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Hispanic or Black Male Teen Actor to Portray Young Nick (True Crime Recreation Series)

Job Description
A non-union true crime recreation series for network television is casting a Hispanic or Black male teen to portray Young Nick in a reenactment scene. This role is designed for an early-teen actor who can deliver natural, grounded on-camera presence in a documentary-style format. The scene does not involve violence or graphic content and will be filmed in Knoxville, Tennessee with no scripted audio.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray “Young Nick” in a true crime reenactment scene

• Follow direction from the director and recreation team on set

• Perform realistic, non-speaking actions that support the storyline

• Maintain professionalism and focus throughout the filming day

Requirements

• Hispanic or Black male actor

• Early teen age range

• Should resemble the look needed for the role

• Comfortable working in a true crime recreation format with no scripted audio

• Must be available to work on location in Knoxville, TN

Compensation

• $150/day (flat day rate)

Hispanic Female Actor to Portray Grandmother (True Crime Recreation Series)

Job Description
A non-union true crime recreation series for network television is casting a Hispanic female actor to portray a grandmother in a dramatized recreation scene. This role is filmed in a realistic, documentary-style format with no scripted audio, making natural on-camera presence and strong visual storytelling essential. Filming will take place in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a grandmother in a true crime recreation scene

• Follow direction from the director and reenactment team on set

• Perform natural, non-speaking actions that support the story

• Remain professional, punctual, and camera-ready throughout filming

Requirements

• Hispanic female actor

• Must be able to match the general look needed for the role

• Comfortable working in a true crime reenactment format with no scripted audio

• Must be available to work on location in Knoxville, TN

Compensation

• $150/day

• Hotel provided

Joseph – Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Student Role

Job Description
Seeking a Pacific Islander male actor to portray Joseph, an 18–early 20s student at a college for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. This role involves scripted violence and requires a strong, authentic presence on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a student in a true crime recreation scene

• Communicate on camera using ASL (as required by production)

• Follow direction for scripted dramatic action

• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming

Requirements

• Pacific Islander male, 18+ (late teens to early 20s look)

• Tall, pep-pacific islander vibe; dark hair and dark eyes

• ASL experience encouraged (include experience in submission)

• Comfortable with scripted violence/sensitive content

Compensation

• $200/day

• Some travel included

Ben – ASL Experience Preferred

Job Description
Seeking a white male actor to portray Ben, an 18–early 20s student who attends a well-known college for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. This role includes being found deceased in a dorm room scene and requires comfort with staged stillness on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a true crime recreation role in dorm-room scenes

• Follow direction for staged stillness and positioning on set

• Communicate on camera using ASL (as required by production)

• Maintain a professional attitude during sensitive story content

Requirements

• White male, 18+ (late teens to early 20s look)

• Full build preferred

• Short, military-style haircut

• ASL experience preferred (include experience in submission)

• Must be comfortable lying on the ground under blankets for the scene

• Comfortable with scripted violence/sensitive content

Compensation

• $200/day

• Some travel included

Eric (Victim) – ASL Fluent Role

Job Description
Seeking a white male actor to portray Eric, an 18–early 20s college-aged student. Eric is a deaf gay man with cerebral palsy. This role requires fluency in ASL and includes scripted violence where the character is shoved.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a true crime recreation victim role on camera

• Communicate fully in ASL for all on-camera conversations

• Follow direction for scripted dramatic action, including physical staging

• Maintain professionalism in emotionally sensitive reenactment scenes

Requirements

• White male, late teens to early 20s (18+)

• Short build/short height preferred

• Fluent in ASL

• Comfortable portraying a deaf character with cerebral palsy

• Comfortable with scripted violence (shoving)

Compensation

• $200/day

• Some travel included

Amanda’s Daughter (True Crime Reenactment Role)

Job Description
A non-union true crime recreation series is casting a Hispanic teen female to portray Amanda’s Daughter in a scripted reenactment scene. This is a paid on-camera opportunity for a young performer who can deliver natural, believable reactions in a scene that does not involve violence or graphic content.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Amanda’s Daughter in a scripted true crime reenactment scene

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Maintain continuity and natural reactions across takes

• Arrive prepared and on time for the scheduled scene

Requirements

• Hispanic female

• Ages 13–15

• Scene does not involve violence or graphic content

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Knoxville, TN (no travel, hotel, or stipend provided)

Compensation

• $100 per day (flat)

Eddie P (True Crime Reenactment Role)

Job Description
A non-union true crime recreation series is casting an actor to portray Eddie P in a scripted reenactment scene. This is a paid on-camera opportunity for talent who can deliver natural, believable reactions and maintain a grounded presence in a dramatic storyline.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Eddie P in a scripted true crime reenactment scene
• Follow direction from the director and production team
• Maintain continuity and realistic reactions across multiple takes
• Arrive prepared and camera-ready for the scheduled call time

Requirements

• White male
• Ages 20s–40s
• Brown hair and beard
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Knoxville, TN (no travel, hotel, or stipend provided)

Compensation

• $100 per day (flat)

Paramedic (True Crime Reenactment Role)

Job Description
A non-union true crime recreation series is casting an actor to portray a Paramedic in scripted reenactment scenes. This paid opportunity is seeking athletic talent who can deliver realistic first-responder presence on camera and is comfortable with sensitive content involving scripted violence and murder.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a paramedic in scripted true crime reenactment scenes

• Follow direction from the director and reenactment team

• Maintain continuity across multiple takes and setups

• Perform realistic first-responder actions as directed for scene authenticity

Requirements

• Male or female actor

• Open ethnicity

• Athletic build

• Must be comfortable with scripted violence and murder content

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Knoxville, TN (no travel, hotel, or stipend provided)

Compensation

• $100 per day (flat)

Officers (True Crime Reenactment Roles)

Job Description
A non-union true crime recreation series is casting officers for scripted reenactment scenes. This paid opportunity is for athletic talent who can portray law enforcement with realistic presence and professionalism on camera. The role includes scripted violence and murder content, and performers may be required to handle a prop gun as part of the scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a law enforcement officer in scripted true crime reenactment scenes

• Follow direction from the director and reenactment team

• Handle a prop gun safely and as directed for scene realism

• Maintain continuity across multiple takes and setups

Requirements

• Male or female actors

• Open ethnicity

• Athletic build

• Must be comfortable with scripted violence and murder content

• Comfortable handling a prop gun on camera

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Knoxville, TN (no travel, hotel, or stipend provided)

Compensation

• $125 per day (flat)

Young Nick (True Crime Reenactment Role)

Job Description
A non-union true crime recreation series is casting a Hispanic teen to portray Young Nick in a scripted reenactment scene. This is a paid on-camera opportunity for a young performer who can deliver natural reactions and emotional realism in a straightforward scene that does not involve violence or graphic content.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Young Nick in a scripted true crime reenactment scene

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Maintain continuity and natural reactions across multiple takes

• Work professionally and on time for the scheduled scene

Requirements

• Hispanic male

• Ages 13–15

• Scene does not involve violence or graphic content

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Knoxville, TN (no travel, hotel, or stipend provided)

Compensation

• $100 per day (flat)