NBC’s Chicago shows are now filming the 2025/26 season.
Casting Call: Extras Needed for Upcoming Episodes of Chicago P.D. (2025/2026 season)
The hit NBC series Chicago P.D. is gearing up to film new episodes for its 2025/2026 season and is currently seeking extras to fill various non-speaking roles. If you’ve ever wanted to be part of a major TV production, now is your chance to step into the action!
Chicago P.D., known for its intense storylines and gritty portrayal of law enforcement in the Windy City, films on location in Chicago. The series, created by Emmy-winning producer Dick Wolf, known for his work on iconic series such as Law & Order.
The casting team is looking for local talent who are available to work on set soon. No prior acting experience is required, making this an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in exploring the world of television production.
Details:
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Roles: Non-speaking extras for various scenes. See below for individual needs.
- Requirements: Must be local to the Chicago area
- Availability: Must have flexible availability for upcoming shoots
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Chicago PD Background Casting Notice.
We’re collecting submissions for Episode 13015 of Chicago PD.
FOR GENERAL SUBMISSIONS: PLEASE USE THE GOOGLE FORM, IF AT ALL POSSIBLE. We open every single email submission and manually transfer your info and availability to a spreadsheet, so we strongly encourage you to use the form instead of emailing your submission. If you receive an error message, please try the following troubleshooting tips:
• Clear your cache / cookies (if you use Safari)
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• Try using a laptop instead of a phoneThis submission form is for general background roles, which means they’re open to any gender, any ethnicity, ages 18 and older WITHIN THE CHICAGOLAND AREA (2 hrs of Chicago). You must have graduated from high school and not be attending classes at the time of submission.
We do have one available opportunity for AFRICAN AMERICAN GIRLS, ages 3-7. Please see the very bottom of the post for specific details and instructions.
General background roles pay $132.80/8. The pay rate is a flat rate for any time worked up to 8 hours (it is not an hourly rate), with time + 1/2 after 8 hours. If we book you with your vehicle to be parked on set, there will be a $35 bump added to your pay. No red or white vehicles, please.Here is the link to the PD general background form: https://forms.gle/rRGFebCnDftAXbWy5
You can submit via email, however, it is preferred that you use the Google form. Please only submit 1 way / 1 time. You do not need to use the availability form and send an email. Please choose one or the other.Email: cpdbackground@gmail.com
Subject Line: EPISODE 13015 SUBMISSION
Make sure to include ALL the following info, in order to be considered:
– FIRST & LAST NAME
– AGE
– HEIGHT & WEIGHT
– CELL PHONE NUMBER
– ZIP CODE (Must live within the Chicagoland area)
– MEASUREMENTS
•MALES: Coat/jacket, t-shirt, neck/sleeve length, waist x inseam, shoe
•Example: 44R, t-L, 16.5/33, 30×30, 11
•FEMALES: Dress/pants, t-shirt, bra/cup, waist, shoe
•Example: 8, t-M, 34B, w30”, 7
– VEHICLE OR METHOD OF TRANSPORTATION
•Year, Color, Make & Model
•Example: 2020 Silver Toyota Camry or Uber
– PHOTOS: Please submit a headshot and a full length photo that reflects your current look/hairstyle. DO NOT APPLY FILTERS, DO NOT SEND A PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOT. If you submit via the Google Form, select either a headshot OR full length photo.
– TATTOOS: Please provide photos of ALL tattoos that can be seen in a short sleeve t-shirt. This includes face/neck, arms, and hands/fingers. If you do not have tattoos, state NO TATTOOS. **If you submit via the Google form, we will reach out to obtain your tattoo photos prior to booking.
-AVAILABLE DATES: Please list all available dates between Friday 1/9 and Wednesday 1/21. We do not film on weekends (M-F only), and we are off Monday 1/19 for the holiday. Call times are usually early in the morning (unless otherwise noted) and filming days typically last 8-12 hours. Do not submit availability for the day if you have any time constraints. If you are NOT comfortable filming outdoors, or wrapping after 10pm, please let us know in your submission.
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Email: cpdbackground@gmail.com
Subject: CELL PHONE SISTERS
Role: We are looking for two AFRICAN AMERICAN GIRLS, BETWEEN 3 AND 7 YEARS OLD for still photos. The girls will be portraying sisters, seen in a picture together on the lock screen of their mother’s cell phone.
The date for photos is still TBD, so please let us know your availability for next week between Monday 1/12 and Wednesday 1/14.
Pay: $160/8
Include the following in your email submission:
– CHILD’S FIRST & LAST NAME
– PARENT/GUARDIAN’S FIRST & LAST NAME
– CHILD’S AGE
– HEIGHT & WEIGHT
– CELL PHONE NUMBER
– ZIP CODE (Must live within the Chicagoland area)
– CLOTHING SIZES (t-shirt, pants, shoe)
– MINOR WORK PERMIT: Please attach a copy of your child’s valid NBC Universal minor work permit. If you need information on how to obtain a permit, please email cpdbackground@gmail.com
– PHOTOS: Please submit a NON PROFESSIONAL headshot and a full length photo that reflects your child’s current look/hairstyle. Photos should be no more than 3 days old.
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GENERAL REMINDER
We are always looking for new BABIES (especially TWINS) for upcoming episodes of Chicago Med. If you have a newborn, or know anyone who recently gave birth and may be interested in their little one being on TV, please have them email chicagomedbackground@gmail.com for more information
Baby roles pay a flat $200 for no more than 2 hours on set!___________

