Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description
A Nashville-area production is seeking two young girls for non-union featured background work on the project ThirstyGirl. Casting is looking for girls to portray sisters. Real sisters are encouraged to submit, but individual submissions are also welcome.

These roles will be selected by the Director.

Job Responsibilities

Portray sisters in featured background scenes for the production.

Follow direction from the Director and production team while on set.

Be available for the full 8-hour booking window, regardless of final call time.

Complete required I-9 verification on set.

Requirements

Female talent, ages 6–9.

Blonde or light brown hair.

Fair skin.

Must be a local hire in the Nashville, Tennessee area.

Real sisters are encouraged to submit, but individual submissions are accepted.

Minors under 6 years old cannot be considered.

Must be available regardless of call time.

Must be able to provide acceptable original I-9 documents.

Employer-specific nonimmigrant work visas sponsored by another employer or agent cannot be considered.

Production is unable to sponsor work visas.

To submit, email full name, height, location, cell number, age, and three current photos, including at least one full-body photo.

Photos must be current, with no filters, hats, or sunglasses, and must show current hairstyle and appearance.

Compensation Details
$100 for 8 hours. This includes an 8-hour guarantee at $12.50 per hour. Talent may not be needed for the full 8 hours but must be able to commit to the full booking window.

Job Description

The upcoming feature film The Unwelcomed is now casting for two remaining supporting roles in an emotionally driven drama centered around relationships, unresolved wounds, and community dynamics. Production is seeking talented actors to portray layered and emotionally complex characters in this heartfelt independent feature film.

Filming is scheduled to begin in early summer and continue through mid-fall across multiple locations in Kentucky and Tennessee.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray emotionally grounded supporting characters in a feature film
• Participate in auditions, rehearsals, and filming as scheduled
• Collaborate professionally with directors and fellow cast members
• Deliver authentic and nuanced dramatic performances
• Follow production direction throughout filming

Requirements

Gary

• Male talent, mid-30s to early 40s
• Warm, approachable, and personable personality
• Ability to portray an observant, emotionally grounded character
• Comfortable portraying humor and emotional depth

Daniel

• Male talent, mid-30s to mid-40s
• Strong dramatic acting skills required
• Ability to portray emotionally restrained and thoughtful character traits
• Comfortable performing emotionally layered scenes

Compensation Details

• Compensation details not disclosed

Hispanic Female Casting Call for True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description
A non-union true crime recreation series filming in Knoxville, Tennessee is urgently casting a Hispanic female actor to portray “Teresa, Accused” in dramatic reenactment scenes for network television. Production is seeking talent who closely resembles the reference photo and is comfortable with scripted crime-related content.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured character in a true crime recreation series
• Participate in dramatic reenactment scenes for television
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams
• Perform scenes involving scripted violence and murder-related content
• Maintain professionalism during filming and production activities

Requirements

• Hispanic female in her early 20s
• Long curly or wavy brown hair preferred
• Must closely resemble the provided reference image
• Comfortable with scripted violence and murder-related scenes
• Must be available for filming in Knoxville, Tennessee
• Professional attitude and reliability required

Compensation

• $200 per day
• Hotel accommodations provided
• Paid non-union television opportunity
• Professional experience on a true crime network production

EMT Background Actor Casting Call for “Scarpetta”

Job Description
The production Scarpetta is now casting a real EMT for a non-union background role filming in Nashville, Tennessee. Casting directors are seeking experienced emergency medical professionals to appear in realistic medical scenes for this 1990s-set project. This is a great opportunity for authentic talent with real-world EMT experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an EMT in background scenes for the production
• Follow direction from the production and background teams
• Participate in realistic medical and emergency-related scenes
• Attend a required costume fitting before filming
• Maintain professionalism during long filming days

Requirements

• Must be a real EMT
• Male talent ages 25–55
• Must be local to the Nashville, Tennessee area
• No facial hair due to the project’s 1990s setting
• Must be available for the fitting and filming date
• Comfortable committing to 12+ hour production days if needed
• Must provide valid I-9 employment documentation
• No hats or sunglasses in submission photos

Compensation

• $175 for 8 hours
• Overtime paid after 8 hours at time-and-a-half rate
• $30 fitting compensation
• Paid non-union background acting opportunity
• Professional film set experience

Background Talent Casting Call for “Thirstygirl” Project

Job Description
A non-union production filming in Nashville, Tennessee is now casting stylish background actors for the project Thirstygirl. Casting directors are seeking trendy men and women with a fashionable urban look to portray upscale New York City-style patrons in featured background scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in nightlife and city-inspired scenes
• Follow direction from the production and background casting teams
• Maintain continuity and professionalism on set
• Participate in long filming days if needed
• Help create an authentic urban atmosphere on camera

Requirements

• Men and women ages 25–40
• Open to all ethnicities
• Must have a stylish, trendy, urban appearance
• Must be local to the Nashville, Tennessee area
• Must be available regardless of final call time
• Comfortable committing to 12+ hour production days if required
• No hats or sunglasses in submission photos
• Must provide valid I-9 employment documentation

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours
• Overtime paid after 8 hours at time-and-a-half rate
• Paid non-union background acting opportunity
• Professional on-set production experience

NBA Player Double for Cell Phone Commercial

Job Description
A nationwide casting search is now underway for an African American male to portray an NBA player double in an upcoming cell phone commercial filming in Houston, Texas. Production is seeking a tall, athletic talent with a physique similar to Shaquille O’Neal for this high-paying commercial opportunity. Prior sports experience is not required, and travel accommodations will be provided for selected non-local talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an NBA player double in commercial scenes
• Follow direction from the commercial production team
• Participate in scheduled fitting and shoot dates in Houston
• Maintain professional behavior throughout filming
• Perform on-camera movements and actions as directed

Requirements

• African American male, ages 25–45
• Height between 6’6” and 7’2”
• Athletic or large build preferred
• Comfortable portraying a basketball player double on camera
• No sports experience required
• Must be available for fitting and filming in Houston, Texas

Compensation

• $600 session rate
• $1,500 usage fee
• 20% agency fee applies
• Travel and lodging provided for non-local talent
• Paid commercial opportunity

Black Male Actor for True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description
A non-union true crime recreation series for network television is now casting a Black male actor for the role of Dontaye, Teresa’s boyfriend. Filming will take place in Knoxville, Tennessee, and the production is seeking talent who can deliver emotionally grounded performances in scripted dramatic scenes involving crime-related content.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the role of Dontaye in scripted reenactment scenes
• Perform scenes involving dramatic and crime-related subject matter
• Follow direction from the production and creative team
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming
• Participate in scheduled production days in Knoxville

Requirements

• Black male, early 20s
• Dark hair preferred
• Must closely resemble the production reference photo
• Comfortable performing scripted violence and murder-related content
• Strong on-camera acting ability preferred
• Must be available to work in Knoxville, Tennessee

Compensation

• $150 per filming day
• Hotel accommodations provided
• Opportunity to appear in a network television true crime series

White Male Background Actors to Portray Drug Dealers

Job Description
A non-union television production filming in the Nashville, Tennessee area is now casting two white male background actors to portray drug dealers. This local hire opportunity is seeking new faces who can commit to both filming days for long production hours. Talent must be reliable, professional, and comfortable working on a scripted production set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray drug dealer characters in background scenes
• Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff
• Participate in long filming days as needed
• Maintain professionalism while on set
• Be available for both scheduled filming dates

Requirements

• White males ages 20–30
• Must be local to the Nashville, Tennessee area
• New faces preferred
• Must be available for both filming days
• Comfortable portraying scripted criminal characters
• Able to commit to long filming hours if required
• Reliable transportation and punctuality required

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours guaranteed
• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours
• Professional on-set television production experience
• Opportunity to work with a production team in Nashville

Detective Sullivan for True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description
A non-union true crime recreation series for network television is now casting a male actor to portray Detective Sullivan in Knoxville, Tennessee. The production is seeking a white male in his 40s with a bald or shaved head and a beard who closely resembles the reference photo provided by casting. This role includes scripted violence and murder-related reenactment content for television.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Detective Sullivan in dramatic reenactment scenes
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams
• Participate in scripted scenes for a true crime television series
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming
• Perform scenes involving scripted violence and crime-related content

Requirements

• White male in his 40s
• Bald or shaved head required
• Beard required
• Must closely resemble the provided reference photo
• Comfortable with scripted violence and murder-related content
• Must be available to work in Knoxville, Tennessee
• Professional attitude and reliability required

Compensation

• $150 daily rate
• Hotel accommodations provided
• Opportunity to work on a network television true crime series
• Professional on-set experience

Young Margaret for True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description
A non-union true crime recreation series for network television is now casting a female actor to portray “Young Margaret” in Knoxville, Tennessee. The production is seeking a brunette woman in her 40s who closely resembles the reference photo provided by casting. This role involves scripted violence and murder-related content for dramatic reenactment scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the role of Young Margaret in reenactment scenes
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams
• Participate in scripted dramatic scenes for television
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming
• Perform scenes involving true crime content and scripted violence

Requirements

• White female in her 40s
• Brunette hair preferred
• Must closely resemble the provided reference photo
• Comfortable with scripted violence and murder-related content
• Must be available to work in Knoxville, Tennessee
• Professional attitude and reliability required

Compensation

• $125 daily rate
• Hotel accommodations provided
• Opportunity to work on a network television true crime series
• Professional on-set experience