Chicago Fire Extras

Diner Patrons for “Chicago Fire” Background Scene

Job Description
A casting team is seeking background actors to portray diner patrons in an upcoming scene for the TV series Chicago Fire. The production is looking for men and women who can realistically portray everyday restaurant customers in a diner setting. These are non-speaking background roles filming in the Chicago area.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a diner patron in a restaurant scene

• Follow direction from the director and background casting team

• Participate in natural background actions such as eating, talking, or reacting within the scene

• Remain professional and available throughout the filming schedule

Requirements

• Male and female talent

• Ages 20s–60s

• Open to all ethnicities

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states

• Must provide recent photos when submitting

Compensation

• Paid non-speaking background role

Female Stand-In for Television Production

Job Description
A television production is seeking a female stand-in to assist the lighting and camera teams during filming. Stand-ins play a key role on set by taking the place of principal actors while the crew prepares lighting, camera angles, and scene blocking. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with a professional attitude who are interested in gaining experience working on a fast-paced television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for a principal actor during lighting and camera setup

• Work closely with the camera and lighting departments

• Maintain consistent positioning and movement during technical rehearsals

• Follow direction from the assistant directors and crew members

• Be available throughout the filming day as needed

Requirements

• Caucasian female

• Height between 5’3” and 5’5”

• Weight between 105–130 lbs

• Dark hair (short hair preferred)

• Ages 20s–40s

• Must be local to the Chicago area

Compensation

• $186 for 8 hours

• Time and a half paid after 8 hours

Clean-Cut Male Background Actor for TV Series Medic Role

Job Description
A television production is casting a clean-cut male background actor to portray a medic in an upcoming scene. The production is seeking talent with short hair and a professional appearance who can bring realism to a medical response environment. Filming will take place in Chicago, and selected talent will participate in scenes that help support the fast-paced storytelling of a television drama.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a medic in background scenes for a television production

• Follow direction from the director and assistant directors during filming

• Participate in realistic emergency or medical response scenes

• Maintain professional on-set behavior throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Male, ages 20s–50s

• Clean-shaven with short hair

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Comfortable portraying a medic in a dramatic scene

• Available to work in Chicago

Compensation

• $132.80 for 8 hours of work

• Time and a half paid after 8 hours