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Food Truck Worker – “911 Nashville” Background Actor

Job Description

“911 Nashville,” a 20th Century Television production, is seeking a male background actor to portray a food truck worker in Nashville, Tennessee. This non-union background acting opportunity is open to local talent who can bring a natural, authentic presence to the scene and remain available for an extended production day.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a food truck worker in background scenes.
• Perform natural background actions as directed by the production team.
• Follow on-set instructions and maintain continuity between takes.
• Remain professional and camera-ready throughout production.
• Be prepared for an extended filming day.

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 18–65.
• Diverse talent encouraged to apply.
• Must be able to portray a food truck worker.
• Must be a local hire in Nashville, Tennessee, or the surrounding area.
• Must be able to commit to at least 12 hours on set.

Compensation

• $100 guaranteed for up to 8 hours.
• $12.50 per hour base rate.
• Time-and-a-half applies after 8 hours.

Job Description

A non-union true crime reenactment series for network television is casting a male actor to portray “Bill” in an upcoming production filming in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. Production is seeking a performer who closely resembles the provided reference photo and can convincingly portray the character in dramatic reenactment scenes. The role involves scripted violence and murder-related subject matter, so applicants must be comfortable working with mature true crime content.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Bill in dramatic true crime reenactment scenes.
• Perform non-speaking actions and reactions appropriate to the storyline.
• Participate in scenes involving scripted violence and murder-related content.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Maintain character appearance and continuity throughout filming.

Requirements

• White male.
• In his 50s.
• Short gray hair.
• Must be comfortable with scripted violence and murder-related content.
• Must be able to work in the Knoxville, TN area.

Compensation

• $125 per day.
• Non-union role.

Job Description

“911 Nashville,” a 20th Century Television production, is casting an older female featured background actor to portray the mother of the “Man in Hoodie” for scenes filming in Nashville. The role will be picture-selected by the director and calls for a woman in her 70s who can naturally fit the character and work comfortably in a professional television production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the mother character in featured background scenes.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Maintain consistent appearance, positioning, and performance.
• Remain available throughout a potentially extended filming day.
• Work professionally with cast, crew, and other background performers.

Requirements

• Female, in her 70s.
• Must be local to Nashville, TN, or surrounding areas.
• Must be a new face; talent who recently worked as a flight passenger or wedding guest cannot be booked.
• Must be available regardless of final call time.
• Must be able to commit to potentially 12+ hours on set.
• Must be legally eligible to work and complete I-9 verification.
• Production cannot provide work visa sponsorship.

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours.
• $12.50 per hour with an 8-hour guarantee.

Job Description

“911 Nashville,” a 20th Century Television production, is casting a male featured background actor to portray the “Man in Hoodie” for scenes filming in the Nashville area. This role will be picture-selected by the director, so applicants should closely match the requested age range and be comfortable working as featured background on a professional television set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the Man in Hoodie in featured background scenes.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Maintain continuity in appearance, movement, and positioning.
• Remain available for a potentially extended production day.
• Work professionally alongside cast, crew, and background talent.

Requirements

• Male, ages 38–48.
• Must be local to Nashville, TN, or surrounding areas.
• Must be a new face; talent who recently worked as a flight passenger or wedding guest cannot be booked.
• Must be available regardless of final call time.
• Must be legally eligible to work and complete I-9 verification.
• Production cannot provide work visa sponsorship.

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours.
• $12.50 per hour with an 8-hour guarantee.

Luke Victim Role for True Crime TV Series

Job Description

A non-union true crime reenactment series for network television is seeking a male actor to portray Luke, a victim in a dramatic reenactment filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. This paid television role requires talent who can resemble the production’s reference character and comfortably perform serious scenes involving scripted violence and murder-related content. There is no scripted dialogue.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Luke, a victim, in a true crime television reenactment.
• Perform dramatic scenes involving scripted violence and murder-related content.
• Deliver believable nonverbal reactions and physical performances on camera.
• Follow all blocking, performance, and safety direction from the production team.
• Maintain character continuity throughout filming.
• Work professionally with the cast and crew on set.

Requirements

• White male talent in their 40s.
• Must have short brown hair.
• Must resemble the production’s reference character.
• Must be comfortable performing scripted violence and murder-related content.
• Must be able to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.
• Non-union production.
• No scripted dialogue required.

Compensation

• $200 per day.

Young Luke Role for True Crime TV Series

Job Description

A non-union true crime reenactment series for network television is seeking a male actor to portray Young Luke in Knoxville, Tennessee. This paid television role requires talent who can resemble the production’s reference character and perform serious dramatic material involving scripted violence and murder-related content. The role does not include scripted dialogue.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Young Luke in a true crime television reenactment.
• Perform dramatic scenes involving scripted violence and murder-related content.
• Deliver believable nonverbal reactions and physical performances on camera.
• Follow blocking, performance, and safety direction from the production team.
• Maintain character continuity throughout filming.
• Work professionally with the cast and crew on set.

Requirements

• White male talent in their 20s.
• Must have short brown hair.
• Must resemble the production’s reference character.
• Must be comfortable with scripted violence and murder-related content.
• Must be able to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.
• Non-union production.
• No scripted dialogue required.

Compensation

• $125 per day.

Detective for True Crime TV Series

Job Description

A non-union true crime reenactment series for network television is seeking a male actor to portray Detective 2 in Knoxville, Tennessee. This paid television role involves scripted violence and a murder-related scene but does not include scripted dialogue. Selected talent should be comfortable performing serious dramatic material in a professional production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a detective in a true crime reenactment television series.
• Perform in scripted violence and murder-related reenactment scenes.
• Deliver believable nonverbal reactions and physical performances on camera.
• Follow blocking, safety, and performance direction from the production team.
• Maintain character continuity throughout multiple takes and scenes.
• Work professionally with the cast and crew throughout filming.

Requirements

• White male talent in their late 50s to 60s.
• Bald with a clean-shaven face.
• Must resemble the production’s reference character.
• Must be comfortable performing scripted violence and murder-related content.
• Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Non-union production.
• No scripted dialogue required.

Compensation

• $150 per day.

Robert Role for True Crime TV Series

Job Description

A true crime television series for a major network is seeking a Black male actor to portray Robert in Knoxville, Tennessee. This paid casting opportunity is looking for talent in their 20s who can match the character’s required appearance and are comfortable running during filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Robert in a true crime television series.
• Perform required running and physical movement during filming.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout the shoot.
• Maintain character continuity across scenes and camera setups.
• Work professionally with the cast and crew on set.

Requirements

• Black male talent in their 20s.
• Must closely resemble the character reference provided by production.
• Must be comfortable running on camera.
• Must be able to work in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Must be available for the full production call as required.

Compensation

• $150 per day.
• Hotel accommodations provided.

Job Description

“911 Nashville,” a 20th Century Television production, is casting non-union background talent for an upcoming restaurant scene in Nashville, Tennessee. Production is seeking polished, sophisticated talent to portray upscale restaurant patrons, along with professional-looking performers to portray waitstaff. Selected talent should fit naturally into an elegant, high-end dining environment and be comfortable following direction throughout a potentially long production day.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an upscale restaurant patron or professional waitstaff member.
• Perform natural dining, socializing, or restaurant service actions as directed.
• Interact naturally with other background performers.
• Follow blocking and instructions from the production team.
• Maintain a polished and professional appearance throughout filming.

Requirements

• Upscale Restaurant Patrons: All genders, ages 25–70.
• Professional Waitstaff: All genders, ages 25–55.
• Polished and sophisticated appearance appropriate for a high-end restaurant.
• Must be a local hire in Nashville, TN or surrounding areas.
• Must be available regardless of the final call time and able to commit to 12+ hours if needed.
• New faces required. Talent who worked on the production within the past month as a flight passenger or wedding guest cannot be booked for this call.
• Must be legally authorized to work and provide acceptable I-9 documentation.

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours.
• $12.50 per hour with an 8-hour guarantee.
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours.

Job Description

Jupiter Casting is seeking an 18+ teen basketball player for a non-union network television series filming in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. The selected talent will appear on camera playing basketball and shooting hoops as part of a reenacted scene. Candidates should be comfortable demonstrating natural basketball movements and following production direction while filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Play basketball and shoot hoops on camera.
• Perform natural basketball movements for the scene.
• Follow direction and blocking from the production team.
• Maintain continuity during filming.

Requirements

• Must be an 18+ teen.
• Comfortable and capable of playing basketball.
• Able to perform naturally on camera.

Compensation

• $75 per day.