CASTING CALLS: knoxville
This list features upcoming casting calls in the knoxville area. If you're interested in knoxville castings, see the submission instructions at the end of each casting call description.
SHORT FILM IN KNOXVILLE
Friday, January 23 2026
Short Film
Genre: Intimate Family Drama / LGBTQ+ Character-Driven Drama
Location: [Knoxville, TN]
Shooting Dates: [Saturday, February 21st]
Compensation: [Unpaid / Copy, Credit, Meals]
Union Status: [Non-Union]
Production Type: Short Film (Festival Submission & Portfolio Project)
Logline:
When a young woman stays by her terminally ill mother’s side, she must
navigate a lifetime of judgment and religious tension, while her steadfast
partner fights to prove that love, not fear, is what will carry her through.
Roles:
1. JANET (50s to 60s, female, any ethnicity)
Blake’s mother. A woman of faith whose deep religious convictions have
isolated her from her daughter. Stern and proud, yet her rigidity hides
profound fear and love. As her health fades, her beliefs clash with her
humanity, leading to moments of raw vulnerability and regret.
Character Notes: A layered performance, must balance moral conviction,
guilt, and love; ability to transition from coldness to emotional honesty.
2. AMANDA (early 20s, female, any ethnicity)
Blake’s partner. Grounded, calm, and fiercely compassionate. Amanda
embodies truth and resilience, standing up for love even in uncomfortable
moments. Though she appears composed, her emotional intelligence and
vulnerability drive the story’s most powerful exchange.
Character Notes: The actor should be comfortable with emotionally charged
dialogue and stillness; strong presence with understated delivery.
3. BLAKE (early 20s, female, any ethnicity)
A quiet strength lies beneath her exhaustion. Blake is tender, loyal, and deeply
empathetic — a young woman torn between her love for her mother and her
loyalty to her partner. She carries the emotional weight of peacekeeping and
the pain of never being fully accepted.
Character Notes: Emotionally nuanced role; actor should convey depth
through subtle expression and internal struggle.
4. STEVE (40s–50s, male, any ethnicity)
A calm, professional doctor who delivers the film’s opening exposition. Brief
role but sets the emotional tone of the scene.
Character Notes: Grounded, empathetic presence.
Setting & Style:
The film is set entirely in an emergency at night. A contained,
dialogue-driven story focused on performance, intimacy, and emotional
realism. Think Disobedience, Mass, or The Father.
Themes:
Faith vs. identity • Mother-daughter reconciliation • The courage to love
truthfully • The quiet power of forgiveness
Submission Instructions:
● Headshot, Full Body, & Resume
● Short introduction or self-tape (1 minute max) telling us about yourself
● Performance reel or sample scene (if available)
Subject line: OUT OF THE PICTURE — [Role Name]
NATIONAL TV SHOW FILMING IN KNOXVILLE
Tuesday, January 20 2026
Story- Shooting at a frat house at University of Kentucky
Filming January 21-23 IN KNOXVILLE, TN. Schedule is not likely going to change.
National TV Show - The Killer Among Us
Trent, victim- White male, blonde hair, football build. 18-early 20's. Wednesday around 7pm. $135/day- minimal scenes
Shane, perp- White male, brown hair, athletic build. 18-early 20's. Wednesday, 6pm, minimal scenes. $135/day
Sean, friend/witness- White male, average/thin/athletic build. 18-early 20's. Dark eyes and hair. Wednesday 7pm and Thursday 2pm. $125/day
Holly, witness- White female, short blonde, curly hair. Wednesday 7pm. $100/day
Antonio, witness- Black male, 18-20's. Needed Wednesday around 7pm and Thursday around 2pm. $100/day
Antonio's girlfriend- Female, 18-20's. Needed Wednesday around 7pm. $75
Matt- White male, 18-20's. Football player type. Wednesday, 7pm Thursday 4:30pm. $100/day
Chris- White male, dark hair, 18-20's. Athletic build. Wednesday evening. $100/day
Detective Don- White male, 40's. Needed Wednesday 2pm Thursday 2pm. $150/day- brown hair or graying
Detective extra- Any male, 40's.Needed Wednesday 2pm Thursday 2pm. $150/day
Tom, attorney- White male, late 30's, dark hair and dark eyes. Average/thin build. Thursday evening $100/day
Submit headshot and full body, age, location, stats/sizes, contact, and resume/previous experience to
[email protected] with the role you would like to submit for in the subject line.
TV SERIES FILMS IN KNOXVILLE
Sunday, January 18 2026
New series for Oxygen Network.
Filming in the Knoxville, TN area January 21-23.
Schedule unavailable at this time must have availability January 21-23. Please list conflicts with your submission. Series is true crime recreation with no scripted audio. ASL conversations will be ad lib.
Eric, victim- White male, thin build, short light hair. 18-early 20's- college-aged student. Eric was a deaf, gay man with cerebral palsy. Seeking talent who is fluent in ASL. This role includes scripted violence where he is shoved. Please list your experience with ASL in your submission. $200/day + some travel included.
Ben- White male, full build, short, military-style haircut. 18-early 20's. Ben was a student at a well-known college for deaf & hard of hearing students. He is found dead in his dorm room. Must be comfortable lying on the ground under blankets. Please list your experience with ASL in your submission. $200/day + some travel included.
Joseph, perp- Pacific Islander male. 18-20's. Short black hair, dark eyes. He is a student at a well-known college for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. This role includes scripted violence. $200/day + some travel included.
NATIONAL TV SHOW FILMING IN KNOXVILLE
Tuesday, January 06 2026
KNOXVILLE, TN AREA CASTING CALL for a New Series- filming January 7-9th!
Roles:
CSI TECH #1- Female, should be physically fit, 30s
Likely needed for filming 7pm Friday 1/9
RATE $75/DAY
CSI TECH #2 AND #3- Male or female, 30s-40s, should be physically fit, clean cut. Likely needed for filming Friday 7pm 1/9
RATE $75/DAY
KEITH/ ATTORNEY- Black male, 40s, Bald, should own professional wardrobe. Likely needed Thrusday 7pm. RATE $75/DAY
DETECTIVE MADDOX- White male, bald, goatee, 50s, should own professional wardrobe. Likely needed Thursday 3pm. RATE $135/DAY
GBI AGENT- Male, 40s-50, should be clean cut and comfortable portraying law enforcement. Likely needed Thursday 3pm. RATE $100/DAY
FBI AGENT AND OFFICERS- Physically fit males and females, 30-40s, Should be comfortable portraying law enforcement. Likely needed Thursday 4pm. RATE $75/DAY
SECRETARIAL ASSISTANT- Female, 30s, should be physically fit. Likely needed Friday 1pm. RATE $75/DAY
This is a non union/ true crime recreation series for network television.
PINK BRIDE RUNWAY MODELS IN KNOXVILLE
Saturday, January 03 2026
The Pink Bride runway event in Knoxville is Sunday, January 4th 2026.
We have been contacted for the below sample sizes:
Designer requests models with these measurement requirements:
SAMPLE SIZE 6
36-28-40
SAMPLE PLUS SIZE 18
44-37-48
SAMPLE PLUS SIZE 20
46-40-50
Regular size 10, 12, 14
You can submit through your online profile or by email to [email protected]
TV SHOW CASTING CALL - FILMS IN KNOXVILLE
Monday, December 15 2025
CASTING CALL: SPD3622
Filming in Knoxville, TN
Tues. 12/16 & Wed. 12/17 (some roles not needed both days)
Roles:
[FIRST RESPONDER] Male or female, open ethnicity. Athletic build. Comfortable with scripted violence and murder content. Rendering aid to victim after shooting. Filming Tues. 12/16 (estimated call time 6:30PM). Rate - $100/day (flat. no hotel, travel or stipend).
[NEIGHBOR] Male or female, open ethnicity. Filming Wed. 12/17(estimated call time 3PM). Rate - $75/day (flat. no hotel, travel or stipend).
[KAREN] Female, 30s-40s. Comfortable with scripted violence and murder content. Present for shooting. Filming Tues. 12/16 (estimated call time 5:30PM). Rate - $125/day (flat. no hotel, travel or stipend).
[SARA] White female, 40's. Curly hair, shoulder length or shorter. Hair color not specific. Must be comfortable with scripted violence and murder content. Filming Tues. 12/16 (estimated call time 5:30PM). Rate - $125/day (flat. no hotel, travel or stipend).
This series is a non-union, true crime recreation series for network television. No scripted audio.
NEW TV SERIES FILMING IN KNOXVILLE
Monday, November 17 2025
NEW SERIES!!!
Network casting call
Knoxville, TN
Filming November 18-20
Schedules are preliminary and subject to change.
Non-union, true crime recreation series with no scripted audio. Day rate only, no travel or stipends.
**Roles listed**
Role: JUDY, SUSPECT
Description: White female, approx. 5'4, 60's. She was the victim's housekeeper
Rate: $100/day, 1 scene
Notable content: none
Prelim schedule: Thursday
Requirements: Must be able to walk, stand for long periods of time, sit.
Role: WAYNE, SUSPECT
Description: White male, thin build, scruffy hair and facial hair. late 50's-60's.
Rate: $135/day
Notable content: none
Prelim schedule: Wednesday and Thursday
Requirements: Must be able to walk, stand for long periods of time, sit.
Terri, perp's wife- White female, 30's-early 40's. Thin build, short brown hair or hair with highlights.
Description: She is the wife of the suspect and gives him an alibi.
Rate: $75, 1 scene
Notable content: none
Prelim Schedule: Wednesday
Requirements: Must be able to walk, stand for long periods of time, sit.
Role: CASINO FRIEND
Description: White male, big & tall build, brown full head of hair, clean cut and shaven.
Rate: $75/day
Notable content: Gambling
Prelim schedule: Wednesday
Requirements: Must be able to walk, stand for long periods of time, sit.
Role: EARL, PERP'S FATHER
Description: White male, 6', 180lbs, late 60's-80's. Average/full build, balding on top, brown hair, clean shaven
Rate: $135/day
Notable content: Body discovery
Prelim schedule: Thursday
Requirements: Must be able to walk, stand for long periods of time, sit.
Role: DR. BOB, VICTIM'S FIANCE
Description: White male, 6', 180lbs, 60's-80's. (reality, he was in his 80's) Average/full build, balding on top, white hair, clean shaven
Rate: $135/day
Notable content: Body discovery
Prelim schedule: Thursday
Requirements: Must be able to walk, stand for long periods of time, sit.
Role: DETECTIVE KELLEY
Description: White female, long white or blonde hair (well past shoulders- no highlights). Average build, 40's-50's
Rate: $150/day, no travel or lodging
Notable content: Walking, carries a non-firing prop weapon
Prelim schedule: Wednesday and Thursday
Requirements: Must be able to walk, stand for long periods of time, sit.
Role: DETECTIVE SCOTT
Description: White male, full/muscular build, shaved completely bald head, clean-shaven. late 40's-early 60's
Rate: $150/day, no travel or lodging
Notable content: Walking, carries a non-firing prop weapon
Prelim schedule: Wednesday and Thursday
Requirements: Must be able to walk, stand for long periods of time, sit.
TRUE CRIME TV CASTING CALL
Sunday, November 16 2025
CASTING CALL- filming in KNOXVILLE, TN November 17th
*note that call times are preliminary and subject to changes.
This is a true crime recreation series for network television.
Roles:
ANTHONY- 60s, Black male, should be comfortable lying on the ground for periods of time, victim of a hit and run. Likely needed Monday 6:30pm. RATE $125/DAY
OFFICER 1- Male, 30-40s, physically fit, should be comfortable handling prop weapon/ portraying law enforcement. Likely needed Monday 9pm. RATE $150/DAY
OFFICER 2 AND 3- Male, 30-40s, physically fit, should be comfortable handling prop weapon/ portraying law enforcement. Likely needed Monday 3:30pm. RATE $150/DAY
SISTER 1 AND 2- Black females, 20-40yo, should be comfortable with scripted gun violence. Likely needed Monday 9pm. RATE $125/DAY +HOTEL
FRIEND 1 AND 2- Black male or female, 20s, hanging with friends on porch. Likely needed Monday 3:30pm. RATE $75/DAY
DETECTIVE 2- Male, should be physically fit, clean cut/ comfortable handling prop weapon, portraying law enforcement. Likely needed Monday 5:45pm and Tuesday noon. RATE $150/DAY
OFFICER 4- Male, 30-40s, physically fit, should be comfortable handling prop weapon/ portraying law enforcement. Likely needed Tuesday 6:30pm. RATE $125/DAY
FATAL ATTRACTION TV SHOW CASTING
Tuesday, November 11 2025
CASTING CALL: FA1716-
FILMING IN KNOXVILLE, TN
Films NOVEMBER 12-13TH
This is a non union project, true crime recreation series for Network Television. Multiple roles available, schedule is preliminary and subject to changes.
ROLES:
Detective Jones- white male, 50s, clean shaven, light to brown clean cut hair/ should be comfortable portraying law enforcement, handling prop weapon. Likely needed Wednesday noon and Thursday 2pm.
RATE $150/DAY
CALLER 1- Black female, 40s+yo, calls 911 to archive audio, at the crime scene when first responders arrive. Likely needed Thursday around 4:30pm.
RATE $150/DAY
CALLER #2- Black female, 30s, calls 911 to archive audio afterwitnessing the car drive away, goes to the police station to report. Likely needed Wednesday 4pm, and Thursday 5pm.
RATE $150/DAY
EMT- Male, 30-40yo, physically fit, should be able to squat for periods of time/ portraying first responder. Likely needed Thursday 7pm
RATE $125/DAY
MALIK'S MOM- Black female, late 40-50s, interviews with Malik at their home. Likely needed Thursday 4:30pm.
RATE $100/DAY
MALIK'S BEST FRIEND- Black male, 20s, interviewed by detectives. Likely needed Wednesday 5pm
RATE $100/DAY
BOBBY- Black male, 20s, interviewed by detectives. Likely needed Thursday 2:30pm.
RATE $100/DAY
KENNIESE- Black female, 20s, interviewed by detectives, Likely needed Thursday 2:30pm.
RATE $100/DAY
EXTRAS AND STAND INS FOR FEATURES FILM
Tuesday, September 23 2025
Submitting talent for the following extras and stand-ins for the feature film, My Mayfly, being filmed here in Knoxville.
4 girls to act as siblings at a fishing / lake scene.
Date: Thursday, September 4th
Location: Carl Cowan Park
Call time: TBD (estimated 6:30A)
Duration: 3-4 hours
Ages: 5-12 years old
Extras for a restaurant scene
Date: Wednesday, September 10th
Call Time: TBD (estimated 6:30A)
Duration: 4-6 hrs.
Ages: 20s, 30s, 40s
We need (6) dinners, (2) waitresses, (1) Hostess, and (1) Chef; We’d also like to have a diverse cast.
Stand-In for Lead and Supporting Cast
09/18 Thursday
09/19 Friday
09/20 Saturday
9/24 Wednesday
9/25 Thursday
9/26 Friday
Pay is $15/hr
Submit headshot and full body, age, location, stats/sizes, contact, and resume/previous experience to
[email protected]
SPD 3611 FILMS IN KNOXVILLE
Monday, September 08 2025
CASTING CALL: SPD 3611
Filming in Knoxville, TN
True Crime TV
Roles:
COLBY - Black female, early 20's. Rate - $150/day + hotel if needed. Filming Tues. 9/9 & Wed. 9/10
YOUNG VANESSA - Black female, 10-12 years old. Scenes will not involve graphic content. Rate - $100/day (flat. no hotel, travel or stipend). Filming Wed. 9/10 (estimated call time 4:30PM)
YOUNG REOLA - Black female, 12-15 years old. Scenes will not involve graphic content. Rate - $100/day (flat. no hotel, travel or stipend). Filming Wed. 9/10 (estimated call time 4:30PM)
PREACHER - Black male, 40's-50's. Rate - $125/day (flat. no hotel, travel or stipend). Filming Tues. 9/9
This series is a non-union, true crime recreation series for network television.
NATIONAL TV SHOW FILMS IN KNOXVILLE
Saturday, September 06 2025
CASTING CALL: KNOXVILLE, TN AREA
FILMING SEPTEMBER 9-10TH
FA1648 Roles:
DETECTIVE 2- Male, Late 30-40s, should be physically fit, clean cut and own well fitting professional wardrobe. Should be comfortable portraying law enforcement. Likely needed Tuesday evening and Wednesday afternoon. RATE $150/DAYS WORKED
DAUGHTER- Black female, late 30s, no photo to resemble. Should be comfortable with murder content/ extreme emotion
Likely needed Tuesday and Wedneseday early afternoon. RATE $150/DAY +HOTEL
EMT- Any person, physically fit, should be comfortable portraying first responder to scene. Likely needed Tuesday early evening. RATE $125/DAY
CSI- Black, Latino, Mixed race, physically fit male, likely needed Wednesday evening. RATE $100/DAY
This series is a non-union, true crime recreation series for network television.
FATAL ATTRACTION EPISODE 1706
Sunday, August 31 2025
CASTING CALL: FA1706 (Multiple roles available!)
Filming in Knoxville, TN- September 3-4th, schedule is preliminary and subject to slight changes.
Roles:
DETECTIVE 2- White male, late 30-40s, clean cut, physically fit and should own well fitting professional wardrobe and be comfortable portraying law enforcement. Likely needed Wedneseday 4pm and Thursday 5pm. RATE $150/DAY
OFFICER 1- Black male, 30-40s, clean cut, physically fit and should be comfortable portraying law enforcement/first responder. Likely needed Thursday around 3pm. RATE $150/DAY
OFFICER 2- Any ethnicity male, 30-40s, clean cut, physically fit and should be comfortable portraying law enforcement/ first responder. Likely needed Thursday around 3pm. RATE $150/DAY
EMT- Any ethnicity male, 30s, should be clean cut/fit, comfortable portraying first responder to body likely needed Thursday around 3pm. RATE $125/DAY
POLYGRAPH EXAMINER- Male, 40-60yo, should own professional wardrobe. Likely needed Wednesday 3pm. RATE $100/DAY
NEW WIFE- Asian Female, 30s, filing for divorce, drops important information with attorneys/ perp's wife. Likely needed Wednesday 3pm. RATE $125/DAY
ATTORNEY 1 AND 2- Any ethnicity male, 40-60s, should own professional wardrobe and be clean cut. Likely needed for filming Wednesday 3pm. RATE $100/DAY
BELINDA- White female, 30s, physically fit/ interviews with detectives, letting them know about ex. Likely needed for filming Wednesday 4pm. RATE $100/DAY
This series is a non-union, true crime recreation series for network television.
COMMERCIAL FILMS IN KNOXVILLE
Tuesday, August 26 2025
Commercial Casting Notice
Shoot in Knoxville Thursday, Aug 28th -
Vanessa - 20s- No specific ethnicity. Pretty but in a fabricated type of way, stylish and confident on the outside but underneath a little insecure craving validation from men (or Jackson in this sense) She’s Nervous and giggly trying to juggle her fear of dying with her desire to flatter Jackson. Needed 7pm-11pm. Pays $75
Trevor - 20s- Asian, or Ethnically Ambiguous, average height, average build, maybe wears glasses. Quiet but antsy, overstimulated with fear, doing most of his talking with facial and body language.
Needed 7pm-11pm. Pays $75
Jackson / Luke - 20s- Caucasian, average height, pretty boy, popular jock type, Smart Jock though not dumb. Probably has wealthy parents, dad is the superstar coach of the team so he’s held to a high standard.
Needed 3pm-11pm. Pays $150
Fall Into Fashion Runway Event at West Town Mall in Knoxville
Monday, August 18 2025
Fall Into Fashion
Runway Event at West Town Mall in Knoxville
Sponsored by Gage Talent and Simon Malls
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025 @ 2pm
Ages: 5+
Sizes: All sizes welcome
Submission deadline is August 18th but don’t delay if you want to participate because some stores/sizes book quickly!
We love sponsoring this event to ensure it happens every year and that our Gage models are the ones on the runway!
Great runway experience and a fun show! Photographers attend and we always get some great runway shots!
*This casting was also emailed to all Gage models on July 21st with the submission instructions included so please submit directly from that email (check spam if you didn’t receive it or let us know and we can send again).
FATAL ATTRACTION TV SERIES
Monday, August 04 2025
CASTING CALL - FA1702
TV SERIES
KNOXVILLE, TN AREA, FILMING AUGUST 6-7TH
(Call times are preliminary and subject to slight changes)
Roles:
OFFICER #1- 30-40s Black/Hispanic/ Mixed ethnicity male, first responder to the scene of the crime, portraying CPR action. Likely needed Thursday 5pm. RATE $150/DAY
MARSHAL #1 AND #2- Male, 30-40s, should be comfortable handling a prop weapon and portraying law enforcement. LIkely needed Thursday 7pm. RATE $150/DAY
FIRST RESPONDER/CROWD EXTRA 1- Black female, 40s, should be comfortable portraying performing CPR action. Likely needed Thursday 6pm. RATE $125/DAY
CROWD EXTRA 2 AND 3- Black male and female witnesses, 20s+, at crime scene when first responders arrive. Likely neede Thursday 6pm, RATE 75/DAY
PROPERTY MANAGER- Black/Hispanic/ Mixed race male or female, 40-50s, let's police into the apartment. Likely needed Thursday 7pm. RATE $100/DAY
MALE FRIEND- Black male, 30s, interviews with detectives
Likely needed Wednesday 8pm. $100/day
FATAL ATTRACTION TV SERIES
Sunday, July 27 2025
Casting call!
Series: Fatal Attraction ep1642
Filming in Knoxville, TN- July 29-30th
Role:
OFFICER 1- Male or female, 30-40s, clean cut
should be physically fit
Takes missing person's report, likely needed some time around 4pm
Rate is $150/day
OFFICER 2- Black male, should be comfortable walking on uneven terrain through woods, finds body with detective
Likely needed Tuesday 1pm
RATE $150/DAY
HOMELESS SHELTER EXTRA 1- Black female, 30-40s, asks Ladawndra to go to church with her, background extra
Likely needed Wednesday 10:30am
RATE $100/DAY
HOMELESS SHELTER EXTRA 2- Any male, background extra, drinking coffee
RATE $100/DAY
This is a true crime recreation series, non union project, for the TVOne Network.
TV SHOW FILMS July 28 - 30
Saturday, July 26 2025
Casting Call- Knoxville July 28-30, 2025
*Prelims are subject to change.
Non-union, true crime recreation series with no scripted audio.
Detective #2- Black male, 40's-50's, Thick mustache. Monday 9am and Tuesday am. $150/day + hotel if needed
Jayson's girlfriend- Black female, 20's, Monday afternoon. $135/day. Happy family with a baby scene.
Neighbor- Black female, 30's+. Monday afternoon. $135/day
Officer #1- Any adult male, fit. Monday evening. $150/day
Officer #2- Any adult male, fit Monday evening. $150/day
Neighbor #2- Black male, 30's +. Monday evening 1 scene. $75
Nurse- Black female, 20's. Tuesday noon. $100
Victim's mom- Black female, 40's-50's. Tuesday noon. $135
Victim's dad- Black male, looks like he'd be a couple with the mom. Tuesday, 12pm $135
Perp's Grandmother- Black female, 60's-70's. Monday 9am. $135/day
ATF Agents 1-2: Muscular males, Monday afternoon. $150/day
Comment with questions. Thanks!
KG TV SERIES FILMS IN KNOXVILLE
Tuesday, July 22 2025
NEW SERIES!
KNOXVILLE, TN AREA CASTING CALL
FILMING JULY 22-25th (not needed every day)
Police officer #3- Adult male, fit build. Wednesday 7/23, 7pm, 1 scene. $75
Victim's brother- White male, 50's. Tuesday 7/22, 11:30am. $135/day
Brother's wife- White female, 50's. Tuesday 7/22, 11:30am. $135/day
Richard, victim's neighbor- White male, 40's. Wednesday 7/23, noon, 1 scene. $75/day
KNOXVILLE COMMERCIAL
Tuesday, July 22 2025
CASTING CALL: Core Spaces Knoxville Online Commercial
18-40, All genders and ethnicities. Charismatic, outgoing, friendly, warm. Talent will show the camera around the dorm-style apartment, as well as participate in a variety of lifestyle vignettes around the apartment.
Nonunion
Date: July 23rd, 2025
Pay: $500 Flat Fee
Note: Talent must be able to work as a local to Knoxville, TN
