Chicago Fire Extras

Extras for TV Series – Pedestrians and Firefighters

Job Description:
A television series is seeking background talent local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and nearby border states to portray pedestrians, pedestrians with cars, and dressed firefighters for an upcoming shoot. Talent should be expressive, reliable, and comfortable working in an outdoor, fast-paced filming environment. Selected individuals will help create realistic street and emergency-response scenes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray pedestrians or pedestrians with cars in various street scenes

• Selected males may appear as dressed firefighters

• Follow direction from the production team

• Maintain continuity and professionalism on set

• Be fully available for the scheduled filming date

Requirements:

• Men and women, ages 20–60s

• All ethnicities welcome

• Clean-shaven males with short hair (ages 20–40) needed specifically for firefighter roles

• Must be local to Chicago, suburbs, or surrounding border states

• Must not be working today or scheduled for work on the filming date

Compensation:

• Compensation details provided upon selection

Casting Male Servers for TV Production

Job Description
A television production is seeking real male servers with authentic food service experience to appear in a non-speaking background role. Talent will portray restaurant staff in a scene requiring natural movement, professionalism, and familiarity with serving duties. This role is ideal for men who have previously worked as servers and feel comfortable handling plates, drinks, and trays on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a server in a non-speaking background scene

• Perform basic serving actions such as holding plates or carrying trays

• Follow direction for placement, movement, and continuity

• Attend a wardrobe fitting if selected

• Maintain professionalism and readiness on set

Requirements

• Male, ages 40–70

• All ethnicities welcome

• Must live in or near Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or bordering states

• Real serving experience required (current or past)

• Available for filming on the specified date

• Must be comfortable being photographed for director review

• Must provide current hair length and facial hair accuracy

Compensation

• Paid background role (rate provided upon selection)

Casting Bar Scene Extras

Job Description
A television production is seeking background talent for a lively bar scene. Extras will help create an authentic and energetic environment by appearing as patrons in a popular bar setting. This is a great opportunity for those comfortable on camera and able to bring natural reactions to a busy atmosphere.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background patrons in a bar scene

• Follow direction for placement, movement, and continuity

• Maintain natural reactions and on-camera presence

• Stay available for the full duration of the shoot

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 20s–60s

• African American, Asian, Middle Eastern, and Indian talent encouraged to apply

• Must work as a local hire in Illinois (Chicago, suburbs, or nearby states)

• Available to film from afternoon through 10 p.m.

Compensation

• Paid background role