Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description

A new coming-of-age television series is seeking talented and passionate teen performers for lead and supporting roles. This paid opportunity is designed for aspiring actors and singers who can bring authenticity, ambition, and dynamic energy to a story centered on friendship, personal growth, heartbreak, and the pursuit of dreams.

The production is looking for the next generation of storytellers to help bring compelling characters and emotional narratives to life in a series focused on becoming iconic while navigating the challenges of adolescence and young adulthood.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in lead or supporting roles for a scripted television series.
• Attend auditions, rehearsals, and production meetings as required.
• Collaborate with directors, producers, and fellow cast members.
• Deliver authentic and engaging performances on camera.
• Learn and perform scripted scenes and musical elements when applicable.
• Maintain professionalism throughout the production process.

Requirements

• Teens and young adults ages 16–21.
• Strong personality and natural on-camera talent.
• Previous acting experience preferred.
• Strong singing abilities are required.
• Must be reliable, professional, and able to work collaboratively.
• Open to both lead and supporting character opportunities.

Compensation Details

• Paid acting opportunity.
• Compensation will be discussed during the audition process.

Officer

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series for network television is seeking talent to portray an officer in upcoming scenes. This role is open to performers of all ethnicities interested in television production work.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an officer in reenactment scenes
• Follow all on-set instructions from production staff
• Maintain professionalism and continuity during filming
• Assist in creating authentic television content

Requirements

• Male or female talent
• Open to all ethnicities
• Must be local to the Knoxville area
• Comfortable portraying law enforcement roles
• Reliable and punctual

Compensation

• $100/day flat rate
• No hotel, travel, or stipend provided
• Non-union production

U.S. Marshal

Job Description

A network television true crime recreation series is now casting talent to portray a U.S. Marshal. Casting directors are seeking performers of any ethnicity for this featured role in upcoming reenactment scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a U.S. Marshal in television recreation scenes
• Follow production and director instructions
• Maintain character consistency during filming
• Contribute to realistic crime reenactment storytelling

Requirements

• Male or female talent
• Open to all ethnicities
• Must be local to the Knoxville area
• Comfortable portraying law enforcement personnel
• Professional and dependable

Compensation

• $100/day flat rate
• No hotel, travel, or stipend provided
• Non-union production

Driver

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series is seeking male and female talent to portray drivers in upcoming scenes. This television production is looking for performers of all ethnicities for featured background work.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a driver in recreation scenes
• Follow on-set direction from the production team
• Help create realistic television reenactment scenes
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Male or female talent
• Open to all ethnicities
• Must be local to the Knoxville area
• Available for filming as scheduled
• Comfortable participating in true crime recreation scenes

Compensation

• Male Driver: $100/day flat rate
• Female Driver: $125/day flat rate
• No hotel, travel, or stipend provided
• Non-union production

Girlfriend/Bartender

Job Description

A non-union true crime recreation series for network television is casting a white female in her 20s to portray a girlfriend/bartender role. This featured background opportunity is ideal for performers interested in television production and crime reenactment projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a girlfriend and bartender character in recreation scenes
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain continuity throughout filming
• Arrive prepared and on time for scheduled call times

Requirements

• White female
• 20s age range
• Must be local to the Knoxville, Tennessee area
• Comfortable working on a true crime recreation series
• Reliable and professional on set

Compensation

• $125/day flat rate
• No hotel, travel, or stipend provided
• Non-union production

Featured Background Talent for Independent Film

Job Description

A new independent film production is now seeking featured background actors for upcoming filming. Casting directors are looking for natural, everyday people to portray attendees at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in a small-town setting. This is a great opportunity for performers and aspiring actors who can bring authenticity and realism to an important scene.

Production is seeking individuals who fit the specific creative vision for the project and can commit to all scheduled filming days.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an attendee at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting
• Follow on-set direction from the production team and assistant directors
• Maintain continuity and consistency throughout filming
• Arrive on time and remain available for the full production schedule as needed
• Help create a realistic and authentic background environment for key scenes

Requirements

• Ages 25–65
• Non-union talent
• Must be local to the Nashville, Tennessee area
• Must be available to work all scheduled filming dates
• Must be comfortable committing to up to 12+ hours on set if required
• Must be able to portray a natural, everyday community member
• Seeking Caucasian males and females to match the production’s creative requirements

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours guaranteed
• $12.50 per hour base rate
• Time-and-a-half paid after 8 hours
• Opportunity to gain on-set experience on a film production
• Local hire opportunity with no travel provided

Uncle Role for True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description
A true crime recreation series filming in Knoxville, Tennessee is seeking a Black male actor to portray an “Uncle” character in dramatic police interview scenes for the TVOne Network. Production is looking for talent comfortable performing emotional scripted content for television.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an uncle character in interview-style scenes
• Perform dramatic reenactment content on camera
• Follow production direction during filming
• Participate in crime-related television storytelling

Requirements

• Black male, ages 40–50
• Comfortable performing dramatic interview scenes
• Professional attitude on set
• Must be available for filming in Knoxville, TN

Compensation

• $100 per day
• Television production experience
• Opportunity to work on a TVOne series

Crown Heights Friend for True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description
A TVOne true crime recreation series is now casting a young-looking Black male actor for the “Crown Heights Friend” role filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. This production is seeking talent for interview-style reenactment scenes in a dramatic television project.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a friend character in interview reenactment scenes
• Perform scripted dramatic television scenes
• Follow on-set direction from the production team
• Participate in crime-related storytelling content

Requirements

• Black male, appearing 18+
• Young-looking appearance preferred
• Comfortable performing interview-style scenes
• Must be available for filming in Knoxville, TN

Compensation

• $125 per day
• Professional television production experience
• Opportunity to appear on a TVOne series

New Friend Role for True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description
A true crime recreation series for TVOne is seeking a Black male actor to portray the “New Friend” role in Knoxville, Tennessee. Production is searching for young-looking talent comfortable participating in dramatic interview and reenactment scenes for television.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a friend character in reenactment scenes
• Participate in interview-style television scenes
• Follow direction from the production team
• Perform scripted dramatic content on camera

Requirements

• Black male, appearing 18–30
• Young-looking appearance
• Comfortable with dramatic television scenes
• Must be available for filming in Knoxville, TN

Compensation

• $125 per day
• Television production opportunity

CSI Role for True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description
A TVOne true crime recreation series is seeking a physically fit male actor to portray a CSI investigator in dramatic reenactment scenes filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. This television production is searching for talent comfortable appearing in crime-related scenes for a network series.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a CSI investigator in reenactment scenes
• Participate in dramatic crime-related television scenes
• Follow direction from producers and directors
• Work professionally on set during filming

Requirements

• Male in his 20s or 30s
• Physically fit appearance
• Comfortable with murder-related content
• Must be available for filming in Knoxville, TN

Compensation

• $100 per day
• Opportunity to work on a TVOne production