Chicago Fire Extras

Firefighter Role – TV Series Background Actor

Job Description
A popular TV series is now casting clean-shaven male background actors to portray firefighters in an upcoming episode filming in the Chicago area. This paid background acting opportunity is open to men in their 20s to 40s of all ethnicities who can realistically play a firefighter (non-real).

Producers are seeking fresh faces who have not worked on the show within the past two weeks. This is a non-speaking, paid extra role designed to bring authenticity and energy to emergency response scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter in background scenes

• Follow direction from the assistant director and production team

• Maintain professional appearance and continuity throughout filming

• Be available for the scheduled filming day

Requirements

• Male, ages 20s–40s

• Clean-shaven with short hair

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or bordering states to Illinois

• Cannot have worked on this production within the last two weeks

• Must provide full clothing sizes for wardrobe

Compensation

• $200 for 8 hours

• Time and a half after 8 hours

Real Police Officers – TV Series Background Role

Job Description
A hit TV series is now casting real police officers for a paid background acting role in Chicago. This casting call is seeking male and female law enforcement professionals of all ethnicities to appear in a non-speaking, featured background role.

Producers are looking for authentic police officers who can bring realism to the scene. This is a great opportunity for real-life officers interested in television production and paid on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a real police officer in background scenes

• Follow on-set direction from the assistant director and production team

• Maintain professional appearance and authenticity on camera

• Be available for the scheduled filming day in the Chicago area

Requirements

• Must be a real police officer

• Male and female talent encouraged to apply

• All ethnicities welcome

• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or bordering states to Illinois

• Cannot have worked on this production within the past two weeks

• Must provide full clothing sizes for wardrobe

Compensation

• $200 for 8 hours

• Time and a half after 8 hours

• $25 special ability bump

Fit, Clean-Shaven Men with Military-Style Haircuts for FBI Scene

Job Description
Chicago Fire Extras is casting bigger, fit men with short hair styled in a military cut for an upcoming FBI scene filming in the Chicago area. This role requires a strong, authoritative presence and a clean-shaven, disciplined look suitable for a federal law enforcement setting.

Filming will take place on Saturday, February 28. Selected talent must also attend a required wardrobe fitting on either Thursday, February 26 or Friday, February 27.

This casting is open to local hires in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and bordering states to Illinois only.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray FBI or law enforcement personnel

• Attend a required wardrobe fitting

• Follow direction from production staff

• Maintain a military-style haircut and clean-shaven appearance

Requirements

• Male

• 20s–60s

• Bigger, fit build

• Clean-shaven

• Short hair in a military-style cut

• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or bordering IL states

• Must be available for both fitting and filming

Compensation

• Paid background role

• Professional television production experience

• FBI-themed scene opportunity