Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Hospital Background Actors for TV Series

Job Description
A television production is casting background actors to portray hospital staff and visitors in scenes filming in Nashville, Tennessee. Casting directors are seeking men and women to appear as nurses, doctors, orderlies, patients, and hospital visitors in a series set in the late 1990s. Talent will help create an authentic hospital environment by performing natural background actions throughout the scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray hospital staff or visitors in background scenes

• Perform natural actions such as walking through hospital hallways or interacting in waiting areas

• Follow direction from the production team to maintain scene continuity

• Help create a realistic hospital setting during filming

Requirements

• Ages 18–65

• All genders and ethnicities are encouraged to apply

• Must be able to portray roles such as nurses, doctors, orderlies, patients, or visitors

• Must be local to the Nashville, Tennessee area

• Must be comfortable working long filming days if required

• Able to follow on-set direction and maintain consistent background performance

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours of work ($12.50/hour)

• Overtime paid after 8 hours if applicable

• $30 fitting bump added to the workday if a fitting is required

Male Actor to Portray Police Officer for TV Series

Job Description
A television series filming in the Nashville, Tennessee area is casting a male actor to portray a police officer in featured background scenes. This non-union background role may have the potential to become recurring throughout the production. Casting directors are seeking talent with a clean-cut appearance who can convincingly portray law enforcement in a professional television environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a police officer in featured background scenes for a television series

• Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team on set

• Maintain continuity and professionalism during filming

• Participate in multiple scenes as part of the production’s background cast

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 25–55

• Clothing size range 36–40 in pants (waist size)

• Clean-shaven appearance (mustaches may be approved)

• Comfortable portraying a law enforcement role on camera

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Nashville or Franklin, Tennessee

Compensation

• $125 for up to 8 hours of work

• Guaranteed rate of $156.25 for 8 hours

• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours

• $30 fitting compensation

FOX Sports Fans for Paid Home Filming Project

Job Description
A casting team is seeking passionate FOX Sports fans in the Nashville, Tennessee area to participate in a paid video project. Producers are looking for die-hard sports fans whose homes come alive during game day. Selected participants will share their traditions, favorite teams, and stories about watching sports on FOX. Filming will take place in participants’ homes with a small production crew.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in an on-camera interview about your favorite FOX Sports teams and personalities

• Share stories about your game-day rituals, traditions, and watch parties

• Allow filming inside your home with a small production crew

• Be available for filming at the end of March or early April

Requirements

• Must live in or near Nashville, Tennessee

• Must be a passionate FOX Sports fan

• Comfortable appearing on camera and sharing personal stories

• Must be available during the scheduled filming window

Compensation

• $750 if selected for filming

Tubi Fans for Paid Home Filming Project

Job Description
A casting team is looking for passionate Tubi fans in the Nashville, Tennessee area to participate in a paid video project. Producers want real viewers who regularly watch and recommend Tubi content. Selected participants will share their favorite shows, movies, and viewing habits while discussing how Tubi fits into their everyday entertainment routine. Filming will take place in participants’ homes with a small production crew.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in an on-camera interview about your favorite Tubi shows and movies

• Share stories about your viewing habits and favorite genres on Tubi

• Allow a small production crew to film in your home

• Be available for filming at the end of March or early April

Requirements

• Must live in or near Nashville, Tennessee

• Must be an active Tubi viewer or fan of the platform

• Comfortable speaking on camera about your entertainment preferences

• Must be available during the filming window

Compensation

• $750 if selected

Plainclothes Customers for Ford Commercial

Job Description
A Ford commercial is casting background actors to portray everyday customers in a dealership or business environment. The production is looking for natural, relatable individuals who can represent customers interacting in a professional setting. These roles will help create authentic scenes that reflect everyday automotive customer experiences.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a customer in background scenes

• Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team

• Perform natural interactions appropriate for a dealership setting

• Help create a realistic customer environment on camera

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 20–30

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Conservative, everyday appearance

• Comfortable appearing in background scenes for a commercial production

• Must be able to work in the Nashville, Tennessee area as a local hire

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA background rate: $448.70 for 8 hours (weekend double scale)

• Time and a half after 8 hours; double time after 10 hours

• Full usage and buyout included

Upscale Couples for Ford Commercial

Job Description
A Ford commercial is casting upscale couples for background roles in a professional lifestyle setting. The production is looking for well-presented individuals who can portray confident business professionals dressed in business attire. Real couples are encouraged to apply together, though individual submissions will also be considered.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a professional couple in background scenes

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Participate in lifestyle scenes that reflect a polished, upscale environment

• Maintain professional presence while filming

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 30–40

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must have professional business attire such as suits

• Real couples encouraged to apply together, but individuals may also apply

• Must be able to work in the Nashville, Tennessee area as a local hire

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA background rate: $448.70 for 8 hours (weekend double scale)

• Time and a half after 8 hours; double time after 10 hours

• Full usage and buyout included

Auto Technicians for Ford Commercial

Job Description
A Ford commercial is casting background actors to portray auto technicians in an upcoming production filming in the Nashville, Tennessee area. The production is looking for individuals who can realistically represent automotive professionals working in a service environment. Talent with real automotive or technical experience is encouraged to apply to help bring authenticity to the scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an auto technician in background scenes

• Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team

• Perform natural movements appropriate for a service shop environment

• Help create a realistic automotive workplace setting on camera

Requirements

• Male, ages 30–45

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must look like an auto technician or mechanic

• Automotive or repair experience is a plus

• Must be able to work in the Nashville, Tennessee area as a local hire

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA background rate: $448.70 for 8 hours (weekend double scale)

• Time and a half after 8 hours; double time after 10 hours

• Full usage and buyout included

Featured Background Actors to Portray Witnesses for TV Series

Job Description
A television production is casting featured background actors to portray witnesses in an upcoming project filming in the Nashville, Tennessee area. The scene will require performers who can deliver natural, realistic reactions while supporting the storytelling of a dramatic sequence. This opportunity is ideal for actors looking to gain on-set experience and appear in a featured background role in a professional television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a witness in a featured background role

• React naturally during dramatic scene filming

• Follow direction from the director and assistant directors

• Participate in wardrobe fittings prior to filming

• Maintain professionalism while working on a television set

Requirements

• Black male actors ages 25–70

• Must be local to the Nashville, Tennessee area (Antioch local hires preferred)

• Available for a wardrobe fitting prior to filming

• Comfortable working as featured background in a dramatic scene

• Flexible schedule and able to work extended filming hours if needed

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours ($12.50 per hour guarantee)

• Time and a half after 8 hours

• $30 additional compensation for wardrobe fitting

FOX Network Fans for Documentary-Style Video Project

Job Description
A documentary-style video project is seeking passionate FOX network fans to share how their favorite shows and personalities are part of their everyday lives. The production is looking for authentic viewers in the Nashville area who enjoy FOX programming such as sports broadcasts, news segments, reality competitions, or streaming content. Selected participants will be filmed in their homes while discussing traditions, routines, and memorable moments connected to the shows they love.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a filmed interview about your favorite FOX programs
• Share personal stories, traditions, and routines connected to FOX shows
• Appear on camera in your home environment with a small production crew
• Engage in natural conversations about viewing habits and fandom

Requirements

• Must be based in the Nashville area
• Genuine fan of FOX programming, including sports, news, reality shows, or streaming content
• Comfortable being filmed at home for a documentary-style project
• Willing to share personal stories and experiences related to television viewing habits

Compensation

• $750 if selected for filming

Protesters for TV Series “Scarpetta” Season 2

Job Description
A television production is casting background actors to portray protesters for Scarpetta Season 2 filming in Nashville, Tennessee. This scene is set in the late 1990s and will feature protest groups on both sides of a capital punishment debate. Casting directors are seeking a wide range of background performers, including younger adults who can portray teenagers.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray protesters in background scenes for a television series

• Follow direction from the production team and background coordinators

• Participate in large crowd scenes depicting demonstrations

• Wear wardrobe that fits a late-1990s setting (guidelines will be provided)

• Be available for the full filming day as scheduled by production

Requirements

• All genders, ages 18–70

• Production is especially seeking 18–20-year-olds who can portray younger characters

• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Nashville, Tennessee area

• Comfortable participating in protest-style crowd scenes related to capital punishment themes

• Available for scheduled filming dates and flexible with call times

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours of work

• Overtime paid after 8 hours where applicable

• Must be available for up to 12 hours on set