Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Background Talent for Pharmaceutical Campaign

Job Description
A pharmaceutical commercial campaign is casting background talent for multiple scenes, including a basketball court, café, packaging facility, and hospital environment. These roles require individuals who can bring natural presence, follow direction, and maintain professionalism throughout long shoot days. Talent may only be needed for one filming day but must remain fully available until call times are released.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in various lifestyle and workplace scenes

• Follow direction from the production team and maintain scene continuity

• Provide subtle, natural reactions suitable for commercial environments

• Stay available for the full day regardless of final call time

Requirements

• Local to Nashville, TN

• White males ages 20–50

• Hispanic males ages 20–40

• Middle Eastern men and women ages 20–60

• Comfortable appearing in environments such as clinics, cafés, courts, and workplaces

• Reliable, punctual, and able to commit to up to 12+ hours

Compensation

• $150 for 8 hours ($18.75/hr guarantee + overtime after 8 hours)

• May be booked for one or multiple days

Upscale Server Types for Background Role

Job Description
A production is seeking stylish, upscale server types for a featured background role in a restaurant scene. This role is ideal for individuals who can embody a polished, professional look and maintain consistency on camera. Talent must be fully available for the entire day, as the final call time will only be released the afternoon before filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray upscale servers in a restaurant setting

• Follow direction from the production team and maintain continuity

• Provide natural, subtle background performance appropriate to the scene

• Stay available for the entire filming day regardless of final call time

Requirements

• All genders

• Ages 25–35

• Females must be size 0–6

• Local to Nashville, TN

• Must be able to commit to being on set up to 12+ hours

• Reliable, punctual, and able to maintain a polished appearance

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours (includes $12.50/hr, 8-hour guarantee + overtime after 8 hours)

• One-day filming commitment

Courthouse Background Talent

Job Description
A Nashville-based production is seeking featured background talent to portray courthouse attendees in a dramatic project. This role is ideal for individuals who can bring authentic, grounded energy to a courtroom environment and follow on-set direction with professionalism. Talent must be fully available for the entire day, as the exact call time will only be provided the afternoon prior.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as courthouse background in key scenes

• Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team

• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout the shoot

• Stay available for the full day regardless of final call time

Requirements

• All genders

• Ages 25–60

• Local to Nashville, TN

• Comfortable portraying courthouse attendees

• Reliable, punctual, and able to remain on set as needed

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours (includes $12.50/hr with 8-hour guarantee + overtime after 8 hours)

• One-day filming commitment

Casting for True Crime Recreation – Multiple Roles

Job Description
A true crime recreation series filming in Knoxville, TN is seeking actors for several roles involving scripted violence, intense scenarios, and dramatic reenactments. These non-union roles require performers who can confidently portray strong emotional reactions and believable character behavior within crime-focused scenes.

Homeless Man — Male, White, 40s
An emotionally raw and grounded portrayal is needed for this role. Actor must be fully comfortable performing scenes that involve scripted violence and murder-related content.

Drug Store Manager — Male, White, 40s
A role involving authoritative presence and emotional range. Actor must be comfortable with scripted violence and crime scene reenactments.

Searcher 2 — Any Gender, Any Ethnicity
This role involves discovering a body and reacting convincingly to a traumatic situation. Actor must be comfortable with intense story content and delivering strong physical and emotional reactions.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in dramatic reenactments with scripted violent and crime-related content

• Follow direction closely to ensure accuracy in true crime recreation scenes

• Portray realistic emotional and physical reactions

• Work collaboratively with production to capture effective scene performances

Requirements

• Homeless Man: White male, 40s

• Drug Store Manager: White male, 40s

• Searcher 2: Male or female, any ethnicity

• Must be comfortable performing scenes involving scripted violence and murder content

• Must be available December 3, 2025

• Local to Knoxville, TN or able to work as a local hire

Compensation

• $100/day (flat rate)

Connie Role for Dramatic Film Scene

Job Description
A dramatic production is casting a Hispanic female performer to portray Connie, a friend of a victim who joins a search party that ultimately discovers the body. This role requires someone who can match the reference look, including the ability to replicate blonde hair, and bring emotional depth to a tense and emotional storyline. Talent will be needed for one shoot day and should be comfortable portraying heightened emotion in a dramatic setting. Hotel accommodations will be provided if required.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Connie, a friend of the victim involved in a search party

• Deliver grounded, emotional performance during dramatic scenes

• Match the physical appearance of the reference photo, including blonde hair

• Follow direction from the production team and maintain continuity

• Participate professionally in scenes related to a body discovery

Requirements

• Hispanic female

• Must resemble the reference look

• Must be able to match blonde hair

• Comfortable performing emotional, dramatic material

• Reliable and able to work one shoot day

Compensation

• $150 per day worked

Actor for True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description
A new true crime recreation series is seeking talent for a dramatic reenactment role. This non-union project requires an actor who can portray an accused individual in emotionally intense, story-driven scenes. The role involves physical movement, staged action, and moments tied to sensitive subject matter, making professionalism and emotional range essential. This is a one-day shoot with no travel, lodging, or stipends provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an accused male character in scripted reenactment scenes

• Perform physically demanding actions, including kneeling, standing for extended periods, and lifting up to 35 lbs

• Follow direction closely to match the tone and accuracy of the real case

• Maintain professionalism while working with sensitive material

• Help bring realism and emotional depth to the recreation

Requirements

• Male, mid-20s to early 30s

• Hairline and goatee similar to reference look

• Ability to perform physical movements and lift 35 lbs

• Comfortable portraying material related to sexual assault, murder, and torture

• Local to the Knoxville, TN area

• Must be willing to participate fully in all required scenes

Compensation

• $150 per day

Perp Role for True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description
A new true crime recreation series is casting a physically strong, commanding male performer to portray a perpetrator in dramatic reenactment scenes. This non-union project focuses on realistic storytelling and requires talent who can match a specific look, handle physically demanding actions, and maintain professionalism while working with sensitive subject matter. This is a day-rate position with no travel, lodging, or stipends provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a perpetrator in scripted reenactment scenes

• Follow direction to accurately match the real-life individual’s appearance and movements

• Perform physically demanding actions including kneeling, walking, and lifting up to 150 lbs

• Work with a non-firing prop weapon as required by the scene

• Maintain professionalism while portraying graphic or intense material

Requirements

• White male, 20s–30s

• Must resemble the reference look

• Similar haircut, facial hair (goatee), and general appearance

• Very muscular or athletic build required

• Comfortable handling a non-firing prop weapon

• Physically able to kneel, walk, stand for long periods, and lift 150 lbs

• Local to Knoxville, TN

• Comfortable portraying scenes involving heavy subject matter

Compensation

• $150 per day

Female Victim Role for True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description
A new true crime recreation series is seeking a female performer to portray a victim in dramatic reenactment scenes. This non-union project focuses on realistic storytelling and requires someone who can match a specific physical look while handling emotionally intense and physically active material. This role involves a one-day shoot with no travel, lodging, or stipends provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a victim in scripted reenactment scenes

• Follow direction to match the appearance and movement of the referenced individual

• Perform physical actions such as walking, kneeling, standing for long periods, and lifting up to 25 lbs

• Work with a non-firing prop weapon if required

• Maintain professionalism while portraying emotionally heavy and crime-related content

Requirements

• White female, 20s–30s

• Must resemble the reference look

• Similar hair color and length

• Average to full build

• Physically able to kneel, walk, stand for extended periods, and lift 25 lbs

• Comfortable portraying intense material connected to violent crime

• Local to the Knoxville, TN area

Compensation

• $150 per day

Various Roles for True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description
A new true crime recreation series is seeking multiple performers for a range of dramatic reenactment roles. This non-union production focuses on realistic, story-driven recreations and requires talent who can deliver grounded performances, follow direction well, and handle physically active scenes. All roles are day-rate positions with no travel, lodging, or stipends provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in scripted reenactment scenes

• Follow direction to accurately match the tone and physicality of each character

• Participate in scenes that may require standing, kneeling, or lifting up to 35 lbs

• Maintain professionalism while portraying emotionally intense material

• Collaborate with the production team to ensure realistic and compelling performances

Requirements

• All talent must be able to walk, kneel, stand for extended periods, and lift 35 lbs

• Local to the Knoxville, TN area

• Roles include:

  • Deputy Kyle: White male, mid–late 30s, approx. 5’10”, stocky build, shaved head or military cut

  • Sheriff Kevin: White male, late 30s–early 40s, approx. 6’2″, thin build, brown hair; mustache preferred

  • Special Agent Scott: White male, early 30s, shaved head, short beard/goatee, approx. 5’7″

  • Trucker / Red Herring: White male, 30s–40s, large and intimidating presence preferred, longer light-colored hair, facial hair

Compensation

• $75 per day until script is finalized

Red Herring Role for True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description
A new true crime recreation series is casting a performer to portray a red herring character in dramatic reenactment scenes. This non-union production focuses on realistic, story-driven recreations and requires someone who can embody a specific look while handling physically active and emotionally intense material. This is a day-rate project with no travel, lodging, or stipends provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a red herring character in scripted reenactment sequences
• Follow direction to match the tone and physicality of the real case
• Perform physical actions such as kneeling, walking, standing for long periods, and lifting up to 35 lbs
• Maintain professionalism while working with sensitive subject matter
• Collaborate with production to ensure accurate and compelling portrayals

Requirements

• White male, 50s–early 60s
• Must resemble the reference look
• Military-style haircut required
• Clean-shaven
• Physically able to kneel, stand for long durations, and lift 35 lbs
• Local to the Knoxville, TN area
• Comfortable portraying intense reenactment content

Compensation

• $135 per day