Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description

A University of Tennessee football tailgate event in Knoxville is urgently seeking a replacement Brand Ambassador to join the event team. This paid promotional opportunity is looking for someone outgoing, energetic, and comfortable interacting with large crowds in a high-energy game-day environment. Selected talent will participate in required training before working the football tailgate event. The ideal candidate is dependable, hands-on, and ready to engage with attendees while supporting the team throughout the activation.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent the event professionally during a University of Tennessee football tailgate.
• Engage positively with attendees in a busy, high-energy environment.
• Assist with hands-on promotional and event activities as directed.
• Work collaboratively with other event team members.
• Attend the required training session before the event.

Requirements

• Must be available for both required training and game day.
• Outgoing and energetic personality.
• Comfortable working around large crowds.
• Hands-on and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Compensation

• $40 per hour.
• $20 referral bonus available when the referred person works both training and game day.

Network Television True Crime Series Casting Call – Mike

Job Description

A network television true crime recreation series is seeking a Hispanic male actor to portray Mike in scenes filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. The production is looking for talent who can reasonably resemble the character reference and deliver a believable on-camera performance. This non-union role involves murder-related content, so applicants must be comfortable working with sensitive true crime material. No scripted audio is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Mike in a network television true crime recreation series
• Perform naturally in dramatic true crime reenactment scenes
• Follow creative and production direction while filming
• Maintain character continuity throughout production
• Work professionally with the cast and crew

Requirements

• Hispanic male
• Approximately 40s
• Should reasonably resemble the character reference
• Must be comfortable performing in murder-related content
• Must be available to work in Knoxville, Tennessee
• Non-union talent
• Reliable and able to follow on-set direction

Compensation

• $150 per day

911 Nashville Casting Call – Snake Wranglers

Job Description

911 Nashville, a 20th Century Television series, is seeking non-union background talent to portray snake wranglers in upcoming scenes filming in Nashville, Tennessee. The production is looking for performers with fit, athletic builds who can bring a believable and confident presence to the role. Real snakes will not be used during filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a snake wrangler in television background scenes
• Perform physical movements appropriate to the role
• Follow blocking and direction from the production team
• Maintain a confident and believable on-camera presence
• Maintain continuity throughout filming
• Remain available for the full production day as required

Requirements

• Open to all genders
• Ages 25–55
• Fit and athletic build
• Must be comfortable portraying a snake wrangler
• No interaction with real snakes is required
• Must be a local hire in Nashville, Tennessee, or surrounding areas
• Must be prepared to work 12 or more hours if required
• Reliable and able to follow production direction

Compensation

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

911 Nashville Casting Call – Department of Public Safety Officers

Job Description

911 Nashville, a 20th Century Television series, is seeking non-union background actors to portray Department of Public Safety Officers in upcoming scenes filming in Nashville, Tennessee. The production is looking for talent with fit, athletic builds who can convincingly portray public safety professionals. This is a local hire opportunity, and selected performers should be prepared for a potentially long production day.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a Department of Public Safety Officer in background scenes
• Maintain a professional and authoritative presence on camera
• Follow blocking and direction from the production team
• Perform naturally within public safety-related scenes
• Maintain continuity throughout filming
• Remain available for the full production day as required

Requirements

• Open to all genders
• Ages 25–55
• Fit and athletic build
• Must convincingly portray a Department of Public Safety Officer
• Must be a local hire in Nashville, Tennessee, or surrounding areas
• Must be prepared to work 12 or more hours if required
• Reliable and able to follow on-set direction

Compensation

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

Network Television True Crime Series Casting Call – Alyssa

Job Description

A network television true crime recreation series filming in Knoxville, Tennessee, is seeking a Hispanic female actor to portray Alyssa. The ideal performer should resemble the character reference, though red hair is not required. This non-union role involves scripted gun violence and murder scenes, so talent must be comfortable performing sensitive dramatic material. No scripted audio is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Alyssa in a network television true crime recreation series
• Perform scripted dramatic scenes involving gun violence and murder
• Follow creative direction from the production team
• Maintain character continuity throughout filming
• Deliver a believable and professional on-camera performance

Requirements

• Hispanic female
• Ages 20s–early 30s
• Should reasonably resemble the character reference
• Red hair is not required
• Must be comfortable with scripted gun violence and murder scenes
• Must be available to work in Knoxville, Tennessee
• Non-union talent

Compensation

• $200 per day worked
• Hotel provided

911 Nashville Casting Call – Tech Background Actors

Job Description

911 Nashville, a 20th Century Television series, is seeking new faces for non-union background roles filming in Nashville, Tennessee, and surrounding areas. The production is looking for talent who can portray tech professionals and bring a natural, believable presence to the television set. Local hires are required, and selected talent should be prepared for a potentially long production day.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a tech professional in background scenes
• Create a natural and believable workplace presence on camera
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming
• Remain available for the full production day as required

Requirements

• All genders
• Ages 30–50
• New faces preferred
• Must be able to portray a tech professional
• Must be a local hire in Nashville, Tennessee, or surrounding areas
• Must be prepared for a potentially long filming day
• Reliable and able to fully commit to the production schedule

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours
• $30 fitting compensation, if required

Edward Look-Alike for Network Television True Crime Series

Job Description

A non-union network television true crime recreation series is seeking a Hispanic male performer to portray Edward in an upcoming production filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. Casting is looking for talent in their early 30s who closely resembles the character reference. Ear gauges are not required. This is a non-speaking role involving dramatized true crime material, including scripted gun violence and murder-related content.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Edward in a network television true crime recreation series.
• Match the general appearance and presence of the character reference.
• Perform non-speaking dramatic actions as directed by the production team.
• Participate in professionally staged scenes involving scripted gun violence and murder-related content.
• Follow direction and maintain continuity throughout filming.
• Remain professional and prepared during all scheduled production work.

Requirements

• Hispanic male.
• Early 30s.
• Should closely resemble the provided character reference.
• Ear gauges are not required.
• Must be comfortable with scripted gun violence and murder-related content.
• Comfortable performing in a non-speaking true crime recreation role.
• Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Compensation

• $250 per day worked.
• Hotel accommodations provided.

Tony Look-Alike for Network Television True Crime Series

Job Description

A non-union network television true crime recreation series is seeking a male performer to portray Tony in an upcoming shoot in Knoxville, Tennessee. Talent should closely resemble the provided character reference and be comfortable participating in dramatized true crime scenes involving scripted gun violence and murder-related content. This is a non-speaking role with no scripted audio.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Tony in a network television true crime recreation.
• Closely match the appearance and physical presence of the character reference.
• Perform non-speaking dramatic actions as directed.
• Participate in professionally staged scenes involving scripted gun violence and murder-related content.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity during the shoot.

Requirements

• Male performer who closely resembles the provided Tony character reference.
• Must be comfortable with scripted gun violence and murder-related subject matter.
• Comfortable performing in a non-speaking true crime recreation role.
• Must be available to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Must work as a local hire, as travel and hotel accommodations are not provided.

Compensation

• $150 per day.

Fit and Toned Featured Background Talent for “911 Nashville”

Job Description

“911 Nashville” is seeking featured background talent for an upcoming television shoot in Nashville, Tennessee. This non-union casting opportunity is open to all genders ages 18–45 with a fit, healthy-looking, naturally lean or toned appearance. Casting is looking for active, proportionate performers who can bring a believable and polished presence to featured background scenes. Local hires from Nashville and surrounding areas are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as featured background talent on “911 Nashville.”
• Perform natural background actions as directed during filming.
• Maintain a consistent and professional on-camera presence.
• Follow instructions from assistant directors and the production team.
• Remain available and prepared throughout the production day.

Requirements

• Open to all genders.
• Ages 18–45.
• Fit, healthy-looking, and in good physical shape.
• Naturally lean or toned appearance preferred.
• Must be a local hire in Nashville, Tennessee, or the surrounding area.
• Must be able to commit to a potentially 12+ hour production day.
• Must have reliable availability for the full filming day.

Compensation

• $125 for 8 hours.
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours.

Job Description

The television series “911 Nashville” is casting non-union background talent to portray audience members in Nashville, Tennessee. The production is seeking adults of all genders, ages 18–70, who are local to Nashville or the surrounding area and can commit to a potentially long day on set. This is seated audience background work for a 20th Century Television production. Applicants must be fully available for the booking and prepared to remain on set for 12 or more hours if required.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as an audience member in background scenes for “911 Nashville.”
• Remain available for the full duration of the booking.
• Follow instructions from the production and casting teams.
• Maintain continuity and professional conduct while on set.

Requirements

• All genders, ages 18–70.
• Must be a local hire in Nashville, Tennessee, or the surrounding area.
• Must be able to commit to 12+ hours on set if needed.
• Must provide acceptable original documents for I-9 employment verification.
• Production cannot sponsor applicants for work visas.

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours.
• Equivalent base rate of $12.50 per hour.
• Time-and-a-half applies after 8 hours.