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.

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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.

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

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:

Please submit the following to [email protected]

● 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