Productions of popular TV shows Chicago PD and Chicago Med are in production for the new 2025 season.
The show generally casts stand ins, photo doubles and extras from in and around the Chicago area.
NBC’s “One Chicago” franchise, featuring “Chicago Fire,” “Chicago Med,” and “Chicago P.D.,” continues to film in Chicago, bringing authentic, city-based drama to audiences. A recent casting call has been announced for stand-ins and extras to join the set of “Chicago Fire.”
Background Actor Casting in Chicago for Chicago Med
“Chicago P.D.,” an essential piece of the franchise, premiered in 2014 and centers on the Intelligence Unit of the Chicago Police Department, helmed by the determined Sergeant Hank Voight, played by Jason Beghe. Known for its realistic portrayal of crime-solving, the series dives deep into the lives of officers as they face high-stakes cases, complex moral choices, and deeply personal struggles. It highlights the challenges of law enforcement in a gritty, dynamic city while exploring the bonds and conflicts within the team. “Chicago P.D.” has gained acclaim for its diverse cast, intense storytelling, and willingness to address the gray areas of police work.
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Please note that these are non speaking extras roles and casting directors are only considering people who are local to Illinois as no travel expenses are paid.
CHICAGO PD – BACKGROUND CASTING NOTICE:
Chicago PD: FEATURED & DIRECTOR SELECTED ROLES
To submit, please send an email to cpdbackground@gmail.com and use the subject line specified above the role description.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE READING THE DESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY. Certain roles are gender specific, age specific, ethnicity specific, etc. These are details written in the script that we do not have any control over***
Send your submissions in ASAP. The director will be making decisions as early as tomorrow – Wednesday, January 18th.
Make sure to include ALL the following info, in order to be considered:
– LEGAL FIRST & LAST NAME (no nicknames or stage names)
– AGE (No age ranges please. Only your actual 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, 30×30, 11)
(FEMALES: Dress, T-Shirt, Bra/Cup, Waist, and Shoe // Example: 8, t-M, 34B, w30”, 8 shoe)
– VEHICLE (Year, Color, Make & Model // Example: 2020 Silver Toyota Camry)
– PHOTOS: Please submit a headshot and a full length photo that reflects your current look/hairstyle. DO NOT APPLY FILTERS. Your photo must be front facing, centered in the frame, have good lighting, and be against a plain background. If you do not follow this format, your submission will not be considered.
– 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.
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Email: cpdbackground@gmail.com
Subject line: HOUSE PARTY
Role: Looking for AFRICAN AMERICAN BACKGROUND, ANY GENDER, AGES 19-LATE 20s to play friends/party goers for still photos. The photos will be staged to look like friends hanging out, partying and having fun, and posted on social media.
Photo date: Tuesday, January 7th
Pay: $129.60/8
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Email: cpdbackground@gmail.com
Subject line: K’S PARENTS
Role: Looking for AFRICAN AMERICAN BACKGROUND, MID-50S, to play the mother and father in a family photo.
Photo date: Tuesday, January 7th
Pay: $129.60/8
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Email: cpdbackground@gmail.com
Subject line: BASEMENT BODY
Role: Looking for an AFRICAN AMERICAN FEMALE, MID 20S – LATE 30S, to play a dead body found in a basement. The character is supposed to be a drug addict, so the script notes say this person should be on the thin side. You will be getting some SPFX prosthetics and makeup/blood applied to you for the basement scene.
You will also be needed in advance for still photos (family photo/portrait).
Fitting date: Monday, January 6th
Photo date: Tuesday, January 7th
Filming: Thursday, January 9th
Pay: $129.60/8 + $25 fitting bump (on still photo day)
Pay: $155/8 (on basement day)
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Email: cpdbackground@gmail.com
Subject line: TOP HUSTLER
Role: Looking for an AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE, 18-EARLY 20S, to play a featured gang member. There will be still photos (mugshot, staged social media photos) and an on-camera day.
Fitting: Monday, January 6th
Photo date: Tuesday, January 7th
Filming: Thursday, January 9th
Pay: $129.60/8 (each day) + a one-time $25 fitting bump
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Email: cpdbackground@gmail.com
Subject line: J’S CORNER BOYS
Role: Looking for HISPANIC/LATINX MALES, 18-MID 20S, to play featured corner boys/lookouts.
Filming: Saturday, January 11th
Pay: $129.60/8
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Email: cpdbackground@gmail.com
Subject line: BACKPACK BOYS
Role: Looking for AFRICAN AMERICAN BOYS, AGES 10-16, to play friends of a kid who gets held up by the police. The boys will be expected to flee when their friend gets stopped.
Filming: Saturday, January 11th & Tuesday, January 14th
Pay: $129.60/8 (if 16 years old), or $160/8 (if 10-15 years old)
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Email: cpdbackground@gmail.com
Subject line: BIKER COPS
Role: Looking for background to play undercover/plainclothes type police. This is open to ANY GENDER, ANY ETHNICITY, AGES 20S-MID 50S. The director would like to see all sorts of looks: dreadlocks, beards, rugged/burly, biker types, thug/criminal looking types, women with buzz cuts, piercings, etc. Almost anything goes! Tattoos can get a little difficult because they would have to be approved and cleared in advance, so we’re leaning a little heavier on physique and hairstyles… but we may be looking to have some tattoos cleared if the director wants to see them on camera!
Filming: Friday, January 10th
Pay: $129.60/8
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REMINDERS:
– We are looking for KIDS this episode! You can submit using the availability form ( https://forms.gle/GNL4VAsZW6jWJzVU8 ) or via email ( cpdbackground@gmail.com ). We need African American and Hispanic/Latinx children on Saturday 1/11 that are 9-12 years old. You must have an NBC Universal minor work permit in order to be considered.
– We are going to need background with older vehicles! If you have an old car that can be used on camera (not red or white), please make sure to submit!
Chicago PD & Chicago Med – General Availability Forms.
We’re collecting submissions for Episode 1215 of Chicago PD and Episode 1015 of Chicago Med.
These submission forms are for general background roles, which means they’re open to any gender, ethnicity, ages 9 and older. We do have some roles (general and featured) for kids, so you can use the availability form or wait for our next post for featured spots.
We will be posting for FEATURED and DIRECTOR-SELECTED ROLES in a separate casting notice**
General background roles (for adults) pay $129.60/8. 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. Pay for minors (15 and younger) is $160/8. 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/AtxLEJSD5AFui8qe6
Here is the link to the Med general background form:
https://forms.gle/EDKRA2ZJLfxfe81X6
You can submit via email if you prefer. 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 1215 SUBMISSION
Email: chicagomedbackground@gmail.com
Subject Line: EPISODE 1015 SUBMISSION
Make sure to include ALL the following info, in order to be considered:
– LEGAL FIRST & LAST NAME (no nicknames or stage names)
– If submitting a minor, please also include parent/guardian FIRST & LAST NAME
– AGE (No age ranges please. Only your actual 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, 30×30, 11)
(FEMALES: Dress, T-Shirt, Bra/Cup, Waist, and Shoe // Example: 8, t-M, 34B, w30”, 8 shoe)
(KIDS: t-shirt, pants, shoe. If a teenager is in adult sizes, please use the sizes/measurements above)
– VEHICLE (Year, Color, Make & Model // Example: 2020 Silver Toyota Camry)
– PHOTOS: Please submit a headshot and a full length photo that reflects your current look/hairstyle. DO NOT APPLY FILTERS.
– 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 so we don’t have to follow up and ask.
– MINOR WORK PERMIT: Required for any submissions ages 15 and younger. Please send a copy of your permit if we do not already have it on file.
-AVAILABLE DATES: Please list all available dates between Monday 1/6 and Wednesday 1/15. Normally we do not film on weekends, but Chicago PD WILL be filming on Saturday 1/11 and Sunday 1/12, so you can include those in your available dates. Chicago Med will maintain a normal Monday-Friday schedule.