Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Witness – True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series for network television is seeking a female actor to portray a Witness in Knoxville, Tennessee. This background acting role is suited for talent who can deliver natural, believable reactions and help recreate events for a television crime reenactment. The role does not include scripted audio.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a Witness in realistic true crime recreation scenes.
• Deliver natural reactions appropriate to the scene.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.

Requirements

• Female talent.
• White.
• Must appear to be in their 20s.
• Must be available to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Comfortable appearing in a true crime recreation series.

Compensation

• $75 per day.

Neighbor – True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series for network television is seeking a male actor to portray a Neighbor in Knoxville, Tennessee. This background acting opportunity calls for talent who can naturally portray an everyday neighborhood resident in a realistic crime reenactment. There is no scripted audio for this role.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a Neighbor in a true crime recreation scene.
• Perform naturally and realistically on camera.
• Follow production direction throughout filming.
• Maintain professionalism while working on set.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Open ethnicity.
• Must be available to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Comfortable participating in a true crime reenactment production.

Compensation

• $75 per day.

Officer – True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series for network television is seeking a male actor to portray an Officer in Knoxville, Tennessee. This background role is ideal for talent with an athletic build who can realistically portray law enforcement in a professionally produced crime reenactment. The production does not include scripted audio.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an Officer in a true crime recreation scene.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Maintain a professional and believable law enforcement presence on camera.
• Be prepared to work according to the production schedule.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Open ethnicity.
• Athletic build.
• Must be available to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Comfortable appearing in a non-union true crime recreation series.

Compensation

• $75 per day.

Hispanic Boy for Featured Background Role in “911 Nashville”

Job Description

The television series “911 Nashville” is seeking a young Hispanic boy for a featured background role filming in Nashville, Tennessee. This paid non-union casting opportunity is open to local talent who fit the requested age range and can work comfortably in a professional television production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured background character in a television series.
• Participate in scenes as directed by the production team.
• Follow on-set instructions while working with cast and crew.
• Maintain appropriate behavior and professionalism throughout filming.
• Be prepared for the production schedule required for the role.

Requirements

• Hispanic boy.
• Ages 4–6.
• Must be local to Nashville, Tennessee, or the surrounding area.
• Must be comfortable working on a professional television set.
• Parent or legal guardian must be available to accompany the minor as required.

Compensation

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

Tim – True Crime Series Featured Role

Job Description

A non-union true crime network television series filming in Knoxville, Tennessee, is seeking a male performer for the role of Tim. The selected talent will portray a possible suspect being interviewed for the series. This is a non-scripted role with no scripted audio, making it a great opportunity for performers who can deliver natural, authentic reactions on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Tim, a possible suspect featured in an interview-style scene.
• Deliver natural and believable reactions without scripted dialogue.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Maintain professionalism and remain camera-ready throughout production.

Requirements

• Male talent who can closely resemble the character reference.
• Red hair required.
• Mustache is a plus.
• Must be comfortable portraying a possible suspect in a true crime television series.
• Must be available to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Compensation

• $150 per day.

Food Truck Worker – “911 Nashville” Background Actor

Job Description

“911 Nashville,” a 20th Century Television production, is seeking a male background actor to portray a food truck worker in Nashville, Tennessee. This non-union background acting opportunity is open to local talent who can bring a natural, authentic presence to the scene and remain available for an extended production day.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a food truck worker in background scenes.
• Perform natural background actions as directed by the production team.
• Follow on-set instructions and maintain continuity between takes.
• Remain professional and camera-ready throughout production.
• Be prepared for an extended filming day.

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 18–65.
• Diverse talent encouraged to apply.
• Must be able to portray a food truck worker.
• Must be a local hire in Nashville, Tennessee, or the surrounding area.
• Must be able to commit to at least 12 hours on set.

Compensation

• $100 guaranteed for up to 8 hours.
• $12.50 per hour base rate.
• Time-and-a-half applies after 8 hours.

Job Description

A non-union true crime reenactment series for network television is casting a male actor to portray “Bill” in an upcoming production filming in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. Production is seeking a performer who closely resembles the provided reference photo and can convincingly portray the character in dramatic reenactment scenes. The role involves scripted violence and murder-related subject matter, so applicants must be comfortable working with mature true crime content.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Bill in dramatic true crime reenactment scenes.
• Perform non-speaking actions and reactions appropriate to the storyline.
• Participate in scenes involving scripted violence and murder-related content.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Maintain character appearance and continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

• White male.
• In his 50s.
• Short gray hair.
• Must be comfortable with scripted violence and murder-related content.
• Must be able to work in the Knoxville, TN area.

Compensation

• $125 per day.
• Non-union role.

Job Description

“911 Nashville,” a 20th Century Television production, is casting an older female featured background actor to portray the mother of the “Man in Hoodie” for scenes filming in Nashville. The role will be picture-selected by the director and calls for a woman in her 70s who can naturally fit the character and work comfortably in a professional television production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the mother character in featured background scenes.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Maintain consistent appearance, positioning, and performance.
• Remain available throughout a potentially extended filming day.
• Work professionally with cast, crew, and other background performers.

Requirements

• Female, in her 70s.
• Must be local to Nashville, TN, or surrounding areas.
• Must be a new face; talent who recently worked as a flight passenger or wedding guest cannot be booked.
• Must be available regardless of final call time.
• Must be able to commit to potentially 12+ hours on set.
• Must be legally eligible to work and complete I-9 verification.
• Production cannot provide work visa sponsorship.

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours.
• $12.50 per hour with an 8-hour guarantee.

Job Description

“911 Nashville,” a 20th Century Television production, is casting a male featured background actor to portray the “Man in Hoodie” for scenes filming in the Nashville area. This role will be picture-selected by the director, so applicants should closely match the requested age range and be comfortable working as featured background on a professional television set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the Man in Hoodie in featured background scenes.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Maintain continuity in appearance, movement, and positioning.
• Remain available for a potentially extended production day.
• Work professionally alongside cast, crew, and background talent.

Requirements

• Male, ages 38–48.
• Must be local to Nashville, TN, or surrounding areas.
• Must be a new face; talent who recently worked as a flight passenger or wedding guest cannot be booked.
• Must be available regardless of final call time.
• Must be legally eligible to work and complete I-9 verification.
• Production cannot provide work visa sponsorship.

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours.
• $12.50 per hour with an 8-hour guarantee.

Luke Victim Role for True Crime TV Series

Job Description

A non-union true crime reenactment series for network television is seeking a male actor to portray Luke, a victim in a dramatic reenactment filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. This paid television role requires talent who can resemble the production’s reference character and comfortably perform serious scenes involving scripted violence and murder-related content. There is no scripted dialogue.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Luke, a victim, in a true crime television reenactment.
• Perform dramatic scenes involving scripted violence and murder-related content.
• Deliver believable nonverbal reactions and physical performances on camera.
• Follow all blocking, performance, and safety direction from the production team.
• Maintain character continuity throughout filming.
• Work professionally with the cast and crew on set.

Requirements

• White male talent in their 40s.
• Must have short brown hair.
• Must resemble the production’s reference character.
• Must be comfortable performing scripted violence and murder-related content.
• Must be able to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.
• Non-union production.
• No scripted dialogue required.

Compensation

• $200 per day.