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.
TV SERIES CASTING
Monday, July 27 2026
I'd Kill To Be You season 2
Now casting for episode 201 (IKTBY201)
Non-union, true crime recreation series with no scripted audio.
Filming in the Knoxville area July 29-31. Schedule is subject to change.
Friend- Black female, 20's. Wednesday 11:30am, Thursday 8:30pm. $125/day
Bar patron #2- Male, 30's+ Wednesday 10am $75/day (1 scene)
Bar Patron #3- Male Male, 30's+ Wednesday 10am $75/day (1 scene)
EMTS 1-2: Any adults. Thursday 8:30pm. $75/day (1 scene)
Police Officer #1- Black male, Thursday 8:30pm. $100/day
Police Officer #2- Any look/fit build, Thursday 8:30pm. $100/day
Bar Employee #1- Any person, 21+, Wednesday 11:30am, Thursday 8:30pm. $100/day
Bouncer #2- Black male, Wednesday 10:30am. 1 scene, $125/day
Detective #1- Black male or female, Wednesday 2pm and Thursday 8:30pm. $125/day (1 scene per day)
TV SHOW FATAL ATTRACTION
Tuesday, July 21 2026
National TV Series Fatal Attraction is casting for episode FA1818
July 22-23 (See below for schedule for each role)
Filming in Knoxville, TN area
Roles:
VICTIM'S MOTHER - Black female, 40s. Rate - $125/day + hotel. Filming Thurs. 7/23 (estimated call time 1PM)
VICTIM'S FATHER - Black male, 40s. Rate - $125/day + hotel. Filming Thurs. 7/23 (estimated call time 1PM)
US MARSHAL - Male, open ethnicity. Athletic build. Rate - $125/day (flat. no hotel, travel or stipend). Filming Thurs. 7/23 (estimated call time 1PM)
PARTYGOER EXTRAS - Male or female, open ethnicity. Age 20s-early 30s. Rate - $75/day (flat. no hotel, travel or stipend). Filming Thurs. 7/23 (estimated call time 1PM)
DETECTIVE 2 - Male or female, open ethnicity. Rate - $150/day + hotel. Filming Wed. 7/22 (estimated call time 12:30PM) & Thurs. 7/23 (estimated call time 1PM)
BACK TO SCHOOL RUNWAY SHOW AT WEST TOWN MALL
Monday, July 20 2026
The 2026 Back to School Annual Runway Event featuring our Gage models and held at West Town Mall in Knoxville has been scheduled!
Save the date!
Date: Saturday, August 8th @ 2:30pm
Ages: 5+
Sizes: All sizes welcome
Submission deadline extended through July 20th
All ages encouraged to apply, there will be kids as well as adult segments to showcase our Gage models and all the fashions for Fall!
TV SERIES- HFTH EPISODE 602 FILMING IN KNOXVILLE
Tuesday, July 14 2026
CASTING CALL: FILMING IN KNOXVILLE JULY 16-17TH
ROLES: (call times are preliminary and subject to changes)
MARY- 50s, White female, thinner build, mother of victim. Should be comfortable with murder content. Likely needed Friday afternoon. RATE $135/day
MOLLY- 20s, white female, victim's sister. should be comfortable with murder content. Likely needed Friday afternoon. RATE $100/DAY
SEARCH AND RESCUE- Male, physically fit, should be comfortable walking in uneven terrain. Likely needed Thursday afternoon. RATE $125/DAY
1989 DETECTIVE- White male, 40s, likely needed Friday afternoon. RATE $100/DAY
This series is a non-union, true crime recreation series for network television. No scripted audio
TV SERIES FATAL ATTRACTION
Monday, July 13 2026
TV SERIES CASTING CALL: FA1815
Filming in Knoxville, July 15-16th
Roles: CAMPUS OFFICER- Male, 30-40s, no photo to resembleLikely needed Wednesday noon, Thursday 10:30amRate is $125/dayContent: Welfare check on the victim/ working on the caseOFFICER 1- Black male, no photo to resembleLikely needed Wednesday around noon. Rate is $150/dayContent: body discovery siteCSI- Any person, 20-30s physically fitlikely needed Wednesday noonRate $100/dayContent: bending or squatting down at crime scene,
This series is a non-union, true crime recreation series for network television. No scripted audio
TV SHOW SOD3712 FILMS IN KNOXVILLE
Sunday, July 12 2026
TV Series casting for SPD episode 3712 - MULTIPLE ROLES!
July 14-15
Filming in Knoxville, TN area
Role:
JOGGING WOMAN/OFFICER - White female, dark hair. 30s-40s. Athletic build. Must be comfortable with scripted violence and murder content. Rate - $100/day (flat. no hotel, travel or stipend). Filming Tues. 7/14(estimated call time 1:30PM)
MALE OFFICER - Open ethnicity, 20s-40s. Athletic build. Must be comfortable with scripted violence and murder content. Rate - $100/day (flat. no hotel, travel or stipend). Filming Tues. 7/14 (estimated call time 1:30PM)
GIRL AT REST STOP - Female, 20s. Open ethnicity. Must be comfortable with scripted violence and murder content. Rate - $75/day (flat. no hotel, travel or stipend). Filming Tues. 7/14 (estimated call time 2PM) 1 scene.
911 CALLER - Female, open ethnicity. Must be comfortable with scripted violence and murder content. Rate - $75/day (flat. no hotel, travel or stipend). Filming Wed. 7/15(estimated call time 7:30PM) 1 scene.
This series is a non-union, true crime recreation series for network television. No scripted audio.
TV SERIES CASTING EPISODE - HFTH601
Sunday, July 12 2026
TV SERIES- HFTH Episode 601
CASTING CALL- KNOXVILLE, TN AREA, FILMING JULY 14-15TH
True crime recreation series for network television, call times are preliminary and subject to changes. (No travel or hotel included with these roles)
ROLES:
CHRIS- 20s, white FEMALE, blonde hair, thin frame
Friend of victim, likely needed Tuesday 1:30pm RATE $100/DAY
TONY/DETECTIVE- White male, late 20- early 30s, takes lie detector test, doubles as detective extra. Likely needed Tuesday 11am. RATE $100/DAY
DAGGER- White male, late 30-early 40s, brown hair, physically fit, thought as a possible suspect. Likely needed Tuesday 11am. RATE $100/DAY
MIKE- White male, light hair, taller stocky frame, hits on victim at a club- thought as a suspect. Likely needed tuesday 12:30PMRATE $100/DAY
VICTIM'S MOM- 50-60s white female, thin frame, likely needed Tuesday 1:30pm. RATE $75/DAY
VICTIM'S DAD- 60S white male, likely needed Tuesday 1:30pm RATE $75/DAY
POLICE OFFICER- male, 30-40s, physically fit, should be comfortable portraying law enforcement. Likely needed Tuesday 10am. RATE $100/DAY
FEMALE UNDERCOVER DETECTIVE- female, 30s, likely needed Tuesday around 4:30pm. RATE $100/DAY
REPORTER/CSI- 30s, female, to portray reporter and CSI in 2 separate scenes. Likely needed Wednesday 4pm. RATE $100/DAY
This series is a non-union, true crime recreation series for network television. No scripted audio
KILLER MOMS EPISODE 104 CASTING
Tuesday, June 09 2026
Casting call: Greater Knoxville area (Harriman area) June 10-11th, 2026
Roles:
DOCTOR - Any Person - 40's - 50's
Physically Fit and Clean Cut
*Bonus if you have medical experience and/or scrubs
Likely needed Wednesday 12:30pm
RATE: $125/Day
NURSE - Any Person - 20's - 40's
Physically Fit
*Bonus if you have medical experience and/or scrubs
Likely needed Wednesday 12:30pm
RATE: $125/Day
HOSPITAL EXTRAS - Any person
Likely needed Wednesday 12:30pm
RATE: $100/Day
MEDICAL EXAMINER - Male 40's-50's
Likely needed Wednesday 5:30pm
1 scene
RATE: $75/Day
DHS WORKER - Female, 40's
Likely needed Wednesday 3pm
1 scene
RATE: $75/Day
TVONE SHOW CASTING
Monday, June 01 2026
CASTING CALL: KNOXVILLE, TN June 2-3, 2026
True crime recreation series for the TVOne Network. Multiple roles available, all call times are subject to changes.
ROLES:
LUIS- Hispanic male, 20s, thin frame, goatee. Should be comfortable with murder content. Likely needed for filming Tuesday 4pm. RATE $150/DAY +HOTEL
SISTER- Black female, early 20s, physically fit. Should be comfortable with murder content. Likely needed for filming Tuesday 4pm and Wednesday after 6pm. Rate $150/day +hotel
911 CALLER- White male, 40s, Should be comfortable with murder content. Likely needed Wednesday 1pm. RATE $100/DAY
NEW FRIEND- 18+ but young looking Asian male, interview scene, likely needed Tuesday 2:30pm, RATE $125/DAY
CROWN HEIGHTS FRIEND- 18+ but young looking Black male, Interview. Likely needed Tuesday 2:30pm. RATE $125/DAY
UNCLE- 40-50s Black male, to accompany "minor" to a police interview. Likely needed Tuesday 2:30pm RATE $100/DAY
VERTICAL SHORT IN KNOXVILLE
Sunday, May 31 2026
Vertical movie filming in Knoxville, TN June 10-15
Submitting extras who have a 1-2 lines - and a few of these roles need to be model-types.
Pay is $60/day
May be needed for multiple dates so please have open availability when submitting.
Roles:
REPORTERS (x4) MALES & FEMALES, AGES 25 - 55
To appear in press conferences, at "red carpets," galas, soccer games
REFEREE (x2) TWO MALES, AGES 35 - 50
SOCCER PLAYERS
(3 SPEAKING, PLUS ADDITIONAL
NON-SPEAKING)
FIT MALES IN THEIR 20s
DOCTOR MALES & FEMALES, AGES 45 - 65
MODEL FEMALE, 20s
** WEARS LINGERIE IN IMPLIED SEX
SCENE
VIKTOR'S ASSISTANT FEMALE, YOUNG 20s
POLICE OFFICER (x2) MALES & FEMALES, AGES 30 - 60
FEDERAL AGENT MALES & FEMALES, AGES 30 - 60
EMMA (CARA FIELD'S ASSISTANT)
FEMALE, 20s
Submit headshot and full body, age, location, stats/sizes, contact, and resume/previous experience to
[email protected]
OXYGEN NETWORK TRUE CRIME TV SHOW
Saturday, May 30 2026
New series. Snapped spin-off for Oxygen network.
Filming in the Knoxville, TN area June 3-4, 2026.
Non-union, true crime recreation series with no scripted audio.
Role: Michael, victim. White male, 50's, thin build..
Content: Stabbed to death by his daughter and her boyfriend.
Role includes SFX Blood, lying on the ground.
Rate: $150/day. This role is likely needed on Wednesday and Thursday of filming.
Role: Jessica, perp. White female, 20's- 30's.
Content: She and her boyfriend stabbed her father to death.
Role includes SFX Blood, prop knife use.
Rate: $150/day. This role is likely needed on Wednesday and Thursday of filming.
Role: Quahzier, perp. Black male, 20's-30's.
Content: Stabbed his girlfriend's father.
Role includes SFX Blood, prop knife use
Rate: $150/day. This role is likely needed on Wednesday and Thursday of filming.
Role: Irene, victim's mother- white female, 70's-80's.
Content: One scene where detectives come for a death notification
Rate: $75/day.
Role: Detective Bontempo- White male, thin.
Content: Must be able to walk, stand for long periods, kneel, sit and squat
Rate: $150/day. Currently scripted for 7 scenes. Likely needed 2 days of filming.
Role: Detective Bistany- White male, thin.
Content: Must be able to walk, stand for long periods, kneel, sit and squat
Rate: $150/day. Currently scripted for 4 scenes. Could be 1 or 2 days on set depending on locations.
Role: Detective Dzierzgowski- White male. .
Content: Must be able to walk, stand for long periods, kneel, sit and squat
Rate: $150/day. Currently scripted for 4 scenes. Could be 1 or 2 days of filming, contingent on locations.
Role: Kristie, victim's friend. White female
Content: 2 scenes. She reports her friend missing. She is present during the death notification.
Rate: $75/day. Currently scripted for 2 scenes. Could be 1 or 2 days of filming, contingent on locations.
Role: Jeanine, victim's friend. White female
Content: 1 scene. She reports her friend missing.
Rate: $75/day. Currently scripted for 1 scene. Will be needed on set for 1 day, a few hours.
Role: Doug, victim's best friend. White male.
Content: 1 scenes- finds his friend's body in a storage tote. Present for the death notification to the victim's mother.
Rate: $75/day. Currently scripted for 2 scenes. Could be needed 1-2 days, contingent on locations.
Role: CHERYL, victim's cousin. White female.
Content: 1 scene- finds his friend's body in a storage tote.
Rate: $75/day. Currently scripted for 1 scene. Should be on set 1 day, a few hours.
**** Each character has a photo the casting director would like to match
TRUE CRIME TV FILMS IN KNOXVILLE
Monday, May 25 2026
CASTING CALL: FILMING IN KNOXVILLE, TN
MAY 27-28TH
Roles:
OFFICER 1- Black male, should be physically fit/ comfortable portraying law enforcement- first responders.
LIKELY NEEDED THURSDAY 5PM
Rate $150/day
OFFICER 2- any ethnicity male, should be physically fit/ comfortable portraying law enforcement- first responders.
LIKELY NEEDED THURSDAY 5PM
Rate $150/day
MEDICAL EXAMINER- Male, 40s+, at the scene, pulls body bag
Likely needed Thursday 5pm
RATE $100/DAY
PROPERTY MANAGER- White female, 40s +yo, speaks to police.
Likely needed Wednesday 5pm
RATE $75/DAY
This series is a non-union, true crime recreation series for network television. No scripted audio.
TRUE CRIME TV SHOW FILMS IN KNOXVILLE
Monday, May 18 2026
CASTING CALL: SPD3706
Filming in Knoxville, TN
May 19-20 (some roles not needed both days)
Roles:
[PAM'S BROTHER] Black male, 20s-40s. Must be comfortable with scripted violence and murder content. Rate - $125/day + hotel. Filming Tuesday 5/19 & Wednesday 5/20
[DOG WALKER] Male, open ethnicity. Must be comfortable with scripted violence and murder content (body discovery). Rate - $100/day (flat. no hotel, travel or stipend). Filming Wednesday 5/20
[PAM'S BOSS] Hispanic female. Rate - $100/day (flat. no hotel, travel or stipend). Filming Wednesday 5/20
[FLIRTY WOMAN] Female, 20s-30s. Open ethnicity. Comfortable flirting with Pamela. Rate - $100/day (flat. no hotel, travel or stipend). Filming Wednesday 5/20
[MEDICAL EXAMINER] Male or female, open ethnicity. Rate - $100/day (flat. no hotel, travel or stipend). Filming Tuesday 5/19
This series is a non-union, true crime recreation series for network television. No scripted audio.
TRUE CRIME SERIES FILMS IN KNOXVILLE
Sunday, May 17 2026
CASTING CALL- TRUE CRIME SERIES, FILMING IN KNOXVILLE, TN- MAY 19-20TH
Roles:
DETECTIVE 1- Male, 35-49yo, physically fit, clean cut look. Should be comfortable portraying law enforcement. Likely needed Wednesday 1pm. RATE $150/DAY
OTHER KIDS 1 AND 2- Black males or females, 7-12yo
Likely needed Tuesday 3pm. RATE $75/DAY
OFFICER 1- Male, physically fit, clean cut, should be comfortable portraying law enforcement. Likely needed Wednesday 5pm. RATE $125/DAY
OFFICER 2 AND 3- Male, physically fit, clean cut, should be comfortable portraying law enforcement, surveying crime scene. Likely needed Wednesday 1pm. RATE $125/DAY
DRIVER- Black/ Hispanic/ any ethnicity male, 40s, pulls over, sees body, calls 911. Likely needed Wednesday 2pm. RATE $125/DAY
OFFICER 4- Black male, physically fit, 30-40s. Arresting officer. Should be comfortable portraying law enforcement. Likely needed Wednesday 9pm. RATE $150/DAY +HOTEL
This series is a non-union, true crime recreation series for network television. No scripted audio.
MUSIC VIDEO CASTING
Saturday, May 16 2026
CASTING CALL! MUSIC VIDEO- FILMING IN KNOXVILLE, TN, MAY 19TH
(with rehearsal day May 18th)
Role: “Devilish Man” Male, 35-49yo, physically fit. Should have dance experience, and be comfortable learning choreography- waltz style dancing with a female. Tall, dark and handsome type, enigmatic.
Pays $500 per day (2 days work) +HOTEL, +TRAVEL STIPEND
NETWORK TV SHOW FILMS IN KNOXVILLE
Monday, March 30 2026
CASTING CALL: FMM1033
Filming in Knoxville, TN
Roles:
[OFFICER 1] Male, athletic build. Must be comfortable with scripted violence and murder content. Rate - $100/day (flat. no hotel, travel or stipend). Filming Tuesday 3/31 (estimated call time 9:30AM) 1 SCENE
[UNDERCOVER OFFICER] Male, 40s-60s. Must be comfortable with scripted violence and murder content. Rate - $100/day (flat. no hotel, travel or stipend). Filming Tuesday 3/31 (estimated call time 1PM) 1 SCENE
[FAMILY FRIEND] Male or female, open ethnicity. Rate - $100/day (flat. no hotel, travel or stipend). Filming Wednesday 4/1 (estimated call time 2:30PM) 1 SCENE
[INMATE] Male, open ethnicity. Rate - $100/day (flat. no hotel, travel or stipend). Filming Wednesday 4/1 (estimated call time 2:30PM) 1 SCENE
[GENESIS] Hispanic female, early 20s. Brown hair. Approximately 4'11-5'2. Must be comfortable with scripted violence and murder content. Must closely resemble attached photo. Rate - $200/day + hotel.
[TYSHON] Black male, early 30s. Buzzed haircut. Must be comfortable with scripted violence and murder content. Must closely resemble attached photo.
Rate - $200/day + hotel.
[OFFICER CARBONEL] White male, late 40s-early 50s. Bald. Must be comfortable with scripted violence and murder content.
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.
RV COMPANY PHOTO SHOOT
Monday, March 30 2026
Submitting talent for a photoshoot coming to Tennessee this June
QUICK TURNAROUND
We're requesting talent submissions by Monday, March 30th at Noon.
ABOUT THE SHOOT
Dates: June 6th – June 19th, 2026
Location: Exact locations TBD (likely within a 4-hour radius of Knoxville, TN)
Compensation: $1,500 per talent
Hotel the night before their shoot day + mileage covered per family/couple/group
ROLES
The client strongly prefers real couples and real families. Diversity across all of the following:
• Younger, middle-aged, and older couples
• Groups of friends (20s and 30s) • Young families (2, 3, or 4 kids)
• Multi-generational families
Each person, couple, family, or group would be booked for one shoot day. Children are at the full talent rate.
WHEN SUBMITTING, PLEASE NOTE
→ Flag any dates or regions where talent is unavailable
→ Mention any special hobbies — biking, paddle boarding, fishing (fly or conventional), etc. Not required for selection, but great to know!
→ If talent has a friendly dog they'd be open to including, please send a photo — we might like to cast their dog too! (Dog rate: $250)
Submit headshot and full body, age, location, stats/sizes, contact, and resume/previous experience to
[email protected]
CASTING CALL: TV SERIES FILMING IN KNOXVILLE, TN
Monday, March 30 2026
CASTING CALL: TV SERIES FILMING IN KNOXVILLE, TN (and surrounding areas)
APRIL 1-2
ROLES:
EMT 1 and 2- Physically fit, 25-40 year old, should be comfortable portraying first responder to scene most likely needed Thursday 4:30pm
RATE $125/DAY
OFFICER 1 AND 2- Black male and any ethnicity male 30-40s should be physically fit and comfortable portraying first responder.
Likely needed Thursday 4:30pm
RATE $150/DAY
CSI- Any person, 20-30s, physically fit, should be comfortable with murder content.
Likely needed Thursday 2:30pm
RATE $100/DAY
This is a non union/ true crime recreation series for network television.
TV SERIES SNAPPED CASTING - FILMS IN KNOXVILLE
Sunday, March 29 2026
SNAPPED IS BACK FOR ANOTHER SEASON!
NOW CASTING EPISODE 1 OF SEASON 37!
FILMING IN KNOXVILLE, TN (AND SURROUNDING TOWNS)
MARCH 31-APRIL 1.
*CASTING THOSE WHO WILL WORK AS LOCALS ONLY. NO LODGING PROVIDED.
MULTIPLE ROLES:
STORE EMPLOYEE- Any person. Works at a grocery store. Should be able to stand, sit, kneel and walk.
1 scene- talks to dets. [RATE: $75]
LOUISE'S HUSBAND: White male, late 50's-early 60's.
2 scenes: 1) laying in bed next to Louise when she gets the death notification about her father. 2) Present when they begin to notice the erratic behavior of the killer.
Rate: $75
NEIGHBOR: Male or female, adult.
1 scene: Detectives are canvassing the neighborhood when they speak to neighbors. Rate: $75/day
Coroner: Male, 50's+, clean cut.
1 scene: Performing an autopsy on the victim. Rate: $75/day
ROLE: Dottie, an acquaintance of the victim and killer. She is a server at the diner where the victim and killer are regulars.
DETAILS- WHITE FEMALE, LATE 50'S-60'S.
Shoulder length blonde hair
2 scenes: 1) Working at a diner when she notices strange behavior and the dynamic of the victim/killer. 2) Interview with detectives.
Rate: $125/day
ROLE: LOUISE, VICTIM'S DAUGHTER
DETAILS- WHITE MALE, 50'S-60'S. Reddish hair, can be down or pulled in ponytail.
SCN- 4 Scenes. (No schedule available) 1)She's sleeping in bed with her husband when the police call with a death notification. 2)Interview scene with Detectives. 3) Scene where she notices the erratic behavior of the killer. 4)Delivers evidence to detectives.
Rate: $150/day
ROLE: Det. Slack
DETAILS- WHITE FEMALE, LATE 50'S-60'S. Slender, light to blonde shoulder-length hair.
SCN- Multiple investigation scenes. Likely needed 2 days of filming.
Rate: $150/day
ROLE: Det. Dreller
DETAILS- WHITE MALE, 50'S-60'S. Prefer talent who is shaved/bald and has a goatee or scruffy beard.
SCN- Multiple investigation scenes. Likely needed 2 days of filming.
Rate: $150/day
ROLE: SGT. HARRY
DETAILS- WHITE MALE, 50'S-60'S.
Light colored hair/ beard or goatee
SCN- 1 scene, Sgt. arrives on scene of crime. Checks the vitals of the victim. Tends to the witness/wife of the victim and asks her some questions.
Rate: $125
If available for filming dates noted above you may click submit through your online profile or email
[email protected] for the casting directors detailed submission instructions
TRUE CRIME SERIES FILMING IN KNOXVILLE
Tuesday, February 03 2026
CASTING CALL
Filming in the Knoxville, TN area, February 5-7, 2026 (Thurs/Fri/Sat)
Non-union, true crime recreation series with no scripted audio. Day rate only, no travel or stipends.
Helen, victim- White female, long blonde hair, average build, late 20's-30's. Violinist- seeking talent with a working knowledge of the violin. Scripted violence. $200/day
Craig, perp- White male, shaggy brown hair (long enough to cover ears), mustache. Thin/average build. Should be ok portraying the perpetrator of a brutal homicide with attempted assault. $150/day
Detective G- White male, 50's, average build, white/graying/balding hair. Lead detective. $125/day
Clay, friend of victim- White male, 20's-30's. Working knowledge of stringed instruments preferred. Cellist. Will fake playing cello. $100/day
Laura- White female, dark hair. Must be a ballerina with experience. Rate will be based on scene count. TBD
Ballerino/Male Dancer- Any- must have experience with ballet and lifting a dance partner in a duet. Rate will be based on scene count. TBD
Manny, red herring- White male, red hair/balding. 30's-40's.
Variety of musicians- seeking talent with instruments to fill an orchestra pit.
Valery, red herring- White male, 30's-40's, blonde curly hair, thin/dancer build. Russian dancer. Rate will be based on scene count. TBD
Violinist, featured- Any, 20's-40's. Should have a violin and know how to hold it convincingly. Bonus if you can play. Rate will be based on scene count. TBD
