Extras Cast Call in Chicago for “Chicago Fire” TV Show

NBC’s “Chicago Fire” is back in production for the 2024 season.

The Chicago based drama, Chicago Fire, is back in production in the Chicagoland area and the extras casting directors are looking to cast locals to the Chicago area that are available to work as paid background actors, in the next week.

Don’t live in Chicago?  Be sure to check out the extras casting call page to see if there is anything in your area.

Chicago Fire is one of a few NBC Chicago themed shows that are produced in Chicago and are connected to each other. The NBC show Chicago PD is also currently filming in the area and both shows are casting for paid extras.

Chicago Fire first premiered in 2012 and has been going strong ever since.

About the show:

As the firefighters, rescue squad and paramedics of Chicago Firehouse 51 forge headfirst into danger, the choices they make can mean the difference between life and death. But from the relentless pressure of saving lives, an extended family is forged. Led by Chief Wallace Boden, Matthew Casey, Kelly Severide, and the others know — when it’s go time, Firehouse 51 lays it all on the line for each other. This high-octane drama from Executive Producer Dick Wolf offers an edge-of-your-seat view into the lives of everyday heroes committed to one of America’s noblest professions.

 

Extras casting audition in Chicago:

Local to Chicago, Suburbs, and Surrounding Border States to IL ONLY!

Please note this page gets updated with new roles as they are released.

Make sure you apply to the correct description for the role.

Searching for MALES, 20’s to 60’s, ALL ETHNICITIES, to work tomorrow, Wed., Dec. 4th, on Chicago Fire. This is an outside scene! You will need business clothes, a coat, hats, scarves, gloves.
Don’t apply if you are already working on the episode!
Send a recent color photograph with your height, weight, age, phone number, city, state, and clothing sizes to ExtraCfire@gmail.com and put “Evacuating Worker 12.4” in the subject line.
Men: height, weight, suit jacket, T-shirt, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam and shoe size.

On our next episode of Chicago Fire we are searching for a PHOTO DOUBLE FOR ONE OF OUR ACTORS TO WORK MULTIPLE DAYS STARTING DEC. 11TH. A photo double is someone who looks like the actor, same hair color, skin complexion, height and weight, to use in place of the actor for wide shots and insert shots.
Searching for a LATINA, 5’6 TO 5’8, DARK HAIR, SLIM BUILD, to work as the Photo double on Chicago Fire. I need to show photos to the director.
To apply send a recent color photograph, full length and a picture of your face with your current hair length, color, style.
Include your height (without shoes) weight, age, phone number, name, city and state.
Send the photograph and info/clothing sizes to ExtraCfire@gmail.com and put “PD K next episode” in the subject line.
Female: height, weight, dress, pant, T-shirt, and shoe
Let us know if you have been and extra or stand-in on a set. It’s okay if you haven’t.

Searching for CAUCASIAN MALES, 5’11” to 6’1″, 175 to 195, Brown hair, beard okay, 20’s to 40’s to work as a STAND-IN (same height and complexion as actor to use in place of the actor to light and camera block the set) on Chicago Fire, Wed., Dec. 4th.
To apply send a recent color photograph with your height (without shoes), weight, age, phone number, city, state and clothing sizes to ExtraCfire@gmail.com and put “SI R 12.4” in the subject line.
Let us know if you have been an extra or stand-in on a set.

Searching for a CAUCASIAN FEMALE, 5’5 TO 5’8, 30’s/40’s, BROWN OR DARK REDDISH/BROWN HAIR, SLIM BUILD, to work as a STAND-IN (same height and complexion as actor to use to light and camera block the scene) on Chicago Fire, Wed., Dec. 4th.
Stand-in pay rate: $180/8 hours and time and a half after 8 hours. A check is sent approximately two weeks later.
This is an outside scene and will start at 6AM in Downtown Chicago.
To apply send a recent color photograph with your height, weight, age, phone number, city, state, and clothing sizes to ExtraCfire@gmail.com and put “SI B 12.4” in the subject line.
Let us know if you have been and extra or stand-in on a set.

Searching for MALES, 30’s to 50’s, ALL ETHNICITIES, to WORK AS A CAMERAMAN on Chicago Fire for our CROSSOVER EPISODE, Wed., Dec. 4th, Thurs. Dec. 5th and Fri. Dec. 6th. We are filming outside.
You don’t need to know how to operate a camera.
Don’t apply if you are already working on the CROSSOVER.
To apply send in a recent color photograph with your height, weight, age, phone number, city, state and clothing sizes to ExtraCfire@gmail.com and put “Cameraman 12.4, 5, 6” in the subject line.
MEN: height, weight, suit jacket, T-shirt, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam and shoe.
This is a paid, non-speaking role.

Searching for MALES, CLEAN-SHAVEN WITH SHORT HAIR, 20’S TO 50’S, ALL ETHNICITIES, to play UNIFORM FIREFIGHTERS ON SUNDAY, DEC. 8TH. You don’t need to be real.
Don’t apply if you are already working on Chicago Fire this episode.
Send a recent color photograph with your height, weight, age, phone number, city, state, and clothing sizes to ExtraCfire@gmail.com and put “Uniform 12.8” in the subject line.
Please send all your clothing sizes
Men: height, weight, suit jacket, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, T-shirt and shoe
Send in ASAP!

Searching for MALES, 30’s to 60’s, ALL ETHNICITIES, TO WORK ON WED. DEC. 4TH AS INJURED VICTIMS WITH LIGHT MAKEUP AND SOOTY CLOTHES.
Don’t apply if you are already working on the CROSSOVER! THANK YOU.
To apply send a recent color photograph with your height, weight, age, phone number, city, state, and clothing sizes to extraCfire@gmail.com and put “12.4 Injured MU/Sooty” in the subject line.
We must have all your clothing sizes!!
Men: height, weight, suit jacket, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, T-shirt and shoe.
Send in ASAP!

Searching for MALES 30’s to 60’s, All ETHNICITIES, TO PLAY A CAMERAMAN ON OUR CROSSOVER, WED., DEC. 4TH THROUGH, FRIDAY, DEC. 6TH. You need to be available all three dates. There might be a possible wardrobe fitting on Monday or Tuesday of next week.
ALSO SEARCHING FOR A FEMALE REPORTER, 20’s through 40’s, ALL ETHNICITIES, TO WORK THE SAME DATES!
DON’T APPLY IF YOU ARE ALREADY WORKING ON CHICAGO FIRE!! PLEASE DON’T APPLY IF YOU WORKED IN THE HOSPITAL OR AS ANY OF THE CCT DAYS ON CHICAGO MED!
To apply send a recent color photograph with your height, weight, age, phone number, city, state, and clothing sizes to extraCfire@gmail.com and put either “Cameraman 12.4,5,6” or “Reporter 12.4,5,6” in the subject line.

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