Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Male Background Actors for TV Series

Job Description
A television production filming in Nashville, Tennessee is seeking new male background actors for non-union work on an upcoming shoot. Casting directors are looking for local talent to portray curious neighbors in featured background scenes. This opportunity is ideal for dependable performers who can commit to flexible filming hours and work comfortably on set throughout the day.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray neighborhood residents in background scenes
• Follow on-set direction from the production team
• Maintain continuity and professionalism during filming
• Participate in outdoor or indoor production scenes as needed

Requirements

• Male actors only
• One role for a male in his 30s–40s
• One role for a diverse male, ages 30–60
• Must be local to the Nashville, TN area
• Non-union talent only
• Must be available for flexible filming hours
• Comfortable committing to shoots that may exceed 12 hours

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours
• Time and a half after 8 hours
• Professional television set experience

Stand-In Background Talent Casting Call

Job Description
A non-union television production for Scarpetta S2 is now casting stand-in background talent in the Nashville, Tennessee area. Casting directors are seeking experienced and reliable talent who closely match the specified look and complexion for an upcoming filming day.

This is a great opportunity for local talent interested in stand-in work on a professional production set. Applicants must be able to commit to long filming hours and maintain flexible availability throughout the production day.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for production setup and camera blocking
• Follow detailed direction from crew and production staff
• Remain available on set for extended filming schedules
• Maintain continuity during lighting and camera preparations
• Arrive prepared and ready for professional on-set work

Requirements

• Must be over 18 years old
• Height requirement: 6’2”–6’6”
• Must closely match the requested look and complexion
• Must be available to work as a local hire in Nashville, Franklin, Antioch, and surrounding Tennessee areas
• Comfortable committing to 12+ hour production days
• Non-union talent only

Compensation

• $200 for 12 hours guaranteed
• Time-and-a-half paid after 12 hours
• Opportunity to work on a professional television production

True Crime Recreation Series Casting Call

Job Description
A true crime recreation series for the TVOne Network is now casting talent for a featured role in Knoxville, Tennessee. Casting directors are seeking a performer to portray “Shanesia,” a younger-looking high school teen character in scripted recreation scenes.

Talent must be comfortable with scripted violence and murder-related content for this non-union television production. This role will likely require multiple filming days.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the featured role of Shanesia in scripted true crime recreation scenes
• Follow on-set direction from the production and creative teams
• Participate in emotionally intense and dramatic reenactment scenes
• Maintain professionalism during filming and production schedules
• Be available for multiple filming days if selected

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Should resemble the reference photo provided by casting
• Must have a youthful appearance to portray a high school teen
• Comfortable with scripted violence and murder-related content
• Must be available for filming in Knoxville, Tennessee
• Non-union talent only

Compensation

• $200 per day worked
• Hotel accommodations provided
• Opportunity to appear in a nationally televised true crime series

Healthcare Workers & Customers Background Extras

Job Description
A commercial production for an undisclosed healthcare company is now casting background talent in the Nashville, Tennessee area. Casting directors are seeking men and women of all ethnicities to portray healthcare workers and customers in realistic commercial scenes. This is a great opportunity for local talent looking to gain on-set experience in a professional non-union commercial production.

Talent must be able to work as a local hire in the Nashville area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray healthcare workers and customers in background scenes
• Follow on-set direction from the production and casting teams
• Maintain professionalism during full-day filming schedules
• Participate in realistic commercial environment scenes
• Be available for potential overtime if production runs longer than scheduled

Requirements

• Must be ages 18–75
• Open to male and female talent of all ethnicities
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Nashville, Tennessee
• Must have full-day availability for filming
• Comfortable working on a commercial production set
• Non-union talent only

Compensation

• $150 for up to 8 hours of work
• Overtime paid after 8 hours if needed
• Guaranteed full-day pay even if wrapped early

Diner Patrons Needed for Background Roles in Nashville

Job Description
A production is now casting background actors to portray diner patrons for scenes filming in the Nashville, Tennessee area. Casting directors are seeking men and women between the ages of 25 and 60 for non-union background roles. Most selected talent will work both filming days, making this a great opportunity for local performers looking to gain experience on a professional set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray realistic diner patrons in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production and casting teams
• Maintain continuity during filming
• Be prepared for long filming days if required
• Arrive camera-ready and professional on set

Requirements

• Men and women ages 25–60
• Must be local to the Nashville, Tennessee area
• Must be available for both filming days
• Ability to work up to 12+ hours if needed
• Must have valid work authorization documentation
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours guaranteed
• Overtime paid after 8 hours

Newborn Babies Needed for TV Series Background Role

Job Description
A television series is now casting newborn babies for background roles filming in the Nashville, Tennessee area. Casting directors are seeking infants between 15 days and 6 weeks old for scenes in an upcoming production. Twins and triplets are encouraged to apply. This is a great opportunity for local families to have their babies featured in a professional TV production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in background scenes for a television series
• Participate in filming under parental supervision
• Follow production scheduling and on-set guidelines
• Attend filming as scheduled by the production team

Requirements

• Newborn babies between 15 days and 6 weeks old
• Twins and triplets are welcome to apply
• Must be local to the Nashville, Tennessee area
• Parent or guardian must be available during filming
• Must have proper work authorization documentation

Compensation

• $200 for 4 hours guaranteed
• Featured opportunity on a television production

Teenage Boys Needed for Featured Background Role in Nashville

Job Description
A new production is now casting featured background talent for diner scenes filming in the Nashville, Tennessee area. Casting directors are seeking young male actors over 18 who can convincingly portray teenage boys. Selected talent will be picture-picked by the director and must be available for both filming days. This is a great opportunity for performers looking to gain featured background experience on a professional production set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray teenage boys in diner scenes for a film production
• Follow on-set direction from the director and production team
• Maintain continuity throughout filming days
• Be available for long production hours if needed
• Arrive prepared and camera-ready for filming

Requirements

• Male talent over 18 years old
• Must be able to convincingly portray age 16
• Must be local to the Nashville, Tennessee area
• Must be available for both filming days
• Ability to work up to 12+ hours on set if required
• Must have valid work authorization documentation

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours guaranteed
• Overtime paid after 8 hours

Female Featured Background Actor for Diner Scene

Job Description

A television production is now casting a featured female background actor for a diner scene filming in the Nashville area. Casting directors are looking for a young adult performer who can convincingly portray a teenage character in a featured on-camera role selected directly by the production’s director.

This is a great opportunity for local talent seeking featured background experience in a professional production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured diner patron in a television production
• Follow on-set direction from the director and production team
• Maintain continuity and professionalism during filming
• Be camera-ready for featured background scenes
• Remain available for extended filming hours if needed

Requirements

• Female talent ages 18–20 who can portray age 16
• Must be local to the Nashville, Tennessee area
• Must be available for a full filming day and flexible call times
• Must submit current photos, including at least one full-body image
• No hats, sunglasses, or filters in submission photos
• Must provide valid work authorization documentation for I-9 verification
• Professional attitude and reliable availability required

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours
• Time and a half after 8 hours

Featured Background Talent for “Thirstygirl” Project

Job Description
A non-union production titled “Thirstygirl” is now casting featured background talent for filming in the Nashville, Tennessee area. Casting directors are seeking attractive blue-collar type men for featured roles portraying diner cooks, factory workers, and truck drivers.

These roles will be picture-picked by the director, making this a great opportunity for talent looking for featured background exposure in a professional production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray blue-collar background characters in featured scenes
• Follow direction from the director and production team
• Maintain professionalism and continuity during filming
• Be available for extended filming hours if needed
• Participate in realistic workplace-style scenes on camera

Requirements

• Male talent ages 40–60
• Attractive blue-collar appearance preferred
• Seeking:
  • Diner cooks
  • Factory workers
  • Truck drivers
• Must work local to the Nashville, Tennessee area
• Must have full-day availability regardless of call time
• Comfortable committing to potential 12+ hour production days

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours guaranteed
• Additional overtime paid after 8 hours

True Crime Reenactment Series Actor – Detective Role

Job Description
A non-union true crime reenactment series is now casting a featured detective role for an upcoming production filming in Tennessee. Casting directors are searching for a thin white male actor who closely resembles a provided reference photo, including similar hairstyle and facial hair.

This dramatic television reenactment project requires performers who are physically capable of handling long filming days and multiple scene setups. The role is featured in several scenes throughout the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a detective in a true crime reenactment series
• Perform in multiple scripted reenactment scenes
• Follow on-set direction from the production team
• Walk, kneel, squat, and stand for extended periods during filming
• Maintain continuity in appearance throughout production days

Requirements

• White male with a thin build
• Must resemble the provided reference photo
• Similar hair and facial hair style required
• Comfortable performing in dramatic crime reenactment scenes
• Physically able to handle active filming requirements
• Must submit current shoulder-up and full-body photos
• Include any scheduling conflicts with submission
• No hats or sunglasses in submission photos

Compensation

• $150 per day