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a photo double for a child actor on “Chicago Fire.”
• Appear in insert shots, wide shots, and other scenes as needed.
• Perform simple actions such as sitting, standing, and walking.
• Match the principal child actor’s appearance as closely as possible.
• Follow age-appropriate direction from the production team.

Requirements

• Latina or mixed-heritage girl.
• Age 9 or 10.
• Must closely match the child actor’s height, weight, and complexion.
• No previous acting or film set experience required.
• Must be able to work in the Chicago area.

Compensation

• $170 for 6 hours.
• Overtime paid at time-and-a-half after 6 hours.

Job Description

A television production filming in the Chicago area is casting newborn babies for featured on-camera work and a potential still photography shoot. The production is seeking Latino/Latina and Caucasian newborns, including both twins and single babies. Families should be local to Chicago, nearby suburbs, or surrounding states bordering Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a newborn baby in scenes for a television production.
• Participate in a potential still photography shoot if selected.
• Work under the supervision of the production’s on-set baby nurse and production team.
• Follow all required guidelines for newborn performers on set.

Requirements

• Newborn girls or boys weighing 10 lbs. or less.
• Seeking Latino/Latina or Caucasian newborns.
• Both twins and single newborns are encouraged to apply.
• Newborn must obtain an Illinois Joan Philo work permit.
• Submission should include the newborn’s name, parents’ names, phone number, city, state, clothing sizes, height, and weight.

Compensation

• $200 for two hours of work.
• Newborns work a maximum of two hours.