Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Delance – Featured Role

Job Description
A production is urgently seeking a featured actor to portray Delance, a character involved in intense, scripted scenes. This role is ideal for performers comfortable with dramatic material and experienced in handling storylines that include gun violence and high-stakes moments. Talent will work closely with production across two shoot days.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the character Delance in scripted scenes

• Perform in sequences involving dramatic content, including staged violence

• Take direction from the production team to match the tone and intensity of the role

• Maintain professionalism, preparation, and reliability for both shoot days

Requirements

• Black male actor in his 20s

• Must closely resemble the provided reference photo

• Comfortable working with scripted gun violence and murder-related content

• Able to arrive on set in Knoxville as a local hire

Compensation

• $200 per day

Background Extras – Evening Shoot

Job Description
A production is seeking background extras for an evening shoot near downtown Nashville. This is a great opportunity for local talent looking to gain on-set experience, build their resume, and be part of a professional film or TV environment. Talent will help create natural crowd and atmosphere scenes during late afternoon and early evening.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray everyday background characters in crowd and atmosphere scenes

• Take direction from the assistant directors and background coordinator

• Maintain continuity and stay engaged during multiple takes

• Arrive on time and be prepared for late afternoon/early evening call times

Requirements

• Local to the Nashville area or able to work as a local hire

• Comfortable working evening hours

• Reliable, punctual, and professional on set

• Able to follow directions and remain attentive during filming

Compensation

• Paid background role

• Exact rate and additional details provided upon selection

Photo Double – 911 Nashville

Job Description
A production is seeking a photo double who closely matches the appearance of a specific female actor. This role is ideal for performers who understand continuity, precision, and the importance of detailed physical matching in film and television. The selected talent will stand in for select shots that require close resemblance to the principal actor.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a photo double for select scenes

• Match the actor’s movements, stature, and overall appearance

• Maintain continuity in hair, physique, and skin tone

• Follow direction from the production team for precise on-camera positioning

• Be available for a full shooting day as needed

Requirements

• White female

• Blonde hair

• Height: 5’1″–5’4″

• Thin physique

• Must have a very similar hairstyle and color to the reference actor

• Must closely match complexion, height, and overall look

Compensation

• $200 for 12 hours (12-hour guarantee + time and a half after)

Courthouse Background Talent

Job Description
A period-set production is seeking background actors to portray courthouse attendees in scenes set in the 1980s–1990s. This role is ideal for performers who enjoy creating authentic atmosphere and enhancing story world realism. Talent will help bring busy courthouse environments to life through natural, grounded background action.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray courthouse attendees in 1980s/1990s-era scenes

• Follow direction from the background coordinator and production team

• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming

• Arrive camera-ready and prepared for a full day on set

Requirements

• All genders, ages 25–60

• Must be a local hire

• Must not have previously worked on this project

• Ability to match the look and tone of a late-20th-century setting

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours ($12.50/hr with a four-hour guarantee + time and a half after)

Casting Actor for “Devon” Role in Crime Recreation Series

Job Description
A crime recreation production is seeking talent to portray Devon, a character in his 20s who closely resembles the provided reference photo. This role includes performing in scenes involving scripted violence and murder reenactments, requiring strong emotional reactions and comfort working in intense, dramatic scenarios. Talent should be reliable, expressive, and able to take direction well on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Devon in reenactment scenes involving crime-related content

• Deliver believable emotional and physical reactions

• Follow direction for blocking, movement, and continuity

• Maintain professionalism throughout production

• Be available for the full shoot window

Requirements

• Male presenting, 20s

• Must resemble the reference photo provided by casting

• Comfortable performing in scenes involving scripted violence and murder reenactments

• Local or able to work in Knoxville, TN

• Available for a Monday afternoon call time

Compensation

• $200 per day worked

Casting Female Talent for Younger Character Photo Double

Job Description
A television production is seeking a female actor to portray the younger version of an existing character for a featured photo shoot. This role requires a close visual match to the established character, including similar facial features, hair color, and overall appearance. Talent must feel comfortable being photographed in lingerie and able to deliver natural, confident expressions on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a photo shoot as the younger version of a character

• Provide natural expressions and maintain professionalism during intimate wardrobe styling

• Match the look and essence of the established character

• Follow direction from the creative team for posing and positioning

• Remain available for the full shoot day

Requirements

• Female, ages 25–30

• Must closely resemble the older character (face shape, hair color, general appearance)

• Comfortable wearing lingerie for a professional photo shoot

• Local to Nashville, TN

• Able to commit to a potential 12+ hour day

Compensation

• $175 for 8 hours

Casting Female Talent for Casino Dealer Role

Job Description
A true crime recreation series is seeking a female actor to portray a casino dealer in a brief reenactment scene. This role requires a composed and professional demeanor, along with the ability to bring subtle realism to a casino environment. No scripted dialogue is required, but talent should feel confident performing simple hand movements and maintaining continuity on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a casino dealer in a non-speaking reenactment scene

• Perform simple, natural dealer-style actions as directed

• Maintain a polished, professional presence suitable for a casino setting

• Follow direction for blocking, movement, and continuity

Requirements

• White female

• Age range: 40s+

• Comfortable in a non-speaking background reenactment

• Available Wednesday around 7 p.m. in Knoxville, TN

Compensation

• $75 for the scene

Casting Male Talent for Casino Extra Role

Job Description
A true crime recreation series is seeking a male extra to appear in a casino-style reenactment scene. This is a simple, non-speaking background role that helps create an authentic casino environment. Talent should be comfortable on camera and able to follow basic direction from the production team.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a casino extra in a background scene

• Follow direction for placement, movement, and continuity

• Maintain a natural, relaxed presence suitable for a casino setting

• Arrive prepared and professional for the evening shoot

Requirements

• White male

• Age range: 20s

• Comfortable participating in a non-speaking reenactment scene

• Available Wednesday around 7 p.m. in Knoxville, TN

Compensation

• $75 for the scene

Casting Male Talent for Polygrapher Role

Job Description
A true crime recreation series is seeking a male actor to portray a polygrapher in a dramatic reenactment scene. This role requires a calm, professional presence and the ability to convey authority and focus while performing simple, technical actions on camera. Talent should be comfortable in an investigative setting and able to deliver subtle, believable reactions.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a polygrapher in scripted reenactment scenes

• Perform simple technical actions as directed (no spoken dialogue)

• Maintain a composed, authoritative presence on camera

• Follow direction for continuity, blocking, and timing

Requirements

• White male

• Ages 40s–50s

• Strong, professional on-camera presence

• Comfortable with technical or investigative-themed scenes

• Available Wednesday, early evening in Knoxville, TN

Compensation

• $100 per day

Casting Male Talent for Wayne Role

Job Description
A true crime recreation series is seeking a male actor to portray Wayne, a character featured in limited dramatic reenactment scenes. This role requires a grounded, natural presence and the ability to embody the look and demeanor of an older male figure. Talent will participate in non-speaking, reaction-based scenes that support the storyline.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in reenactment scenes as the character Wayne

• Provide natural expressions and subtle emotional reactions

• Follow direction for blocking, movement, and continuity

• Maintain professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• White male

• Age range: 60s

• Should have a full beard or facial hair; long hair preferred

• Comfortable portraying a character in a non-speaking role

• Available Wednesday and Thursday, approximately 1:30 p.m. in Knoxville, TN

Compensation

• $135 per day