Casting Call: Background and Featured Extras for Faith-Based Series
Job Description
A new Netflix-inspired faith-based series titled A Week Away is now hiring featured background and core group extras for multiple filming dates. Production will take place in the Nashville area, and talent must be local hires. This is a great opportunity for energetic and expressive performers to work on a feel-good, youth-focused show with strong production value and high exposure.
A Week Away: The Series — Angel Studios Launches New Musical Drama
Angel Studios is breathing new life into A Week Away with a powerful, emotionally driven musical series. Expanding on the beloved Netflix film, this show promises heartfelt performances, original music, and compelling narratives centered around teens in the foster care system. The series follows a group of teenagers whose lives change after attending a transformative summer camp where music, faith, and friendship bring hope and healing.
For actors, filmmakers, and creatives, this is more than a gig—it’s a career opportunity in a groundbreaking project from the studio behind The Chosen and The Wingfeather Saga. Music remains central, with new songs and choreographed sequences expected to resonate with younger audiences and those seeking meaningful, values-driven entertainment.
This production offers opportunities not just for on-screen talent but for creatives behind the scenes—from choreographers and directors to composers and crew. As Angel Studios continues to push boundaries with its crowd-supported model, A Week Away: The Series could become a major standout in 2025.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray high school and summer camp attendees in various group and featured scenes
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Participate in outdoor camp-style activities such as games, sports, and music-based scenes
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Remain available for weekday shoots during the filming period
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Follow direction from the AD team and maintain on-set professionalism
Requirements
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Male and female talent, ages 18–26 (minors ages 13–17 may be accepted with a parent/guardian)
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All ethnicities encouraged to apply
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Must appear youthful (able to portray teen roles)
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Outgoing, expressive, and comfortable with physical activity
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No visible tattoos or facial piercings; clean-shaven if male
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Must be a Nashville, TN local hire and available to work in Antioch
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Must have full weekday availability for one or more days within the shoot window
Compensation
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$72 for up to 8 hours ($9/hr guarantee)
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Overtime after 8 hours at approx. $126 for a full 12-hour day
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