Chicago P.D. needs Chicagoland locals to work as paid background actors.
The show is coming back with new episodes on NBC and the 2025 season of the show is now filming in Chicago, Illinois. The long running TV series is a spin off of Chicago Fire and part of a group of Chicago themed shows which include crossover episodes with other popular NBC shows created by Dick Wolf. Dick Wolf has been behind the Law & Order series of shows as well. The Chicago themed shows currently include Chicago PD, Chicago Med and the original Chicago show, Chicago Fire.
About the show:
Chicago P.D.’s Intelligence Unit, led by Sgt. Hank Voight, investigates the city’s most formidable offenses — drug trafficking, organized crime, high-profile murders and other large-scale felonies. The squad — made up of Voight, Trudy Platt, Kim Burgess, Adam Ruzek, Kevin Atwater, Jay Halstead and Hailey Upton — is committed to protecting the city and seeking truth, but in the midst of a changing criminal justice system, the team struggles to maintain peace in the community. Voight must learn to adapt to a shifting sociopolitical climate and embrace new tactics to crack down on crime in the city he loves.
Please note that you must be local to the Chicago, Illinois area to be considered. These are small, non-speaking extras roles and travel costs are not paid.
Live in Chicago? Here is the casting call:
Chicago PD – Background Casting Notice.
We’re looking for some sporty types for an outdoor park scene!
To submit, please send an email to cpdbackground@gmail.com, and use “BREEZEWOOD PARK” as your subject line. Make sure to include all the following information:
– LEGAL FIRST & LAST NAME (no nicknames, no stage names)
– AGE
– HEIGHT & WEIGHT
– CELL PHONE NUMBER
– ZIP CODE
– MEASUREMENTS
(MALES: Coat/Jacket, T-Shirt, Neck, Sleeve length, Waist, Inseam and Shoe // Example: 44R, t-L, 16.5/33, 34×32, 11)
(FEMALES: Dress, T-Shirt, Bra/Cup, Waist, and Shoe // Example: 8, t-M, 34B, w30”, 8 shoe)
– VEHICLE: Year, color, make & model
– PHOTOS: Please submit a headshot and a full length photo that reflects your current look (hairstyle, facial hair, etc). NO FILTERED PHOTOS, NO OUTDATED PHOTOS.
– TATTOOS: Please provide photos of ALL tattoos that can be seen in a sleeveless shirt. This includes face/neck, arms, and hands/fingers. If you do not have tattoos, state NO TATTOOS so we don’t have to follow up and ask.
ROLE: We are looking for sporty types for an outdoor park scene. You can submit using “BREEZEWOOD PARK” as the subject line of your email, but please specify which sport(s) you would prefer to be booked for, based on your actual experience.
*We’re not looking for full-on athletic prowess, but you should look comfortable doing this activity on camera for multiple takes.
1) Runners/joggers – any age 18+, any gender, any ethnicity
2) Tennis players – any age 18+, any gender, any ethnicity
3) Flag football players – ideally looking for 18-early 20s, any gender, any ethnicity
4) Cyclists w/bike – any age 18+, any gender, any ethnicity. Please include a photo of your bike and helmet (required). You will receive a $35 bump to your pay for bringing your bike and helmet.
FILMING: Thursday, October 17th
PAY: $129.60/8 + $35 bike bump for cyclists