Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Male Background Actors for “911 Nashville”

Job Description

“911 Nashville,” a television production filming in Nashville, Tennessee, is seeking two male background actors to portray plainclothes police officers and administrators. Casting is looking for men ages 30–55 who can bring a professional and authoritative presence to these non-union background roles. Talent must work as a local hire in Nashville or the surrounding area and be prepared for a potentially long production day.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a plainclothes police officer or administrator.
• Perform natural background actions appropriate to the scene.
• Follow blocking and direction from the production team.
• Maintain character and wardrobe continuity throughout filming.
• Remain available on set for the required production hours.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Ages 30–55.
• Non-union.
• Able to convincingly portray a plainclothes police officer or administrator.
• Must work as a local hire in Nashville, Tennessee, or surrounding areas.
• Must be able to commit to 12+ hours on set if required.
• Must remain available regardless of the final call time.

Compensation

• $100 guaranteed for 8 hours.
• $12.50 per hour with time-and-a-half after 8 hours.

Black Female Actor Casting Call for True Crime TV Reenactment

Job Description

A non-union true crime reenactment series for network television is seeking a Black female actor in her 20s to portray Karen. Filming will take place in the Knoxville, Tennessee area during a night shoot. Casting is looking for a performer with straight black hair and a slim build who can closely match the character reference. This reenactment role does not include scripted audio.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Karen in a true crime television reenactment.
• Recreate scenes and actions based on production direction.
• Deliver a convincing performance without scripted dialogue.
• Maintain character and appearance continuity throughout filming.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.

Requirements

• Black female actor.
• 20s.
• Straight black hair.
• Slim build.
• Must closely resemble the character reference.
• Must be able to work locally in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.
• Comfortable performing in a non-speaking true crime reenactment role.
• Must be available for a night shoot.

Compensation

• $150 per day.
• Hotel provided.

Real Couples Casting Call for Commercial

Job Description

A commercial filming in the Nashville, Tennessee area is seeking real couples for paid background roles. Casting is looking for men and women of all ethnicities, ages 30–65, who are real couples and can work together on camera. This non-union commercial casting opportunity requires both partners to work as local hires in the Nashville area.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear together as a real couple in a commercial.
• Perform natural background interactions on camera.
• Follow direction, blocking, and continuity instructions from the production team.
• Work professionally together throughout filming.
• Remain available for the full production day as required.

Requirements

• Real couples.
• Men and women ages 30–65.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Non-union talent.
• Both partners must be available to work together.
• Must be able to work as local hires in the Nashville, Tennessee area.
• Must have reliable transportation to the filming location in Bellevue.
• Full-day availability required.

Compensation

• $250 for up to 10 hours.
• Overtime after 10 hours, if applicable.

Fast Food Customer Background Actors for Commercial

Job Description

A commercial filming in the Nashville, Tennessee area is seeking non-union background actors to portray fast food customers. Casting is looking for men and women of all ethnicities, ages 18–80, representing a wide variety of looks, body types, and walks of life. This paid commercial casting opportunity requires talent who can work as local hires in the Nashville area and maintain full-day availability.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a fast food customer in a commercial.
• Perform natural background actions as directed by the production team.
• Follow blocking and continuity instructions throughout filming.
• Work professionally with cast, crew, and other background performers.
• Remain available for the full production day as needed.

Requirements

• Men and women ages 18–80.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• All types, shapes, sizes, and backgrounds are welcome.
• Non-union talent.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Nashville, Tennessee area.
• Must have reliable transportation to the filming location in Bellevue.
• Full-day availability required.

Compensation

• $250 for up to 10 hours.
• Overtime after 10 hours, if applicable.

Female Stand-In Casting Call for Popular Dance Show Promo

Job Description

A popular dance show promo filming in Nashville, Tennessee, is seeking a Caucasian female stand-in for principal talent. Casting is looking for a performer between 4’10” and 5’2″ who can closely match the principal talent and assist with lighting, camera blocking, positioning, and other production setups. This Nashville stand-in casting opportunity requires availability for both scheduled workdays. When applying, use submission code NASH.

Job Responsibilities

• Stand in for principal talent during production.
• Assist with lighting, camera setup, and blocking.
• Maintain accurate positioning and movements between takes and setups.
• Follow instructions from the production and assistant directing teams.
• Maintain a professional attitude and consistent appearance throughout production.

Requirements

• Female.
• Caucasian.
• Height between 4’10” and 5’2″.
• Must be available to work in Nashville, Tennessee.
• Must be available for both required production days.
• Able to closely match the physical characteristics of the principal talent.
• Comfortable following detailed on-set direction.
• Submission code: NASH.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity

Baby Featured Background Casting Call for Feature Film

Job Description
A feature film production in Nashville, Tennessee, is seeking a baby for a featured background role. Casting is looking for a white male baby, ages 6–11 months, who is comfortable being held by a male lead actor. This paid feature film casting opportunity requires local talent with full-day availability for both scheduled workdays.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as featured background talent in a feature film.
• Be comfortable being held by a male lead actor during filming.
• Participate in filming for both required production days.
• Follow on-set direction with a parent or guardian present.

Requirements

• Male baby, ages 6–11 months.
• White.
• Comfortable being held by a male actor.
• Must be available for both required filming days.
• Must be a local hire in the Nashville, Tennessee area.
• Must have reliable self-transportation to the Nashville area.
• Full-day availability is required.
• Female babies may also be considered if the parent or guardian is comfortable with the child portraying a boy.

Compensation

• $100 guaranteed for 4 hours.

Ballpark Maintenance Crew Background Actors

Job Description

A television production is seeking non-union male background actors ages 25–50 to portray ballpark maintenance crew members in Nashville, Tennessee. This paid background acting opportunity is open to local hires from Nashville and surrounding areas. Talent should be prepared for a potentially long production day and able to convincingly portray stadium or ballpark maintenance workers on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a ballpark maintenance crew member in background scenes.
• Help create an authentic professional ballpark environment.
• Follow on-set direction from the production team.
• Remain available throughout the required production day.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity during filming.

Requirements

• Male talent ages 25–50.
• Non-union.
• Must be local to Nashville, Tennessee, or surrounding areas.
• Able to portray a ballpark maintenance worker convincingly.
• Must be able to commit to being on set for 12 or more hours if required.
• Flexible availability for the production call time.

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours.
• $12.50 per hour guarantee.
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours.

Doctor Casting Call for True Crime TV Series

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series for network television is casting an actor to portray a doctor in Knoxville, Tennessee. This paid TV role is open to male and female performers of all ethnicities who can authentically portray a medical professional in recreation scenes without scripted audio.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a doctor in true crime television recreation scenes.
• Deliver a convincing medical professional performance.
• Perform naturally without scripted dialogue.
• Follow creative and production direction.
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male or female.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Comfortable portraying a doctor on camera.
• Able to perform naturally in true crime recreation scenes.
• Able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $75 per day.

Nurse Casting Call for True Crime TV Series

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series for network television is seeking a female actor to portray a nurse in Knoxville, Tennessee. This paid TV acting opportunity is open to all ethnicities and requires talent who can naturally portray a healthcare professional in true crime recreation scenes without scripted audio.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a nurse in a true crime television recreation.
• Deliver a natural and believable healthcare professional performance.
• Perform effectively without scripted dialogue.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming.

Requirements

• Female.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Comfortable portraying a nurse on camera.
• Able to perform naturally without scripted dialogue.
• Able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $125 per day.

Officer 3 Casting Call for True Crime TV Series

Job Description

A non-union network television true crime recreation series is seeking a male actor to portray Officer 3 in Knoxville, Tennessee. This paid acting role is open to performers of all ethnicities in their 20s to 40s with an athletic build who can convincingly portray a law enforcement professional in recreation scenes without scripted audio.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a police officer in a true crime TV recreation.
• Deliver a natural and believable on-camera performance.
• Perform scenes without scripted dialogue.
• Follow production direction throughout filming.
• Maintain a professional presence on set.

Requirements

• Male.
• Ages 20s–40s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Athletic build.
• Able to convincingly portray a police officer.
• Able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $125 per day.
• No hotel, travel, or stipend provided.