Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description

Jenny Alison Casting is seeking non-union background talent for the 20th Century Television series “911 Nashville” filming in the Spring Hill, Tennessee area. The production is looking for approximately 10 performers of all genders to portray “looky loos” in an upcoming scene. This is a local hire opportunity for Nashville-area talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as background talent on “911 Nashville.”
• Portray a looky loo as directed during filming.
• Follow instructions from the casting and production teams.
• Remain available for the full duration of the production day.

Requirements

• All genders, ages 18–70.
• Must be a local hire in Spring Hill, TN, or surrounding areas.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to commit to potentially 12+ hours on set.
• Production cannot provide work visa sponsorship.

Compensation

• $100/8 hours.
• $12.50 per hour with an 8-hour guarantee.

Background Actors for National Restaurant Chain Commercial

Job Description

A national restaurant chain commercial is seeking experienced background actors in Nashville, Tennessee, and surrounding areas. This non-union production is looking for a diverse group of performers across a wide range of ages and backgrounds to create an authentic restaurant environment. Adults, children, and older adult or grandparent types are especially encouraged for this paid commercial background opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in a national restaurant commercial.
• Perform natural actions and interactions appropriate to a restaurant setting.
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
• Be prepared for a full production day that may extend beyond eight hours.

Requirements

• Ages 6 through 70s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Especially seeking men and women ages 30–45.
• Especially seeking children ages 6–10.
• Older adult and grandparent types are encouraged.
• Must have previous background acting experience.
• Must be a local hire in Nashville, Tennessee, or surrounding areas.
• Must have full-day availability and be prepared for up to 12 or more hours on set.

Compensation

• $125 for 8 hours.
• $15.625 per hour with an 8-hour guarantee.
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours.

Network Television Series – Ed’s Girlfriend

Job Description

A network television series filming in Knoxville, Tennessee, is seeking a female performer to portray Ed’s girlfriend. This paid role will involve portrait-style scenes and is ideal for talent who can provide a natural and believable on-camera presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Ed’s girlfriend in portrait-style television scenes.
• Maintain a natural and believable on-camera presence.
• Follow posing and creative direction from the production team.
• Participate professionally in assigned scenes.
• Work cooperatively with cast and crew.

Requirements

• Female.
• Ages 30–40s.
• Comfortable appearing in portrait-style scenes.
• Able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Professional and comfortable on camera.

Compensation

• $75 per day.

Network Television Series – Carjack Victim’s Boyfriend

Job Description

A network television series filming in Knoxville, Tennessee, is seeking a male performer to portray the boyfriend of a carjacking victim. The role involves a staged carjacking scenario and handling a prop weapon under production supervision.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the boyfriend of a carjacking victim.
• Perform dramatic actions and reactions during a staged carjacking scene.
• Handle a prop weapon as directed by the production team.
• Follow all production safety procedures and scene blocking.
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male.
• In his 20s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Comfortable portraying a carjacking scenario.
• Comfortable handling a production prop weapon under supervision.
• Able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Compensation

• $150 per day.

Network Television Series – Carjack Victim

Job Description

A network television series filming in Knoxville, Tennessee, is seeking a female performer to portray a carjacking victim. This paid dramatic role is open to all ethnicities and requires talent who can comfortably and convincingly perform a carjacking scenario for television.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a carjacking victim in a dramatic television scene.
• Perform believable reactions during the staged carjacking sequence.
• Follow scene blocking and safety direction from the production team.
• Maintain character throughout assigned takes.
• Work professionally with cast and crew.

Requirements

• Female.
• In her 20s.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Comfortable portraying a carjacking victim.
• Able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Comfortable performing dramatic material on camera.

Compensation

• $150 per day.

Network Television Series – Alyssa’s Grandmother

Job Description

A network television series filming in Knoxville, Tennessee, is seeking a Hispanic female performer to portray Alyssa’s grandmother. The role involves dramatic murder-related subject matter and requires talent who can bring natural, believable emotion to the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Alyssa’s grandmother in a network television series.
• Perform dramatic and emotionally appropriate scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• React naturally to sensitive story material on camera.
• Maintain professionalism throughout production.

Requirements

• Hispanic female.
• Ages 50–60s.
• Comfortable with murder-related content.
• Able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Comfortable appearing in dramatic television scenes.

Compensation

• $125 per day.

Network Television Series – Alyssa’s Sister

Job Description

A network television series filming in Knoxville, Tennessee, is seeking a Hispanic female performer to portray Alyssa’s sister. This dramatic role involves murder-related subject matter and is open to adult talent who can deliver believable emotional reactions on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Alyssa’s sister in dramatic television scenes.
• Perform natural and believable emotional reactions.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Participate professionally in assigned scenes.
• Work comfortably with sensitive crime-related material.

Requirements

• Hispanic female.
• Late teens to early 20s.
• Comfortable with murder-related content.
• Able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Comfortable performing dramatic material on camera.

Compensation

• $125 per day.

Network Television Series – EMT

Job Description

A network television series filming in Knoxville, Tennessee, is seeking a male performer to portray an EMT. This paid acting opportunity is looking for physically fit talent who can authentically portray a first responder in dramatic television scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an EMT in a network television series.
• Perform believable first responder actions on camera.
• Follow direction and scene blocking from the production team.
• Maintain an authentic and professional presence during filming.
• Collaborate effectively with cast and crew.

Requirements

• Male.
• Ages 25–45.
• Physically fit.
• Comfortable portraying an EMT or first responder.
• Able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Comfortable working in dramatic television scenes.

Compensation

• $125 per day.

Network Television Series – Officer

Job Description

A network television series filming in Knoxville, Tennessee, is seeking a male performer to portray a law enforcement officer. The production is looking for physically fit, clean-cut talent who can convincingly portray a first responder in dramatic television scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a law enforcement officer in a network television series.
• Perform realistic first responder actions as directed.
• Follow blocking and on-set instructions from the production team.
• Maintain an authentic law enforcement presence on camera.
• Work professionally with cast and crew.

Requirements

• Male.
• Ages 30–40s.
• Physically fit.
• Clean-cut appearance.
• Comfortable portraying law enforcement or a first responder.
• Able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Compensation

• $150 per day.

Network Television Series – Rosa

Job Description

A network television series filming in Knoxville, Tennessee, is seeking a Hispanic female performer to portray Rosa, the mother of a victim. This paid role involves dramatic true crime-style material, and talent should be comfortable working with scenes involving murder-related content.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the mother of a victim in a network television series.
• Perform dramatic scenes involving sensitive crime-related subject matter.
• Convey believable emotions and reactions on camera.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain professionalism during production.

Requirements

• Hispanic female.
• Ages 50–60s.
• Comfortable with murder-related content.
• Able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Comfortable performing dramatic material on camera.

Compensation

• $150 per day.
• Hotel provided.