Casting Call for 2026 Season of “Chicago Med”

Job Position(s): Casting Call for 2026 Season of “Chicago Med”

Auditions Free is seeking background actors for the Casting Call for 2026 Season of “Chicago Med,” filming in the Chicagoland area of Illinois. Background performers, also called extras, populate the scenes of episodic television production, providing the lived-in texture of a working hospital environment that keeps the world of Gaffney Chicago Medical Center believable on screen. This role suits locals who are available for on-set days and want paid experience working in professional television production.

About the Role

This Casting Call for 2026 Season of “Chicago Med” is a background actor opportunity on one of NBC’s longest-running primetime medical dramas, currently filming episodes for its 2026/2027 season. Background performers on episodic television like this one report to set, take direction from the AD department, and fill the hospital corridors, waiting rooms, and clinical spaces that give the show its atmosphere. A typical day involves wardrobe check-in, blocking with the first team, and holding between setups, which is standard for scripted television production at this scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Report to set for assigned episode shoots and follow direction from the assistant director team throughout the production day.
• Portray hospital staff, patients, or visitors in background scenes filmed on the Chicago Med set in the Chicagoland area.
• Submit accurate measurements, availability, and personal details to the casting department so scheduling can be handled efficiently.
• Comply with wardrobe requirements, noting that personal vehicles brought to set must not be red or white.
• Maintain professionalism during long production days, as call times and wrap times are subject to change based on the shooting schedule.
• For minor performers ages 6 to 15, a valid work permit must be submitted as part of the casting process.

What You Bring

• Residence within two hours of Chicago is required, no exceptions.
• Open availability for shoot days on the current production run of this episodic television series.
• No prior on-set experience is required, making this a strong entry point into television production work.
• Minors ages 6 to 15 must have a parent or guardian available and a current work permit on file.

Why This Role

Chicago Med has been in continuous production since 2015 and is part of Dick Wolf’s three-show Chicago franchise on NBC, meaning the production infrastructure and repeat booking potential here is real. General background pay is $136.40 for up to 8 hours, with time and a half after that, plus a $35 vehicle bump if your car is placed on set. Minor performers ages 6 to 15 receive $160 for the first 8 hours.

Apply now for the Casting Call for 2026 Season of “Chicago Med” through Auditions Free and get your submission in for Episode 12001 before spots fill.