Summary
Netflix’s mystery thriller Heartland, starring Jessica Chastain, John Hawkes, and Carter Faith, is one of 2025’s most anticipated films. Directed and written by Shana Feste, it mixes country music, family secrets, and Southern suspense. The production is hiring in Atlanta, Fayetteville, and Alpharetta, Georgia with multiple paid casting calls for extras, musicians, and stand-ins.
About Heartland
Heartland follows Misty Jones (Chastain), a former country star who leaves isolation to search for her missing niece (Faith), an emerging musician. Her investigation takes her into Nashville’s shadowy underbelly and forces her to face her past.
With Shana Feste (Country Strong) directing, the film blends emotion, mystery, and music into a story about truth, fame, and redemption.
The Cast
- Jessica Chastain (The Eyes of Tammy Faye, The Savant) as Misty Jones
- John Hawkes (Winter’s Bone, The Sessions)
- Carter Faith, country artist making her acting debut
Produced by Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, and Jason Owen, Heartland combines Hollywood talent with authentic Nashville style.
Production Details
- Platform: Netflix
- Director/Writer: Shana Feste
- Filming Locations: Atlanta, Fayetteville, and Alpharetta (GA) and Nashville (TN)
- Production Status: Filming Fall 2025
- Casting: Extras Casting Atlanta
How to Get Cast in Heartland
The production has several open, paid roles for local Georgia talent. Here’s how to apply directly through Project Casting.
1. Country Music Fans – 2-Day Concert Scene
Apply here: https://projectcasting.com/job/jessica-chastains-heartland-casting-call-for-country-music-fans-2
Location: Alpharetta, GA
Details: Energetic mostly-female fan group reacting to live country music.
Requirements: Ages 18 to mid-20s, local hire, high-energy reactions.
Compensation: Paid background role; possible featured placement.
2. Stand-In Role in Fayetteville, GA
Apply here: https://projectcasting.com/job/heartland-starring-jessica-chastain-casting-call-for-tuesday-stand-in
Details: Professional female stand-in matching lead actor’s look.
Requirements: Caucasian female 50–70, 5’7”–5’8”, grey hair, local hire.
Compensation: Paid stand-in position (rate disclosed upon booking).
3. Country Music Concert Fans – Background Roles
Apply here: https://projectcasting.com/job/heartland-starring-jessica-chastain-casting-call-for-concert-fans
Location: Alpharetta, GA
Details: Background roles for concert audience scenes in a live music setting.
Requirements: Ages 18–40s; all types welcome; comfortable in crowds.
Compensation: $104/8 guaranteed with overtime after 8 hours.
View All Heartland Casting Calls
See every open position, including bartenders, servers, band members, stand-ins, and bar patrons, at Project Casting Job Board
Tips for Your Application
- Use clear, recent photos. Submit a headshot and full-body image.
- Dress authentically. Casual country styles fit the production’s look.
- Be professional. Arrive early and follow directions on set.
- Show energy. Natural reactions and positive attitudes get noticed.
Why Heartland Matters
This Netflix production offers exposure alongside an Oscar-winning lead and an award-winning director. For background actors, musicians, and stand-ins, it’s a chance to gain valuable credits and on-set experience in a major studio project filming in Georgia.
Start your acting journey today. Visit https://www.projectcasting.com to find verified casting calls for Netflix and Hollywood projects. Submit your details, upload your headshots, and apply for Jessica Chastain’s Heartland casting calls now.
Your next big role could begin on the set of Heartland in Georgia.
