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Homicide for the Holidays – Police Officer #2

Job Description

A true crime television production is seeking a fit male performer for a police officer reenactment role. The selected actor will help create realistic investigative scenes through physical performance and authentic law enforcement behavior.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a police officer in recreated crime scenes
• Perform assigned law enforcement movements and actions
• Follow instructions from the directing team
• Maintain an authentic professional presence on camera
• Remain consistent throughout multiple takes

Requirements

• Male talent
• Fit build
• Able to convincingly portray law enforcement personnel
• Comfortable working in a non-speaking role
• Must be a Knoxville, Tennessee local hire

Compensation

• $100 per day

Homicide for the Holidays – Security Guard

Job Description

A network television true crime series is casting a male performer to portray a security guard. This non-speaking reenactment role requires talent who can naturally represent professional security personnel on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a security guard during a recreated scene
• Perform realistic security-related background actions
• Follow blocking and production instructions
• Maintain a professional on-camera presence
• Remain consistent across multiple takes

Requirements

• White male
• Must be available to work as a Knoxville, Tennessee local hire
• Comfortable with non-speaking television work
• Able to convincingly portray security personnel
• Professional and reliable on set

Compensation

• $75 per day

Homicide for the Holidays – Kim, Perpetrator’s Sister

Job Description

“Homicide for the Holidays” is seeking a female performer to portray Kim, the perpetrator’s sister, in a true crime reenactment. This is a non-speaking role suited for talent who can create a believable character through natural expressions and physical performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Kim in a true crime reenactment scene
• Deliver natural reactions appropriate to the storyline
• Follow blocking and performance direction
• Maintain a consistent appearance during filming
• Work professionally with cast and crew

Requirements

• White female, 30s
• Brown hair
• Comfortable appearing in a true crime reenactment
• No scripted dialogue
• Must be a local hire in Knoxville, Tennessee

Compensation

• $75 for the scene

Homicide for the Holidays – Tom, Red Herring

Job Description

A non-union true crime reenactment series is casting a male actor to portray Tom, a red herring in the investigation. The role will contribute to the episode’s mystery through realistic, non-speaking dramatic scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Tom during investigative reenactment scenes
• Perform natural reactions and movements on camera
• Follow creative direction and blocking
• Maintain character continuity between takes
• Work professionally within a true crime production environment

Requirements

• White male, 50s
• Comfortable with dramatic non-speaking performance
• Able to follow detailed on-set direction
• Must work as a local hire in Knoxville, Tennessee

Compensation

• $125 per day

Homicide for the Holidays – Tim, Perpetrator’s Boyfriend

Job Description

“Homicide for the Holidays” is looking for a male performer to portray Tim, the perpetrator’s boyfriend, in a non-speaking true crime reenactment role. Selected talent will participate in relationship-focused scenes and should be comfortable performing natural physical interactions on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Tim in dramatic reenactment scenes
• Perform natural relationship interactions with another actor
• Follow scene blocking and production direction
• Convey emotions effectively without scripted dialogue
• Maintain performance continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• White male, 30s
• Brown hair
• Must be comfortable holding hands with a female actor
• Comfortable performing in a non-speaking true crime role
• Must be able to work locally in Knoxville, Tennessee

Compensation

• $135 per day

Homicide for the Holidays – Randy, Victim’s Brother

Job Description

A true crime television production is casting the role of Randy, the victim’s brother, for an upcoming “Homicide for the Holidays” reenactment. This non-union role relies on authentic physical acting and natural reactions rather than scripted dialogue.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the victim’s brother in reenacted scenes
• Deliver believable non-verbal reactions on camera
• Follow blocking and performance direction
• Maintain character and visual continuity throughout filming
• Work cooperatively with other performers and crew

Requirements

• White male, mid-40s
• Full head of clean-cut hair
• Clean-shaven or scruffy appearance
• Comfortable appearing in a true crime reenactment
• No scripted dialogue
• Must work locally in Knoxville, Tennessee

Compensation

• $100 per day

Homicide for the Holidays – Officer Danny

Job Description

“Homicide for the Holidays” is seeking a male performer to portray Officer Danny in an upcoming true crime reenactment episode. The non-speaking role requires a believable law enforcement appearance and the ability to follow detailed production direction.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Officer Danny in recreated crime scenes
• Perform realistic law enforcement background actions
• Follow blocking and instructions throughout filming
• Maintain continuity and professionalism between takes
• Support an authentic true crime television environment

Requirements

• White male, late 30s–40s
• Average build
• Goatee or beard with some graying
• Shaved, bald, or balding head
• Comfortable with non-speaking television work
• Must be a Knoxville, Tennessee local hire

Compensation

• $135 per day

Homicide for the Holidays – Tammy, Mastermind

Job Description

“Homicide for the Holidays” is casting a female performer to portray Tammy, the mastermind, in a non-union true crime reenactment. The role requires a natural dramatic presence and the ability to communicate the story visually without scripted dialogue.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Tammy in dramatic true crime reenactment scenes
• Perform natural reactions and physical actions on camera
• Follow scene direction and blocking from the production team
• Maintain consistent appearance and performance between takes
• Collaborate professionally with cast and crew

Requirements

• White female, 30s–early 40s
• Average build
• Brown hair with bangs
• Comfortable with non-speaking reenactment work
• Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee
• Must work as a local hire

Compensation

• $150 per day

Homicide for the Holidays – Larry, Victim

Job Description

The true crime reenactment series “Homicide for the Holidays” is seeking an actor to portray Larry, a victim, in an upcoming episode. This non-union network television role has no scripted dialogue and requires talent who can deliver a convincing physical performance during dramatic reenactment scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Larry in true crime reenactment scenes
• Perform non-speaking dramatic actions based on the storyline
• Follow blocking and direction from the production team
• Maintain character continuity throughout filming
• Work professionally during sensitive crime reenactment scenes

Requirements

• White male, late 30s–40s
• Brown hair with a clean haircut
• Mustache
• Tall, thin build
• Comfortable appearing in a true crime reenactment
• Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee
• Local hire; lodging and travel are not provided

Compensation

• $200 per day

Newborn Babies – TV Background Actors

Job Description

A television production is seeking newborn babies for upcoming scenes in its fifth episode. The casting call is open to both twins and single newborns who can portray infants on camera. Families local to the Chicago area are encouraged to consider this paid background opportunity, with appropriate on-set care provided for participating babies.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a newborn baby in television scenes
• Participate in brief, age-appropriate filming under production supervision
• Work with guardians and the on-set baby nurse throughout production
• Follow all production procedures established for infant performers

Requirements

• Newborn girls or boys
• Seeking Latino/Latina or Caucasian newborns
• Both twins and single newborns are being considered
• Must weigh 10 lbs. or less
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states
• Parent or legal guardian must accompany the newborn as required by production

Compensation

• $200 for two hours

True Crime Series – Joe, Accused

Job Description

A non-union true crime reenactment series for network television is seeking a male actor to portray Joe, an accused individual in a dramatic recreation. The role involves a murder reenactment, scripted violence, and handling a prop gun. There is no scripted dialogue, making physical performance and the ability to follow detailed direction essential.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Joe in a true crime television reenactment
• Perform non-speaking dramatic scenes based on real events
• Participate in scenes depicting scripted violence and a murder
• Safely handle a production-provided prop gun under professional supervision
• Match required physical actions, positioning, and continuity between takes
• Follow all production direction and on-set safety protocols

Requirements

• White male, 20s to early 30s
• Tall with a stocky build
• Must be able to match the required hair and facial hair appearance
• Comfortable performing scripted violence
• Comfortable being present during a murder reenactment
• Comfortable handling a prop gun under production supervision
• No scripted dialogue required
• Must be able to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area

Compensation

• $200 per day
• Hotel accommodations provided