Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Local Actors & On-Camera Presenters

Job Description

A growing marketing and video production team is seeking talented local actors and on-camera presenters in Knoxville, Tennessee for commercial content featuring local businesses. This opportunity is ideal for performers who are confident on camera, have strong communication skills, and can engage audiences naturally. Whether your background is in theater, improv, commercial work, or content creation, this role offers a chance to showcase your personality and on-camera presence while working with local brands.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in promotional and commercial content for local businesses
• Deliver engaging and natural performances for video productions
• Present products, services, or business messages effectively
• Follow creative direction from the production team
• Collaborate with clients and crew during filming
• Represent local businesses in a professional manner

Requirements

• Must be based in or near Knoxville, Tennessee
• Strong on-camera presence and communication skills
• Experience in acting, presenting, theater, improv, commercials, or related performance work preferred
• Comfortable speaking on camera and engaging audiences
• Ability to take direction and adapt to different projects
• Professional attitude and reliability

Compensation

• $50 per hour
• Paid on-camera performance opportunity
• Flexible project-based work
• Opportunity to build experience and expand your commercial portfolio

Background Runners for TV Series

Job Description

A television series is now casting background runners for an upcoming scene filming in the Nashville, Tennessee area. Casting directors are seeking fit male performers who can portray runners in an active outdoor sequence. Some selected talent may be required to appear shirtless and should be comfortable with the physical demands of the role. Local hires are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a runner in a background scene for a television production
• Participate in active running sequences as directed by production
• Follow instructions from the director and crew on set
• Maintain energy and continuity throughout filming
• Arrive prepared and available for the full filming schedule

Requirements

• Male, ages 20–70
• Physically capable of running during filming
• Comfortable appearing shirtless if required for the scene
• Must be a local hire in the Nashville, Tennessee area
• Available for a full day of filming and flexible with production timing
• Reliable, professional, and able to follow on-set direction

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours guaranteed
• Overtime paid after 8 hours
• Additional half-hour pay included
• Opportunity to gain experience on a television production

Scarpetta Season 2 Background Talent – Car Mourner

Job Description

A non-union television production is casting background talent for Scarpetta Season 2 filming in the Nashville, Tennessee area. Casting directors are seeking men and women to portray mourners with vehicles for an upcoming scene. Local hires are encouraged to apply for this paid background acting opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a mourner in a background scene
• Provide a personal vehicle for use during filming
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
• Remain available on set for the duration of the filming day
• Maintain professional behavior while working on set

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 18–65
• Must be local to the Nashville, Tennessee area
• Must have access to a vehicle
• Red and white vehicles are not eligible
• Able to commit to a full filming day if needed
• Comfortable working as background talent in a television production

Compensation

• $100 for up to 8 hours ($12.50 per hour)
• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours
• Additional $30 vehicle bump
• Paid non-union background acting opportunity

Hospital Visitor Background Actors

Job Description

A television production is casting background actors to portray hospital visitors for an upcoming series filming in Nashville, Tennessee. This non-union opportunity is seeking fresh faces who can help create an authentic hospital environment. Talent must be local to the Nashville area and available for the entire filming day.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray hospital visitors in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
• Maintain continuity throughout filming
• React naturally in hospital waiting rooms, hallways, and visitor areas
• Remain available for the full scheduled workday

Requirements

• Ages 18–65
• Open to all genders
• Must be local to the Nashville, Tennessee area
• Comfortable portraying a hospital visitor on camera
• Able to commit to a full filming day
• Professional, reliable, and punctual
• Previous background acting experience is a plus but not required

Compensation

• $100 for up to 8 hours
• Overtime paid after 8 hours when applicable
• Opportunity to work on a television production
• Gain on-set experience with a professional cast and crew

Hospital Patient Background Actors

Job Description

A television production is casting background actors to portray hospital patients for an upcoming series filming in Nashville, Tennessee. This non-union opportunity is seeking new faces who can bring authenticity to a hospital environment. Talent must be local to the Nashville area and available for the entire filming day.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray hospital patients in background scenes
• Follow on-set direction from the production team
• Maintain continuity throughout filming
• Remain available for the full scheduled workday
• Help create a realistic hospital setting on camera

Requirements

• Ages 18–65
• Open to all genders
• Must be local to the Nashville, Tennessee area
• Comfortable portraying a hospital patient
• Able to commit to a full filming day
• Reliable, professional, and punctual
• Previous background acting experience is a plus but not required

Compensation

• $100 for up to 8 hours
• Overtime paid after 8 hours when applicable
• Opportunity to gain experience on a television production
• Work with a professional cast and crew

African American & Hispanic Background Talent for National Cellular Commercial

Job Description

A national cellular commercial is now casting local background talent in Memphis, Tennessee. Production is seeking African American and Hispanic men and women with a polished, professional appearance for featured background roles. Talent must be available for the full shoot day and able to work locally in the Memphis area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background characters in a national cellular commercial
• Follow on-set direction from the production team
• Maintain a professional appearance throughout filming
• Be available for the entire production day, including potential call time adjustments
• Arrive prepared and ready to work on set

Requirements

• Local to Memphis, Tennessee, or able to work as a local hire
• African American women, ages 25–35
• Hispanic men and women, ages 25–35
• Maximum height of 5’7″
• Well-groomed and professional appearance
• Comfortable appearing on camera in a commercial production
• Full-day availability required with no scheduling conflicts

Compensation

• $225 for up to 8 hours of work
• Opportunity to gain experience on a national commercial production
• Work with a professional film and commercial production team

DHS Worker

Job Description

A true crime reenactment production is seeking an actress to portray a DHS worker in a scripted scene. The role requires a professional appearance and the ability to portray a government or social services professional in a realistic setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a DHS worker in a reenactment scene
• Follow all production instructions
• Maintain professionalism on set
• Perform scene-specific actions as directed

Requirements

• Female
• In her 40s
• Professional appearance
• Comfortable portraying a government employee
• Available for filming in the Knoxville, TN area

Compensation

• $75 per day

Medical Examiner

Job Description

A true crime television production is seeking an actor to portray a medical examiner in a reenactment scene. This speaking or featured background role requires a mature and professional appearance to help bring an investigative storyline to life.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a medical examiner in a reenactment scene
• Follow direction from the production team
• Perform scene-specific actions related to the role
• Maintain continuity and professionalism on set

Requirements

• Male
• Ages 40–50
• Professional appearance
• Comfortable portraying a medical professional
• Available for filming in the Knoxville, TN area

Compensation

• $75 per day

Hospital Extras

Job Description

A television reenactment project is seeking hospital extras to help create a realistic healthcare environment. Talent will appear in background scenes portraying hospital staff, visitors, or patients during production filming in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in hospital scenes
• Follow direction from production staff
• Help create a realistic hospital setting
• Remain available throughout scheduled filming

Requirements

• Any gender
• Comfortable working as background talent
• Able to follow on-set instructions
• Available for filming in the Knoxville, TN area

Compensation

• $100 per day

Nurse

Job Description

A true crime reenactment production is seeking talent to portray a nurse in an upcoming television project filming in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. The production is looking for physically fit individuals who can convincingly portray a healthcare professional in dramatic scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a nurse in scripted reenactment scenes
• Follow production and director instructions
• Maintain continuity throughout filming
• Perform scene-specific medical actions as directed

Requirements

• Any gender
• Ages 20–40
• Physically fit appearance
• Medical experience or familiarity with scrubs preferred
• Available for filming in the Knoxville, TN area

Compensation

• $125 per day