Chicago Fire Extras

Background Actors for Television Series

Job Description
A television production is seeking local background actors to appear in interior and exterior scenes filmed in the Chicago area and surrounding suburbs. This opportunity is open to a wide range of ages and looks, making it ideal for performers interested in gaining experience on a professional TV set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray everyday characters in scripted television scenes

• Participate in indoor and outdoor background action

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity between takes

• Work professionally with cast and crew

Requirements

• Male and female performers, ages 20s–70s

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

• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors

• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow instructions

• Prior background experience is helpful but not required

Compensation

• Paid background role

• Professional television set exp

Diner Scene Extras Needed for Television Series

Job Description
A television series is casting background actors to appear in a diner scene. This is a paid, non-speaking extra opportunity for local talent who can help create an authentic, everyday atmosphere. The production is seeking a wide range of ages and looks to reflect a realistic diner setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a diner patron in background scenes

• Perform natural, everyday actions such as eating or conversing silently

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 20s–70s

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must be local to the Chicago area or surrounding regions

• Comfortable working as non-speaking background talent

Compensation

• Paid background role

• Industry-standard extra rates

Firefighter Extras Casting for TV Series

Job Description
A television series is casting clean-shaven male background actors to portray firefighters in non-speaking roles. This paid opportunity is ideal for dependable talent who can bring a realistic, professional presence to an on-set firefighting environment. The production is seeking a wide range of looks to authentically represent fire department personnel.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a firefighter in a TV series

• Follow direction from the production and assistant director team

• Maintain a professional demeanor on set

• Help create a realistic emergency response environment

Requirements

• Male talent ages 20–60

• Clean-shaven with short hair

• No earrings and no visible tattoos

• All ethnicities welcome

• Must be able to work as a local hire

• Comfortable wearing firefighter wardrobe and gear

Compensation

• Paid non-speaking background role

• Professional television set experience

• On-set credit as an extra