Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

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

Doctor

Job Description

A true crime television production is seeking talent to portray a doctor for a reenactment project filming in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. This role requires a physically fit individual who can authentically portray a medical professional in scripted scenes. Previous medical experience or familiarity with scrubs is a plus.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a doctor in a scripted reenactment scene
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain professionalism on set
• Perform basic medical professional actions as required by the scene

Requirements

• Any gender
• Ages 40–50
• Physically fit appearance
• Clean-cut look
• Medical experience or familiarity with scrubs preferred
• Available for filming in the Knoxville, TN area

Compensation

• $125 per day

Music Video Casting Call – Featured Background Roles

Job Description

A music video production for an undisclosed artist is casting featured background talent for multiple roles filming in the Nashville area. Casting directors are seeking performers who can bring authenticity and personality to key scenes. This is a paid opportunity for talent looking to gain experience and build credits in music video production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured background character in music video scenes
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams
• Participate in scheduled filming dates as assigned
• Maintain professionalism and reliability on set
• Help create realistic and engaging scene environments

Requirements

Receiving Clerk (Featured Background)

• Male talent
• Ages 55–75
• All ethnicities welcome

Receiver / Warehouse Supervisor (Featured Background)

• Female talent
• Ages 40–50
• All ethnicities welcome

Diner Waitress (Featured Background)

• Female talent
• White
• Ages 20–28

Waitress’s Daughter (Featured Background)

• Female child talent
• White
• Ages 9–10
• Mother-daughter pairs encouraged

Fighting Boyfriend (Featured Background)

• Male talent
• White
• Ages 25–40
• Real couples encouraged

Compensation

• Featured background rates start at $225 for 10 hours
• Additional roles may pay within the production’s $100–$650 rate range depending on role
• Non-union production