Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Female Bartender Needed for Featured Background Role

Job Description

A television production is casting a featured background performer to portray a bartender in a country dive bar scene. Casting directors are seeking a woman with an authentic, lived-in look who feels naturally at home behind the bar. This role is ideal for talent with strong character presence who can help create a realistic and engaging atmosphere on screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a bartender in featured background scenes
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
• Create authentic bar and customer service interactions on camera
• Maintain continuity throughout filming
• Collaborate professionally with cast and crew members

Requirements

• Female talent
• Ages 40–60
• Must be local to the Nashville, Tennessee area
• Authentic, character-driven appearance preferred
• Comfortable portraying a bartender in a country dive bar setting
• Missing teeth or an imperfect smile is a plus
• Reliable and available for the entire filming day
• Must not have previously worked on this production in a conflicting role

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours ($12.50 per hour)
• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours
• Guaranteed 8-hour rate
• Featured background role in a television production
• Professional on-set experience and industry exposure

Country Bar Regulars Needed for TV Series Background Roles

Job Description

A television production is seeking male background actors to portray country bar regulars in an upcoming scene filming in the Nashville, Tennessee area. This non-union opportunity is ideal for local talent who can bring authentic energy and character to a lively bar setting. Casting directors are looking for dependable performers who are comfortable spending a full day on set and contributing to realistic background action.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a country bar patron in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
• Maintain continuity and consistency throughout filming
• Interact naturally within the scene as directed
• Arrive on time and remain available throughout the production day

Requirements

• Male talent
• Ages 18–65
• Must be local to the Nashville, Tennessee area
• Comfortable portraying a country bar regular
• Available for the entire filming day
• Reliable, professional, and able to follow direction
• Must not have previously worked on this production in a conflicting role

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours ($12.50 per hour)
• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours
• Guaranteed 8-hour rate
• Professional television production experience
• Opportunity to work on a major TV production

Background Talent Needed for Promotional Content Campaign

Job Description

A promotional content project is seeking background talent for a non-union production filming in the Nashville, Tennessee area. Casting directors are looking for men, women, and children to portray residents enjoying a vibrant lakeside community. This project will feature neighborhood, outdoor recreation, and community lifestyle scenes, making it a great opportunity for local talent interested in commercial and promotional work.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in promotional content
• Participate in neighborhood, lakeside, and community scenes
• Follow direction from the production team
• Help create authentic lifestyle and community-focused moments
• Work professionally with cast and crew on set

Requirements

• Must be local to the Nashville, Tennessee area
• Men and women ages 20–60
• Children ages 6–12 welcome with parent or guardian participation
• Families encouraged to apply
• Individuals comfortable riding bicycles preferred
• Paddle board experience is a plus
• Comfortable around dogs
• All ethnicities encouraged to apply
• Must be available for scheduled filming dates

Compensation

• $90 for up to 2 hours of work
• Guaranteed minimum payment
• Professional production experience
• Opportunity to appear in promotional marketing content

SGT Davis – True Crime Recreation Role

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series for network television is casting a male actor to portray Sgt. Davis in upcoming reenactment scenes filming in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. Casting directors are seeking talent who closely matches the character’s appearance and can authentically portray a law enforcement figure in dramatic crime-related scenes.

This featured recreation role is ideal for performers comfortable working on intense true crime content in a professional television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Sgt. Davis in true crime reenactment scenes
• Follow direction from the production team and director
• Participate in dramatic scenes involving scripted violence and murder-related content
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming
• Help create realistic law enforcement reenactments

Requirements

• White male, ages 30–40
• Buzzed or shaved head
• Beard required
• Must closely resemble the character reference provided by production
• Comfortable with scripted violence and murder-related content
• Reliable transportation to the filming location
• Professional attitude and ability to take direction
• No scripted dialogue required

Compensation

• $150 per day

Deputy Background Actor

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series for network television is casting a male background actor to portray a deputy in upcoming reenactment scenes filming in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. Casting directors are seeking talent who can authentically portray law enforcement personnel and closely match the production’s character specifications.

This is a great opportunity for performers interested in true crime television productions and realistic reenactment work.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a deputy in true crime recreation scenes
• Follow direction from the production team and director
• Maintain a professional law enforcement appearance on camera
• Participate in scheduled filming days
• Help create realistic and authentic reenactment scenes

Requirements

• Male talent who can convincingly portray a deputy
• Must closely resemble the character reference provided by production
• Comfortable portraying law enforcement personnel
• Reliable transportation to the filming location
• Available for filming in the Knoxville, Tennessee area
• Professional attitude and ability to take direction
• No scripted dialogue required

Compensation

• $150 per day
• Hotel accommodations provided

Thieves for Music Video

Job Description

A music video for an undisclosed artist is seeking background talent to portray thieves and small-time criminals. Casting directors are looking for individuals who can authentically embody rough-around-the-edges characters living on the fringes of society. These roles call for strong character faces and personalities that suggest a history of hard living, bad decisions, and unconventional lifestyles. The overall look should feel realistic, unpredictable, and reminiscent of gritty crime-drama characters.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray thieves and small-time criminals in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production team
• Help create an authentic and believable environment
• Maintain character continuity throughout filming
• Participate in crowd and atmosphere scenes as needed

Requirements

• Male talent
• Age range: 20–35
• White/Caucasian
• Strong character faces and rugged appearances preferred
• Weathered, rough-around-the-edges look encouraged
• Comfortable portraying gritty and unconventional characters
• Must be available for all listed filming dates to be submitted to the client
• Must be local to the Nashville, Tennessee area or able to self-report
• Non-union talent

Compensation

• $150 for up to 10 hours
• Overtime after 10 hours if applicable

Real Father-Daughter Pairs for Music Video Dance Scene

Job Description

A music video for an undisclosed artist is seeking real father-daughter pairs for a featured background role. Casting directors are looking for authentic, middle-class families who can naturally portray attendees at a local father-daughter dance. This role requires genuine father-daughter relationships to create realistic and heartwarming scenes on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray attendees at a father-daughter dance event
• Participate in dance and social interaction scenes
• Follow direction from the production team
• Help create an authentic family atmosphere
• Maintain continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• Real father-daughter pairs only
• Male age range: Late 30s–40s
• Female age range: 7–10 years old
• Warm, friendly, everyday family appearance
• Must be available for all three listed dates to be submitted
• Must be local to the Nashville, Tennessee area or able to self-report
• Non-union talent

Compensation

• $100 per person for up to 8 hours
• Overtime after 8 hours if applicable

Minor Female Restaurant Customers for Restaurant Chain Commercial

Job Description

A restaurant chain commercial is seeking young female talent to portray restaurant customers. Casting directors are looking for natural, everyday kid types who can authentically appear in family dining scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray restaurant customers in commercial scenes
• Follow direction from production staff
• Participate in family-focused restaurant scenes
• Maintain professionalism during filming

Requirements

• Female
• Age 17 and under
• All ethnicities welcome
• Everyday kid appearance
• Parent or guardian must be present at all times
• Must be local to Nashville or able to self-report
• Full-day availability required

Compensation

• $250 for up to 12 hours guaranteed
• Overtime after 12 hours if applicable

Minor Male Restaurant Customers for Restaurant Chain Commercial

Job Description

A restaurant chain commercial is seeking young male talent to portray restaurant customers in family dining scenes. Casting directors are looking for everyday kid types who can naturally fit into a casual restaurant environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in restaurant customer scenes
• Follow direction from the production team
• Participate in family and dining atmosphere scenes
• Work alongside parent or guardian as required

Requirements

• Male
• Age 17 and under
• All ethnicities welcome
• Everyday kid appearance
• Parent or guardian must be present at all times
• Must be local to Nashville or able to self-report
• Full-day availability required

Compensation

• $250 for up to 12 hours guaranteed
• Overtime after 12 hours if applicable

Female Restaurant Customers for Restaurant Chain Commercial

Job Description

A restaurant chain commercial is casting female background talent to portray restaurant customers. Casting directors are seeking relatable, everyday individuals who can help create an authentic dining atmosphere for a commercial campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray restaurant patrons in dining scenes
• Follow direction from production staff
• Participate in background action as directed
• Maintain professionalism on set

Requirements

• Female
• Ages 18–80
• All ethnicities welcome
• Everyday, approachable appearance
• Must be local to Nashville or able to self-report
• Full-day availability required

Compensation

• $250 for up to 12 hours guaranteed
• Overtime after 12 hours if applicable