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Gas Station Attendant (Featured Role)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting a Gas Station Attendant for a featured on-camera role filming in Tennessee. This paid role is perfect for talent who can deliver a believable, everyday working-person vibe and react naturally in scene moments with detectives. You’ll portray an attendant who shows detectives surveillance footage, so a grounded, realistic performance is key.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a gas station attendant in a true crime reenactment scene

• Interact on camera with detectives and follow direction for timing and blocking

• React naturally and maintain continuity across takes

• Arrive camera-ready with a clean, realistic look for the role

Requirements

• Male, ages 40–50s

• Comfortable performing on camera in a network TV reenactment setting

• Able to take direction and remain professional on set

• Available for a morning call time on the scheduled shoot day

Compensation

• $75/day

Witness (Speaking Role)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is seeking talent for Witness roles (Witness 3 & Witness 4). This paid on-camera opportunity is for performers who can deliver natural, believable dialogue while speaking with detectives at the scene. If you’re comfortable taking direction, staying present on camera, and keeping your performance grounded and realistic, this role is a solid way to build TV credits.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a witness who speaks to detectives during a true crime reenactment scene

• Deliver simple, natural dialogue and reactions on camera

• Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity

• Maintain a camera-ready look and professional on-set behavior

Requirements

• Any gender, ages 30–50

• Comfortable with dialogue and speaking on camera

• Able to take direction and stay in character during multiple takes

• Reliable and punctual for scheduled call times (likely late morning)

Compensation

• $100/day

Officer (Featured Role)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting a featured Officer role filming in Tennessee. This paid on-camera opportunity is perfect for talent who can convincingly portray a law enforcement first responder with a confident, professional presence. You should be comfortable handling a prop weapon and able to take direction quickly while staying camera-ready on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a law enforcement officer/first responder in a true crime reenactment

• Follow direction for movement, blocking, and scene actions

• Handle a prop weapon safely and professionally when required

• Maintain a clean-cut, polished on-screen appearance throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Male, 30s

• Physically fit with a clean-cut look

• Comfortable handling a prop weapon

• Comfortable portraying a law enforcement first responder

• Available for an afternoon call time (likely Monday)

Compensation

• $125/day

Witness (Featured Role)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting a featured Witness role for an on-camera reenactment scene. This paid opportunity is ideal for talent who can deliver natural reactions in intense moments and follow direction closely. The scene includes reacting to the sound of “gunfire,” so performers should be comfortable portraying realistic, heightened emotion while staying professional on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a witness in a true crime reenactment for network television

• React naturally and believably to scripted “gunfire” audio cues

• Follow direction for timing, blocking, and continuity

• Maintain a camera-ready appearance and professional set etiquette

Requirements

• Black female, ages 30–40

• Comfortable reacting to the sound of “gunfire” in a dramatized scene

• Able to take direction well and remain focused during multiple takes

• Reliable, punctual, and ready to work on the scheduled day/time

Compensation

• $150/day

Officer (Featured Role)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting a featured Officer role filming in Tennessee. This paid on-camera opportunity is ideal for talent who can portray a believable law enforcement presence with a calm, authoritative look. You should be physically fit, clean-cut, and comfortable handling a prop weapon while following direction for scene blocking and action.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a law enforcement officer in a true crime reenactment for network television

• Follow direction for movement, timing, and on-camera blocking

• Safely handle a prop weapon when required

• Maintain a professional, camera-ready appearance throughout filming

Requirements

• Male, age range as specified by the role

• Physically fit with a clean-cut, professional look

• Must be comfortable handling a prop weapon

• Available for an afternoon call time (likely Monday)

• Reliable and able to take direction well

Compensation

• $125/day

EMT (Featured Role)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting a featured EMT role filming in Tennessee. This paid on-camera opportunity is great for talent who can portray a believable first responder with a calm, professional presence. You should have a clean-cut, physically fit look and be comfortable working on set in fast-paced, scene-driven environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an EMT/first responder arriving and working a scene for a true crime reenactment

• Follow direction for scene blocking, reactions, and background action

• Maintain a professional, camera-ready appearance on set

• Work efficiently with cast and crew to support realistic emergency response moments

Requirements

• Physically fit with a clean-cut appearance

• Comfortable portraying a first responder in a dramatic reenactment setting

• Available for an afternoon call time (likely Monday)

• Reliable, punctual, and able to take direction

Compensation

• $125/day

Detective (Featured Role)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is seeking talent for a featured Detective role filming in Tennessee. This paid on-camera opportunity is a strong fit for performers who can portray a professional law enforcement presence, take direction well, and maintain a clean-cut, camera-ready look. You should be comfortable handling a prop weapon and have wardrobe that supports a detective-style character.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a detective in a true crime reenactment for network television

• Follow direction for scene blocking, reactions, and investigative action

• Handle a prop weapon safely and professionally when required

• Arrive prepared and maintain a polished, character-appropriate appearance

Requirements

• Any male, ages 30–40s

• Physically fit with a clean-cut look

• Must have professional wardrobe suitable for a detective role

• Comfortable handling a prop weapon

• Available for scheduled call times (likely Monday morning and Tuesday morning)

Compensation

• $150/day

Detective (Featured Role)

Job Description
A network television true crime recreation series is casting a featured Detective role for filming in Tennessee. This on-camera opportunity is ideal for experienced talent who can deliver a believable law enforcement presence, work well with direction, and appear professional on set. You should be comfortable handling a prop weapon and have a clean-cut, physically fit look with appropriate wardrobe.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a detective in a true crime reenactment scene for network television

• Follow direction to perform investigative actions and on-camera blocking

• Handle a prop weapon safely and professionally as required by the scene

• Arrive camera-ready with a polished, law enforcement-appropriate look

Requirements

• Black male, ages 30–40s

• Physically fit with a clean-cut appearance

• Must have professional wardrobe suitable for a detective role

• Comfortable handling a prop weapon

• Available for scheduled call times (likely Monday morning and Tuesday late morning)

Compensation

• $150/day

Director-Selected Photo Feature Role (Male)

Job Description
A production is casting an African American male (18+) for a director-selected featured role in a photograph. Talent will be posed as “deceased” in the image, so you must be fully comfortable portraying that look and remaining still on set. This is a great opportunity for performers and models looking to build their portfolio with a paid photo feature in South Atlanta.

Job Responsibilities

• Pose for a featured photograph as directed by the creative team

• Comfortably portray a “dead” look/scene concept for the photo

• Remain still and professional during setup and shooting

• Follow on-set direction and maintain a camera-ready appearance

Requirements

• African American male, age 18+

• Must be comfortable being photographed while appearing “dead”

• Available to work in South Atlanta

• Reliable, professional, and able to take direction well

Compensation

• Rate: $96/8

Law Enforcement Officer (Featured Background, Director Selected)

Job Description
A hit television series is casting featured background talent to portray a Law Enforcement Officer for an upcoming shoot in the Atlanta, Georgia area. This is a director-selected background role, ideal for performers who can bring an authentic military or law enforcement presence on camera. This is a local hire only, and production is specifically seeking new faces who have not worked on the series this season.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a professional law enforcement officer in featured background scenes

• Follow direction for blocking, movement, and continuity

• Maintain a clean, camera-ready appearance and professional set behavior

• Bring a believable, authoritative presence appropriate for law enforcement

Requirements

• Male or female, ages 21–50, any ethnicity

• Physically fit and in good physical shape

• Military or law enforcement experience preferred

• Professional appearance

  • Men: clean-shaven with short, neat haircuts

• No visible tattoos that cannot be covered (unless you can provide a tattoo artist release)

• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Atlanta, GA area (no travel provided)

• Must be a new face who has not worked on this series/season

Compensation

• $168 for up to 12 hours (paid full day even if wrapped early)

• Overtime after 12 hours (if applicable)

DA Staff (Background Role)

Job Description
A television production is casting background talent to portray DA Staff in a police department “bullpen” scene. This paid extra role is a great fit for performers who can deliver a professional, office-ready look and blend naturally into a busy law enforcement environment on camera. You may be asked to attend a costume fitting, and you must be able to provide your own wardrobe based on provided guidelines.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray district attorney staff in a police department bullpen scene

• Follow direction for movement, timing, and continuity

• Maintain a polished, workplace-appropriate on-camera presence

• Attend a costume fitting if requested and arrive set-ready with wardrobe

Requirements

• Any gender, any ethnicity

• Ages 25+

• Must be able to provide your own wardrobe (per production guidelines)

• May be asked to attend a costume fitting

• Reliable, punctual, and professional on set

Compensation

• Guaranteed $96 for 8 hours

• Time-and-a-half pay for hours worked beyond 8

Police Captain / Lieutenant (Featured Background)

Job Description
A television production is casting background talent to portray a Police Captain or Lieutenant in a police department “bullpen” scene. This paid on-camera role is ideal for performers who can bring an authoritative, professional presence and take direction well in a working set environment. Production may request a costume fitting, and talent must be able to provide wardrobe based on provided guidelines.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a police captain/lieutenant in a police department scene

• Maintain a believable law enforcement presence on camera

• Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity

• Attend a costume fitting if requested and arrive set-ready with wardrobe

Requirements

• Any gender, any ethnicity

• Ages 30+

• Professional, camera-ready appearance

• Must be able to provide your own wardrobe (per production wardrobe guidelines)

• May be asked to attend a costume fitting

Compensation

• Guaranteed $96 for 8 hours

• Time-and-a-half pay for hours worked beyond 8