AMC’s Thunder Road Casting Calls and Audition
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Featured Preacher for “Thunder Road” Season 1
Job Description
“Thunder Road” Season 1 is seeking an experienced male actor or background performer to portray a preacher in a featured role filming in Senoia, Georgia. This paid featured casting opportunity requires strong on-camera experience and the ability to naturally and confidently portray a preacher. Previous church or preaching experience is a plus, but professional acting and on-camera experience are the primary qualifications.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a preacher in a featured television scene.
- Deliver a natural and believable on-camera performance.
- Follow creative direction from the production team.
- Maintain character and continuity throughout filming.
- Bring confidence, authenticity, and a professional presence to the role.
Requirements
- Male talent ages 30–60.
- Previous on-camera experience required.
- Experienced actors and background performers are encouraged to apply.
- Must be able to convincingly portray a preacher.
- Church or preaching experience is a plus.
- Must be able to work in Senoia, Georgia.
Compensation
- $182 for 12 hours.
Male Deputy for “Thunder Road” Season 1
Job Description
“Thunder Road” Season 1 is seeking a male background actor to portray a professional law enforcement deputy in an upcoming scene filming in Senoia, Georgia. This paid television casting opportunity is looking for talent with the right presence and appearance to authentically portray a deputy on camera.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a law enforcement deputy in a television scene.
- Maintain a professional and authoritative on-camera presence.
- Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams.
- Perform naturally and consistently throughout filming.
- Remain professional and prepared while working on set.
Requirements
- Male talent in their 40s.
- Open to all ethnicities.
- Open to all sizes.
- Must have a convincing look and presence for a professional law enforcement officer.
- Must be able to work in Senoia, Georgia.
Compensation
- $182 for 12 hours.
NASCAR Fans and Racing Enthusiasts for “Thunder Road” Season 1
Job Description
“Thunder Road” Season 1 is seeking men and women who are genuine NASCAR fans and stock car racing enthusiasts to appear in an upcoming scene. This background acting opportunity is ideal for people who actively follow NASCAR, know the drivers, watch races regularly, or spend time at the track. Selected talent will bring authentic racing knowledge, enthusiasm, and fan energy to the production.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray an authentic NASCAR fan in background scenes.
- Bring genuine enthusiasm and knowledge of stock car racing to the set.
- React naturally and energetically during racing-related scenes.
- Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
- Help create a believable NASCAR fan atmosphere on camera.
Requirements
- Open to men and women.
- Genuine interest in NASCAR and stock car racing.
- Knowledge of NASCAR drivers, races, or the racing season is a strong plus.
- Comfortable portraying an enthusiastic race fan on camera.
- Must be able to work in Senoia, Georgia.
Compensation
- $182 for 12 hours per day.
Kitchen Staff for “Thunder Road” Season 1
Job Description
“Thunder Road” Season 1 is seeking background talent with real kitchen experience to portray staff at an established local bar. This recurring background acting opportunity is looking for people who can work naturally and confidently in a restaurant or bar kitchen environment while creating an authentic on-screen workplace.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a kitchen staff member in bar and restaurant scenes.
- Perform realistic kitchen tasks naturally on camera.
- Help create an authentic working kitchen environment.
- Follow direction from the production team during filming.
- Return for additional filming if selected as recurring kitchen staff.
Requirements
- Real kitchen experience required.
- Must be comfortable working naturally in a restaurant or bar kitchen environment.
- Must be able to work in Senoia, Georgia.
- Availability for recurring work is preferred.
Compensation
- $182 for 12 hours per day.
Bartenders and Servers for “Thunder Road” Season 1
Job Description
“Thunder Road” Season 1 is seeking background actors to portray experienced bartenders and servers at an established local hometown bar. This recurring background acting opportunity is ideal for talent who can naturally portray bar or restaurant staff, with real hospitality industry experience considered a plus. Selected performers may return throughout the production.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a bartender or server in local bar scenes.
- Perform realistic bar and restaurant service actions on camera.
- Interact naturally with patrons and other performers.
- Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
- Return for additional episodes if selected for a recurring role.
Requirements
- Men and women who can convincingly portray experienced bartenders or servers.
- Real bar, restaurant, or hospitality experience is a plus.
- Comfortable working naturally in a bar environment.
- Must be able to work in Senoia, Georgia.
- Availability for recurring work is preferred.
Compensation
- $182 for 12 hours per day.
Bar Regulars and Patrons for “Thunder Road” Season 1
Job Description
“Thunder Road” Season 1 is seeking men and women to portray bar regulars and patrons at an established local hometown bar. This background acting opportunity is looking for talent who can naturally create the atmosphere of a lived-in rural bar, portraying familiar faces and longtime customers. Some performers may be selected as recurring bar regulars and return throughout the series.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a local bar regular or patron in background scenes.
- Create a natural and authentic hometown bar atmosphere.
- Interact naturally with other background performers during filming.
- Follow direction from the production team throughout each scene.
- Return for additional filming if selected as a recurring bar regular.
Requirements
- Men and women, ages 21 and older.
- Open to a variety of ages and character types.
- Must be comfortable portraying a bar patron or longtime local regular.
- Must be able to work in Senoia, Georgia.
- Must be available for single-day or potential multi-day bookings.
Compensation
- $182 for 12 hours per day.
Automotive Enthusiasts for “Thunder Road”
Job Description
“Thunder Road” is seeking men and women with hands-on automotive experience, mechanic skills, or a genuine passion for working on cars. This recurring background acting opportunity is ideal for mechanics, automotive enthusiasts, car experts, and knowledgeable car lovers who can bring authenticity and personality to automotive-focused scenes. Selected talent may have opportunities to return for multiple episodes throughout the production.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray an automotive enthusiast or experienced car professional in background scenes.
- Bring authentic knowledge and familiarity with cars to the role.
- Perform naturally around vehicles and automotive environments.
- Follow direction from the production team during filming.
- Maintain availability for potential recurring appearances throughout the project.
Requirements
- Open to men and women.
- Must have mechanic experience, hands-on automotive experience, or strong knowledge of cars.
- Genuine automotive enthusiasts and car experts are encouraged to apply.
- Must be comfortable working around vehicles on set.
- Must be able to work in Senoia, Georgia.
Compensation
- $182 for 12 hours per day.
AMC’s Thunder Road: How to Audition for the NASCAR Drama Series
Overview
AMC’s upcoming drama series Thunder Road is officially in production, and casting opportunities are emerging for background actors, specialty talent, automotive enthusiasts, photographers, media professionals, and other performers in Georgia.
The new scripted drama stars Dennis Quaid and follows a multigenerational Southern family whose history is deeply connected to stock car racing. Created by John Fusco and produced by AMC Studios with NASCAR Studios, Thunder Road combines family rivalries, racing culture, romance, and the high-stakes world surrounding one of America’s most recognizable sports.
Production is currently taking place throughout Georgia, with filming activity connected to areas including Senoia and Hampton. AMC plans to premiere the series on AMC and AMC+ in 2027.
For actors and specialty performers looking to work on a major television production, Thunder Road is creating a variety of casting opportunities.
Production Details
Project: Thunder Road Season 1
Network: AMC
Streaming: AMC+
Production: AMC Studios
Partner: NASCAR Studios
Genre: Scripted drama / racing drama
Creator: John Fusco
Showrunner: Taylor Elmore
Starring: Dennis Quaid, Chase Stokes, Maggie Grace, Matt Barr, West Duchovny, Shane McRae, Jake Manley
Production Location: Georgia
Casting: Background actors and specialty talent
Premiere: Planned for 2027
AMC confirmed in September 2026 that production was underway throughout Georgia.
What Is Thunder Road About?
Thunder Road follows the fictional Whitlock family, a multigenerational racing dynasty whose roots stretch back to Southern hill country, moonshine runs, dirt tracks, and the early culture surrounding stock car racing.
Dennis Quaid stars as Duane Whitlock, the patriarch of the family and a legendary racer determined to preserve the racing empire his family has built.
But the Whitlocks face competition from rival racing families, internal family conflicts, changing generations, and the pressures that come with maintaining a powerful racing legacy.
The series will explore family loyalty, competition, romance, Southern culture, and life both on and away from the racetrack.
Who Stars in AMC’s Thunder Road?
AMC has announced an ensemble cast led by Dennis Quaid.
The cast includes:
- Dennis Quaid as Duane Whitlock
- Chase Stokes as Ronnie Whitlock
- Maggie Grace as Laney Whitlock
- Matt Barr as Calvin Whitlock
- West Duchovny as Cassie Whitlock
- Shane McRae as Scooter Jakes
- Jake Manley as Zak Farley
Michael Rooker, James Wolk, Mackenzie Porter, Aspen Kennedy, Devon Allman, Josh Macqueen, Sandra Ellis Lafferty, and Haley Dillon have also been announced in recurring or guest roles.
AMC’s Thunder Road Casting Opportunities
Casting opportunities connected to Thunder Road have included a wide range of background and specialty roles.
Recent Project Casting listings have sought talent to portray:
- NASCAR fans
- Race attendees
- Automotive enthusiasts
- Mechanics and car experts
- Engineers
- Data engineers
- Bar patrons
- Bartenders
- Servers
- Small-town residents
- Southern character types
- Race reporters
- Journalists
- Photographers
- News crews
- Camera operators
- Production crew types
- Professional and technical workers
- General background actors
CL Casting has been handling background casting for multiple Thunder Road opportunities. Project Casting listings have included filming in locations such as Senoia and Hampton, Georgia.
Some recent background opportunities have listed compensation at $182 for 12 hours, although rates, schedules, and requirements can vary by casting call.
Who Can Apply?
Casting opportunities for Thunder Road may be open to both experienced performers and people with real-world skills that match specific scenes.
Applicants may be a strong fit if they have:
- Acting or background acting experience
- Automotive knowledge
- Mechanic experience
- Racing experience
- NASCAR knowledge
- Photography experience
- News or media experience
- Camera operator experience
- Hospitality experience
- Technical or engineering experience
- Professional on-set experience
- Reliable transportation
- Availability to work in Georgia
Because Thunder Road is centered around racing culture, casting teams may also seek people who can naturally bring authenticity to garages, racetracks, pit areas, bars, news environments, and Southern community scenes.
For certain specialty roles, actual professional experience may be particularly valuable.
How to Audition for AMC’s Thunder Road
If you want to work on Thunder Road, preparation can help you apply quickly when a casting opportunity matches your profile.
Step 1: Create or Update Your Project Casting Profile
Start by creating a Project Casting profile or updating your existing account.
Your profile should include:
- A recent headshot
- A current full-body photo
- Your age range
- Height and measurements
- Current location
- Contact information
- Acting experience
- Background acting experience
- Special skills
- Automotive experience
- Racing knowledge
- Professional experience
- Availability
Casting teams often need to review a large number of submissions quickly, so clear and current photos are important.
Avoid heavily filtered photos, sunglasses, hats, or images that make it difficult to see what you currently look like unless the casting notice specifically requests them.
Step 2: Search for Thunder Road Casting Calls
Search Project Casting regularly for terms such as:
- Thunder Road
- AMC Thunder Road
- Thunder Road Season 1
- AMC casting calls
- Georgia casting calls
- Atlanta casting calls
- Senoia casting calls
- NASCAR casting calls
- Racing background actors
- Automotive enthusiasts
- Mechanics
- Race fans
Production requirements can change throughout filming, so new roles may appear as different scenes and episodes are produced.
Step 3: Apply for Roles That Match You
Read each casting notice carefully before submitting.
Casting teams may request information including:
- Recent photos
- Age
- Height
- Wardrobe sizes
- Location
- Phone number
- Email address
- Availability
- Transportation
- Vehicle information
- Automotive experience
- Professional experience
- Special skills
Only submit information requested by the casting team and make sure everything is accurate.
If the production asks for a particular skill, clearly explain your relevant experience.
For example, if a casting call is looking for mechanics, photographers, camera operators, or automotive experts, mention your actual professional or hands-on experience.
Step 4: Be Ready for Long Production Days
Background work on television productions can involve extended filming days.
Performers should be prepared to:
- Arrive on time
- Follow production instructions
- Bring requested wardrobe
- Maintain continuity
- Remain available throughout the filming day
- Follow safety rules around vehicles and equipment
- Stay professional between takes
Being reliable can also help performers be considered for recurring background opportunities.
Specialty Casting Could Be Important on Thunder Road
Because Thunder Road is built around the world of professional racing, the production may need performers with authentic real-world experience.
Recent casting notices demonstrate this approach.
For example, Project Casting listings have sought automotive enthusiasts with hands-on car knowledge and photographers or camera operators with actual film crew or news media experience.
That means applicants should not overlook their non-acting skills.
Experience with areas such as:
- Cars
- Engines
- Mechanics
- Racing
- Photography
- Videography
- Journalism
- Broadcasting
- Hospitality
- Engineering
- Technical work
could potentially make someone a stronger match for certain background scenes.
Why Thunder Road Is an Exciting Opportunity for Actors
Working on a large AMC television production can give emerging actors and background performers valuable professional set experience.
A project such as Thunder Road can give performers the opportunity to:
- Work on a major scripted television series
- Gain professional production experience
- Learn how large racing scenes are filmed
- Build television credits
- Meet other entertainment professionals
- Develop on-set confidence
- Use specialized professional skills on camera
- Potentially return for recurring background work
The combination of racing environments, family scenes, hometown locations, bars, garages, media areas, and large crowds also creates the potential for a broad range of background performers.
Tips to Improve Your Chances
When applying for Thunder Road casting opportunities:
- Apply as early as possible
- Read the entire casting notice
- Submit clear and recent photos
- Follow instructions exactly
- Mention relevant specialty skills
- Be accurate about your availability
- Keep your Project Casting profile updated
- Respond quickly to casting communications
- Be prepared for long filming days
- Arrive on time if booked
- Maintain professional behavior on set
If a role requests real automotive, media, photography, hospitality, or technical experience, be specific about what you have done.
Authenticity can be especially valuable on a series built around specialized environments such as racing and automotive culture.
When Will Thunder Road Premiere?
AMC currently plans to premiere Thunder Road on AMC and AMC+ in 2027.
As of October 1, 2026, AMC has not announced a specific premiere date. Production is currently underway in Georgia.
Find AMC Thunder Road Casting Calls on Project Casting
Casting needs can change throughout television production.
Actors, background performers, racing fans, automotive professionals, photographers, media professionals, and specialty talent interested in Thunder Road should keep their Project Casting profiles current and regularly check for new opportunities.
Search Project Casting for Thunder Road casting calls and apply to roles that match your age range, appearance, professional skills, location, and availability.
With production underway in Georgia, new casting opportunities may continue to appear as filming progresses.
Final Thoughts
AMC’s Thunder Road brings together stock car racing, Southern culture, multigenerational family drama, and a large ensemble cast led by Dennis Quaid.
For aspiring actors and specialty performers, the production also offers an opportunity to gain professional television experience in a world that requires everything from race fans and hometown residents to mechanics, journalists, photographers, and automotive experts.
If you are based in Georgia or able to work locally, keep your Project Casting profile updated, prepare recent photos, highlight your relevant skills, and watch for new Thunder Road casting calls.
Your experience—whether it comes from acting, automotive work, racing, photography, media, or another specialty—could be exactly what production needs for an upcoming scene.
