Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Music Video Nashville Casting Call for Background Extras

A music video production is casting background extras for filming in the Nashville, Tennessee area. The production is seeking a diverse group of adults with strong attitudes, reliability, and the ability to work well on set. Talent should have full-day availability for both scheduled production dates, although selected performers may only be needed for one day.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as general background talent in a professionally produced music video.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain a positive, professional attitude and strong work ethic on set.
• Remain available for a full production day on the assigned filming date.

Requirements

• Open to male and female talent ages 20-70.
• Open to all ethnicities and a wide variety of looks and types.
• Must be reliable, punctual, professional, and able to follow direction.
• Must have full-day availability for both October 9 and October 10, 2026, pending final scheduling.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Nashville, Tennessee area.
• Must be non-union.

Compensation

• $150 for up to 10 hours.
• Overtime after 10 hours.
• Paid in cash at wrap.

$300/Day Fast Food Chain Commercial Casting Call

A commercial production is casting stand-in and background talent for a fast food chain commercial filming in the Nashville, Tennessee area. The production is seeking a small-stature stand-in for a CGI lion as well as adults to portray everyday fast food restaurant patrons. Talent must be able to work locally in the Nashville area and have full-day availability for their scheduled filming date.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a stand-in for a CGI lion or portray a fast food restaurant patron, depending on the assigned role.
• Follow direction from the production team and remain professional while on set.
• Stand-in talent may work with green screen setups and other visual effects production elements.
• Maintain full-day availability for the assigned filming date.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Stand-in role is open to male or female talent who is Caucasian, preferably with blonde or brown hair, and between 4’0″ and 5’0″ in height.
• Stand-in experience is helpful but not required; previous set experience and the ability to take direction are preferred.
• Restaurant patron roles are open to male and female talent of all ethnicities with an everyday, relatable appearance.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Nashville, Tennessee area.
• Must be non-union.

Compensation

• Stand-in: $300 for 10 hours, plus overtime after 10 hours if applicable.
• Background talent: $200 for 10 hours, plus overtime after 10 hours if applicable.

“Snapped” Episode 3722 Casting Call for Young Ken

“Snapped” Episode 3722 is casting a White male to portray Young Ken for filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. The role calls for talent with short brown hair or a shaved head and features a scene in which Young Ken works as a ranch hand while his young wife visits him at work, where the couple chats and flirts in a happy relationship.

Responsibilities

• Portray Young Ken in a scripted scene.
• Perform as a ranch hand interacting with the character’s young wife.
• Follow production direction during filming.
• Be available for the scheduled filming call.

Requirements

• White male.
• Short brown hair or shaved head.
• Available for filming in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Available Tuesday at approximately 4:30 PM.
• Comfortable portraying a happy, flirtatious married couple on camera.

Compensation

• $100/day.

Job Description

A fast-paced commercial production in Nashville, Tennessee, is seeking two production assistants to support an indoor shoot at a local gym. This opportunity is ideal for reliable crew members who can assist with day-to-day production needs and help keep the set running efficiently.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the production team with general on-set tasks
• Support crew members throughout the commercial shoot
• Help maintain an organized and efficient production environment
• Follow instructions from production leadership
• Assist with additional production needs as assigned

Requirements

• Reliable and professional production assistants
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work in Nashville, Tennessee
• Must have liability insurance

Compensation

• $300 per day

Job Description

A commercial production in Nashville, Tennessee, is seeking an experienced hair and makeup artist to provide light touch-ups for approximately 5–10 talent per day. This opportunity is suited to an HMU professional comfortable working efficiently on a fast-paced commercial set.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide light hair and makeup touch-ups for on-camera talent
• Maintain talent appearance and continuity throughout filming
• Work efficiently with approximately 5–10 performers per day
• Collaborate with the production team throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Professional hair and makeup experience
• Must be comfortable working with multiple talent during a production day
• Must be able to work in Nashville, Tennessee
• Must have liability insurance

Compensation

• $800–$1,000 per day

Job Description

A commercial production in Nashville, Tennessee, is hiring a photographer for an indoor gym shoot. The photographer will capture full-body portraits of approximately three to four people at a time using a professional backdrop and appropriate lighting. The client requires full image rights and usage in perpetuity.

Job Responsibilities

• Capture professional full-body portraits during the commercial production
• Set up a backdrop suitable for photographing three to four people
• Provide appropriate lighting for the photography setup
• Capture additional behind-the-scenes production images when time permits
• Deliver professional-quality images according to the production’s creative needs

Requirements

• Professional photography experience
• Must provide a suitable backdrop and lighting setup
• Must be able to work in Nashville, Tennessee
• Must have liability insurance
• Must be able to accommodate full-body group portraits

Compensation

• $1,500–$2,000 per day

Job Description

A commercial production in Nashville, Tennessee, is seeking an experienced grip with a one-ton equipment package. The project will be filmed indoors at a local gym and requires a reliable crew member who can work efficiently in a fast-moving production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Handle grip responsibilities throughout the commercial shoot
• Support lighting and camera setups as needed
• Provide and manage a one-ton grip package
• Collaborate with the gaffer and other production crew members
• Work efficiently within a fast-paced shooting schedule

Requirements

• Professional grip experience
• Must have access to a one-ton grip package
• Must be able to work in Nashville, Tennessee
• Must have liability insurance

Compensation

• $600 per day
• Gear rate is negotiable

Job Description

A fast-paced commercial production in Nashville, Tennessee, is seeking an experienced gaffer for an indoor shoot at a local gym. The production requires a skilled lighting professional who can work efficiently in a lower-budget commercial environment and help manage challenging window light during select scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and execute lighting setups for an indoor commercial shoot
• Work with high-output lighting equipment to control window light
• Collaborate with the production team to achieve the desired visual look
• Adapt quickly to the needs of a fast-paced production

Requirements

• Professional experience working as a gaffer
• Must be able to work in Nashville, Tennessee
• Must have liability insurance
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced commercial production environment

Compensation

• $800 per day

$150/Day – “Snapped” Casting Call for White Male Kay Prep

Job Description

“Snapped,” Episode 3722, is seeking a white male background actor for a Kay Prep role filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. The production is looking for talent who can portray an early 1980s appearance and is physically able to walk, stand, and sit as required during filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Kay Prep in scenes for an episode of “Snapped”
• Perform natural background actions including walking, standing, and sitting
• Maintain an appearance appropriate for an early 1980s setting
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming

Requirements

• White male talent
• Must be physically able to walk, stand, and sit as required
• Must be able to portray an early 1980s look
• Must be available for both days of filming in Knoxville, Tennessee

Compensation

• $150 per day
• Lodging provided if needed

“Snapped” Casting Call for April (witness)

Job Description

Jupiter Casting is casting the role of APRIL (WITNESS) for “Snapped,” Episode 3722, filming October 6-7 in Knoxville, Tennessee. April is a white female, very thin, petite, and blonde; her scenes find her speaking to detectives and visiting a dying perp in hospice care. Works Tuesday at 10 AM, wrapping around 1 PM.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the role in a scripted true crime reenactment scene
• Take direction from the production team on set

Requirements

• White female, very thin, petite, blonde
• Available Tuesday morning

Compensation

• $135 per day (rates based on scene count)