Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Bodyguard for “Pop Star Clone”

Job Description

The short-form vertical production “Pop Star Clone” is seeking day player for a bodyguard role in Knoxville, Tennessee. Role require two filming days, and the body double also requires a paid fitting. The preliminary schedule is subject to change.

Job Responsibilities

• Bodyguard: Portray a bodyguard and perform a kidnapping stunt under a stunt coordinator’s direction.
• Follow production direction throughout the booking.

Requirements

• Tall, muscular male physically capable of performing the coordinated kidnapping stunt.
• Be available for two filming days.
• Be available to work in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.
• Submit your full name, height, weight, city, state, and agent information, if applicable.
• Include two current photos: one shoulders-up and one full-body.

Compensation

• Bodyguard: $150 per filming day.

George Role in “Snapped” True Crime Series

Job Description

The true crime recreation series “Snapped,” episode 3720, sought a male actor to portray George in Knoxville, Tennessee. The role called for a thin-framed White man in his late 20s–30s with blonde or light brown hair. Casting for this role is now closed.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray George in true crime recreation scenes.
• Perform scenes involving murder-related content.
• Follow the production team’s direction during filming.

Requirements

• White male in his late 20s–30s.
• Thin frame.
• Blonde or light brown hair.
• Comfortable with murder-related content.
• Available to film in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Compensation

• $200 per day worked.
• Hotel accommodation provided.

Background Extras for Video Production

Job Description

A video production in Los Angeles is casting four background extras to appear in an upcoming project. This opportunity is open to adults who are local to the Los Angeles area and interested in gaining on-set experience as background talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background extra in a video production.
• Follow direction from the production team while on set.
• Perform natural background actions as required for each scene.
• Work professionally and cooperatively with the cast and crew.
• Remain available throughout the required production period.

Requirements

• Must be 18 or older.
• Must be located in Los Angeles, California.
• Comfortable appearing on camera as background talent.
• Reliable and able to follow production direction.
• No previous acting experience specified.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Catering will be provided on set.

Experienced Actors for New Stage Production

Job Description

An exciting new stage production is seeking experienced actors to join its upcoming theatrical run. The production is looking for dedicated performers who can fully commit to an extensive rehearsal and performance schedule. Both principal and understudy opportunities may be available, offering actors the chance to collaborate closely with the creative team and bring compelling characters to life on stage.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform assigned roles in a professional stage production.
• Participate fully in scheduled rehearsals and performances.
• Learn scripts, blocking, character work, and other required performance material.
• Collaborate professionally with directors, cast members, and the production team.
• Follow creative direction and contribute to the development of the production.
• Understudies will participate in the complete rehearsal process and perform on selected show nights.

Requirements

• Previous acting experience is required.
• Strong stage performance and character-development skills.
• Must be able to commit fully to the rehearsal and performance schedule.
• Reliable, professional, and able to work collaboratively with an ensemble.
• Understudy performers must be prepared to participate in the full rehearsal process.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity; compensation details will be discussed with selected talent.

Actors for “Kick the Bucket” Short Film

Job Description

The short film “Kick the Bucket” is casting actors for an upcoming production in association with the University of Arizona. The story follows a suicidal man, recently released from an asylum, whose old friend confronts him with a gun, a bucket list, and an unusual proposition. This dramatic short film explores dark and sensitive subject matter and is seeking performers capable of bringing emotionally complex characters to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a scripted role in the short film “Kick the Bucket.”
• Portray emotionally complex and dramatic material authentically.
• Collaborate with the director, fellow actors, and production crew.
• Follow creative direction during rehearsals and filming.
• Approach sensitive subject matter professionally and respectfully.

Requirements

• Must be comfortable performing material involving suicide, mental health themes, and firearms.
• Strong dramatic acting and character-development skills.
• Able to deliver emotionally challenging material on camera.
• Must be able to work with the production in Tucson, Arizona.
• Reliable and professional throughout rehearsals and production.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity; compensation details will be discussed with selected talent.

Donna – “I’d Kill to Be You” True Crime Series

Job Description

A nonunion casting opportunity is available for a Black female actor in her 50s–60s to portray Donna in episode 208 of “I’d Kill to Be You.” Filming takes place in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. This one-scene role portrays the perpetrator’s friend during an interview with detectives. With no scripted audio, the performance relies on expressive reactions and physical storytelling. The filming schedule is pending.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Donna during a true crime recreation scene involving a detective interview.
• Convey the character’s reactions through facial expressions and body language.
• Follow direction to support the scene’s storytelling.

Requirements

• Black female actor in her 50s–60s.
• Available to film in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.
• Comfortable performing without scripted audio.
• Include two current photos: one full-body and one shoulders-up.
• Stand straight and have someone else take the photos without sunglasses, hats, or filters.

Compensation

• $75 per day.
• One scene.
• Nonunion production.

Male Background Actors to Portray 1983 Police Officers

Job Description

A television film based on a documentary is seeking local Caucasian and African American male background actors to portray police officers in scenes set in 1983. Filming takes place in East Point, Georgia. These paid, non-speaking roles require a period-appropriate appearance and confirmed availability.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a police officer in scenes set in 1983.
• Follow production direction and maintain continuity between takes.
• Wear the provided uniform with your own required footwear and white T-shirt.

Requirements

• Caucasian or African American men ages 25–60; older applicants with a youthful appearance may be considered.
• Be local to the East Point, Georgia area.
• Have confirmed availability. Do not submit while awaiting confirmation from another production.
• Own black tactical or work boots and a white T-shirt.
• Have a hairstyle appropriate for 1983: no dreadlocks, locs, twists, braids, man buns, ponytails, crew cuts, or undershaved styles.
• No earrings or ear gauges.
• Be clean-shaven or have a 1980s-style mustache. Beards must be trimmed and appropriate to the period.
• Submit three recent photos, including one full-body photo.
• Include your name, age, phone number, height, and weight.
• Provide jacket, neck, shirt, sleeve, waist, pants, and shoe sizes.
• Confirm whether you own black work boots and state your distance from East Point.
• Be available for a call time that is yet to be confirmed.

Compensation

• $140 for 12 hours.
• Uniform provided.

Male Background Actors to Portray ATF Agents, Police Officers, and a Paramedic

Job Description

A television film based on a documentary is seeking Caucasian male background actors ages 24–58 for non-speaking roles in East Point, Georgia. Available roles include one ATF agent, two police officers, and one paramedic.

Selected performers should prepare for a possible afternoon-to-overnight filming schedule, approximately 1 p.m.–1 a.m. The final call time is to be confirmed.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an ATF agent, police officer, or paramedic in film scenes.
• Follow the production team’s direction during filming.
• Maintain consistent wardrobe and actions between takes.

Requirements

• Caucasian men ages 24–58.
• Be available to film in East Point, Georgia.
• Be available for the potential afternoon-to-overnight schedule.
• Have black tactical or work boots and tactical pants, specifically required for the ATF role.
• Submit three recent photos, including one full-body photo.
• Include your name, age, phone number, height, and weight.
• Provide jacket, neck, shirt, sleeve, waist, pants, and shoe sizes.
• State your distance from East Point, Georgia.
• Use the email subject line corresponding to your selected role.

Compensation

• $140 for 12 hours.
• All roles are non-speaking background positions.

Multicultural Background Actors for “911 Nashville”

Job Description

“911 Nashville” is seeking nonunion background talent ages 18–65 of all genders for a multicultural scene. This casting opportunity is specifically for people of Asian, Southeast Asian, and African descent who can work as local hires in Nashville, Tennessee, and surrounding areas.

Some bookings will include the use of a performer’s vehicle for additional compensation. Applicants without a suitable vehicle are also welcome.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in a multicultural television scene.
• Follow production direction throughout filming.
• Provide your vehicle for filming if selected for a vehicle booking.

Requirements

• Be ages 18–65; all genders are welcome.
• Be of Asian, Southeast Asian, or African descent.
• Be local to Nashville or surrounding areas.
• Commit to potential filming days of 12 or more hours, regardless of call time.
• Be prepared to receive your call time the afternoon before filming.
• For vehicle bookings, have a vehicle that is not white.
• Submit your full name, height, age confirmation, city, state, and cell number.
• Indicate whether you have a Tennessee driver’s license or ID; this is not required to submit.
• Include your vehicle’s make, model, and color, if applicable.
• Attach three current photos, including at least one full-body photo, showing your current hairstyle and appearance without filters, hats, or sunglasses.
• Complete the production’s I-9 verification and provide acceptable original documents on set.
• The notice excludes applicants with employer-specific work visas sponsored by another employer or agent; production cannot provide visa sponsorship.
• Submit by email only. DMs and texts are not accepted.

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours, with an eight-hour guarantee.
• Base rate of $12.50 per hour, with time and a half after eight hours.
• Additional $25 if your vehicle is used.

Female Background Actors for “Women Like Us” House Party Scenes

Job Description

The feature film “Women Like Us” is seeking confident, glamorous women for paid, non-speaking background roles in Oyster Bay, New York. Performers will portray house party guests who have had a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL). Transportation from New York City is provided.

The scenes involve revealing wardrobe and lying in a bed with multiple people in a scene depicting the aftermath of sexual activity. No nudity is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a house party guest in feature film background scenes.
• Follow production direction and maintain continuity between takes.
• Participate in the described bed scene while wearing revealing attire.

Requirements

• Women with a confident, glamorous appearance suited to portraying characters with a BBL look.
• Be comfortable wearing scanty or revealing wardrobe without nudity.
• Be comfortable lying in bed with multiple people in a post-coital scene.
• Be available for both scheduled filming days in Oyster Bay.
• Follow the submission instructions in the original casting notice.
• Actual BBL surgery is not explicitly required in the provided post.

Compensation

• Paid background work; the rate is not specified.
• Transportation from New York City is provided.