CASTING CALLS: nashville


This list features upcoming casting calls in the nashville area. If you're interested in nashville castings, see the submission instructions at the end of each casting call description.


 

PHARMACEUTICAL COMMERCIAL

Monday, December 08 2025

NASHVILLE AREA

PROJECT: Pharmaceutical Campaign and Commercial

TYPE: Non-Union Background Work

LOCATION: Nashville, TN area (Local Hires Only)

DATES:

12/9 – 12/12

*TBD if needed all 4 days. You may only be needed 1 of these days. Please only submit if you have these 4 days open as of right now.

WHO:

All genders and ethnicities 18- 60 years of age to play various roles.

*These roles will be selected by the client.

PAY RATE:

$150/8hrs ($18.75 p/h, 8 hour guarantee + time and a half after) Must be able to commit to being on set 12+ hours. WILL NOT HAVE THE CALL TIME UNTIL THE AFTERNOON PRIOR. Must be available regardless of call time.

Submit headshot and full body, age, location, stats/sizes, contact, and resume/previous experience to [email protected]

Subject Line: PHARMA DECEMBER 

UPSCALE SERVER TYPES

Sunday, November 30 2025

NASHVILLE AREA 

PROJECT: 911 NASHVILLE (20th Century Television)

TYPE: Non-Union Background Work

LOCATION: Nashville, TN (Local Hires Only)

DATE:

Monday, December 1st 

WHO:

Upscale stylish server types. All genders 25-35 years of age.

Females must be size 0-6

PAY RATE:

$100/8hrs ($12.50 p/h, 8 hour guarantee + time and a half after) Must be able to commit to being on set 12+ hours. WILL NOT HAVE THE CALL TIME UNTIL THE AFTERNOON PRIOR. Must be available regardless of call time.

Submit headshot and full body, age, location, stats/sizes, contact, and resume/previous experience to [email protected]

Subject Line: 12/1 SERVER

GRIEF MEETING ATTENDEES

Thursday, November 20 2025

NASHVILLE AREA 

PROJECT: 911 NASHVILLE (20th Century Television)

TYPE: Non-Union Featured Background Work

LOCATION: Franklin, TN (Local Hires Only)

DATES:

Friday, November 21st

WHO:

All genders 30-65 to play grief meeting attendees.

*These roles will be selected by our Director.

PAY RATE:

$100/8hrs ($12.50 p/h, 8 hour guarantee + time and a half after) Must be able to commit to being on set 12+ hours. WILL NOT HAVE THE CALL TIME UNTIL THE AFTERNOON PRIOR. Must be available regardless of call time.

Submit headshot and full body, age, location, stats/sizes, contact, and resume/previous experience to [email protected]

Subject Line: 11/21 GRIEF

AUDIENCE/NEIGHBORS/PEDESTRIANS

Tuesday, November 18 2025

Submitting extras in Nashville 11/17, 11/18 and 11/19 — roles: audience for a small performance, neighbors, and a few pedestrians — generally smaller scenes.

Rate is $104/8 — $19.50 / hr after 8 — will be some 10 – 12 hour days

Submit headshot and full body, age, location, stats/sizes, contact, and resume/previous experience to [email protected] with NASHVILLE in Subject — I include which of the days 11/17, 11/18 or 11/19 you are available 

GRADUATION SCENE

Thursday, November 13 2025

NASHVILLE AREA 

PROJECT: Hurricane Harvey

TYPE: Non-Union Background Work

LOCATION: Nashville, TN (Local Hires Only)

DATES:

Friday, November 14th

WHO:

All genders 18-65 to play college graduates + family of college graduates. This is set in the 1980s time period.

PAY RATE:

$100/8hrs ($12.50 p/h, 8 hour guarantee + time and a half after). WILL NOT HAVE THE CALL TIME UNTIL THE AFTERNOON PRIOR. Must be available regardless of call time.

Submit headshot and full body, age, location, stats/sizes, contact, and resume/previous experience to [email protected]

Subject Line: 11/14 GRADUATION

MALES FOR DOCUMENTARY

Sunday, November 09 2025

NASHVILLE AREA

PROJECT: Documentary Film

TYPE: Non-Union Background Work

LOCATION:

Nashville, TN (Local Hires Only)

DATE:

Thursday, November 20th

*Submissions are due by 9:00 AM on Sunday, November 9th.

WHO:

MALES 18-65 years of age for an upcoming documentary film. Variety of types (clean shaven, conservative, unkempt bearded men).

💵 PAY RATE:

$200/8hrs ($25.00 p/h, 8 hour guarantee + time and a half after) Must be able to commit to being on set 12+ hours. WILL NOT HAVE THE CALL TIME UNTIL THE AFTERNOON PRIOR. Must be available regardless of call time.

Submit headshot and full body, age, location, stats/sizes, contact, and resume/previous experience to [email protected]

Subject Line: 11/20 DOCU PROJECT

AGES 10+ FOR COMMERCIAL

Thursday, November 06 2025

NASHVILLE AREA 

PROJECT: Commercial (National Chain)

TYPE: Non-Union Background Work

LOCATION:

Nashville, TN (Local Hires Only)

DATE:

Thursday, November 13th

*Submissions due by Thursday, November 6th 

WHO:

All genders 10-60 years of age to play restaurant patrons. Please do NOT submit for children under 10 years of age.

*Picture picked by the client*

PAY RATE:

$300/10 hrs (10 hour guarantee + time and a half after) Must be able to commit to being on set 12+ hours. WILL NOT HAVE THE CALL TIME UNTIL THE AFTERNOON PRIOR. Must be available regardless of call time.

Submit headshot and full body, age, location, stats/sizes, contact, and resume/previous experience to [email protected]

Subject Line: 11/13 COMMERCIAL

BG FOR TOMORROW

Tuesday, November 04 2025

NASHVILLE AREA

PROJECT: Hurricane Harvey

TYPE: Non-Union Background Work

LOCATION:Nashville, TN (Local Hires Only)

DATES:

Wednesday, November 5th (morning call time)

WHO:

All genders 18-65 years of age to play background in various scenes set in the 1970s and 1990s. Must have a look that can blend naturally into both time periods (no modern hairstyles, tattoos, piercings, etc.).

PAY RATE:

$100/8hrs ($12.50 p/h, 8 hour guarantee + time and a half after) Must be able to commit to being on set 12+ hours. WILL NOT HAVE THE CALL TIME UNTIL THE AFTERNOON PRIOR. Must be available regardless of call time.

Submit headshot and full body, age, location, stats/sizes, contact, and resume/previous experience to [email protected]

Subject Line: 11/5 HH

COURTHOUSE SCENE EXTRAS

Monday, November 03 2025

NASHVILLE AREA 

PROJECT: Hurricane Harvey

TYPE: Non-Union Background Work

LOCATION:Nashville, TN (Local Hires Only)

*NEW FACES THAT HAVE NO WORKED ON HH

DATES:

Tuesday, November 4th

WHO:

All genders 25-60 years of age to play COURTHOUSE BG in the year 2015. Must have business professional clothing in your wardrobe.

PAY RATE:

$100/8hrs ($12.50 p/h, 8 hour guarantee + time and a half after) Must be able to commit to being on set 12+ hours. WILL NOT HAVE THE CALL TIME UNTIL THE AFTERNOON PRIOR. Must be available regardless of call time.

Submit headshot and full body, age, location, stats/sizes, contact, and resume/previous experience to [email protected]

Subject Line: 11/4 HH 

COURTHOUSE SCENE

Thursday, October 30 2025

NASHVILLE AREA 

PROJECT: 911 NASHVILLE (20th Century Television)

TYPE: Non-Union Background Work

LOCATION: Nashville, TN (Local Hires Only)

DATES:

Friday, October 31st

WHO:

All genders 25-55 years of age to play

-Lawyers

– Court Clerks

– ND BG

– Court Officers

PAY RATE:

$100/8hrs ($12.50 p/h, 8 hour guarantee + time and a half after) Must be able to commit to being on set 12+ hours. Must be available regardless of call time.

Submit headshot and full body, age, location, stats/sizes, contact, and resume/previous experience to [email protected]

Subject Line: 10/31 COURTHOUSE 

STENOGRAPHER ROLE

Thursday, October 30 2025

NASHVILLE AREA

PROJECT: 911 NASHVILLE (20th Century Television)

TYPE: Non-Union Background Work (Special Ability)

LOCATION: Nashville, TN (Local Hires Only)

DATES:

Friday, October 31st

WHO:

All genders 25-65 years of age to play a stenographer. Must be an experienced stenographer.

PAY RATE:

$175/8hrs ($21.875 p/h, 8 hour guarantee + time and a half after) Must be able to commit to being on set 12+ hours. Must be available regardless of call time.

Submit headshot and full body, age, location, stats/sizes, contact, and resume/previous experience to [email protected]

Subject Line: 10/31 STENOGRAPHER

MALE PARAMEDIC TYPES

Monday, October 27 2025

NASHVILLE AREA  – BACKGROUND TALENT

PROJECT: Hurricane Harvey

TYPE: Non-Union Background Work

LOCATION: Lebanon, TN (Local Hires Only)

DATES:

Tuesday, October 28th

WHO:

Males 25-45 years of age to play paramedics. Please note, this is set in the 1970s, so only mustaches approved facial hair. 

PAY RATE:

$100/8hrs ($12.50 p/h, 8 hour guarantee + time and a half after) Must be able to commit to being on set 12+ hours. Must be available regardless of call time.

Submit headshot and full body, age, location, stats/sizes, contact, and resume/previous experience to [email protected]

Subject Line: 10/28 PARAMEDIC TYPE 

MUSICIAN TYPES

Monday, October 27 2025

NASHVILLE AREA – BACKGROUND TALENT

PROJECT: 911 NASHVILLE (20th Century Television)

TYPE: Non-Union Background Work

LOCATION: Nashville, TN (Local Hires Only)

DATES:

Tuesday, October 28th

WHO:

All genders 20-55 years of age. “Musician types” to play background in a recording studio.

PAY RATE:

$100/8hrs ($12.50 p/h, 8 hour guarantee + time and a half after) Must be able to commit to being on set 12+ hours. Must be available regardless of call time.

Submit headshot and full body, age, location, stats/sizes, contact, and resume/previous experience to [email protected]

Subject Line: 10/28 MUSICIAN TYPE

BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL TYPES

Wednesday, October 08 2025

NASHVILLE AREA 

PROJECT: 911 NASHVILLE (20th Century Television)

TYPE: Non-Union Background Work

LOCATION: Franklin/Nashville, TN (Local Hires Only)

DATE:

Thursday, October 9th

WHO:

Business professional types 25-60 years of age to play parole board members, clerks, lawyers, admins and civilians.

Casting directors are looking for people with business professional attire (suits preferred). 

PAY RATE:

$100/8hrs ($12.50 p/h, 8 hour guarantee + time and a half after) Must be able to commit to being on set 12+ hours.  WILL NOT HAVE THE CALL TIME UNTIL THE AFTERNOON PRIOR. Must be available regardless of call time.

Submit headshot and full body, age, location, stats/sizes, contact, and resume/previous experience to [email protected]

Subject Line: 10/9 BUSINESS

COFFEE SHOP PATRONS

Tuesday, October 07 2025

PROJECT: 911 NASHVILLE (20th Century Television)

TYPE: Non-Union Background Work

LOCATION: Franklin, TN (Local Hires Only)

DATE:

Wednesday, October 8th

WHO:

COFFEE SHOP PATRONS 20-38 years of age, all genders.

PAY RATE:

$100/8hrs ($12.50 p/h, 8 hour guarantee + time and a half after) Must be able to commit to being on set 12+ hours. Must be available regardless of call time.

Submit headshot and full body, age, location, stats/sizes, contact, and resume/previous experience to [email protected]

Subject Line: 10/8 COFFEE SHOP 

MUSICAL AUDITIONS FOR TEENS AND ADULTS

Tuesday, October 07 2025

Production seeking actors, singers and dancers age 15+ for a new show!


Live auditions in Nashville on October 7th from 6-8pm

Open call for Singers, Dancers, and Actors for a new pop musical. All roles are paid. 

Equity contracts available.


Ensemble & Featured Characters 
  • Adult Male & Female – Play multiple roles (parents, teachers, community).

  • Brian, Jason, Brenda, Luis, Darius, Destiny – Middle school students, buskers, peers.

  • Six high-energy dancers with featured moments.


For audition preparation - 

Song - 32 bars of a pop song that shows your range

Bring sheet music in your key (pianist provided) or a cued accompaniment track (no vocals)

Bring a Headshot/Résumé (stapled)

Wear clothes/shoes you can move in

Dance- Everyone will learn a short combo

Dancer Only roles will also learn an additional combo

FEATURED FEMALE

Thursday, October 02 2025

NASHVILLE AREA 

PROJECT: 911 NASHVILLE (20th Century Television)

TYPE: Non-Union FEATURED Background Work

LOCATION: Nashville/Franklin, TN (Local Hires Only)

DATE:

Monday, October 6th

WHO:

Very specific sized female (brown hair/brown eyes) for a featured role. You’ll be playing a bride, in a wedding dress, at a Honky Tonk. It’s set in the year 2000, so no one with a super current/modern look.

Please only submit if you fit the specifications below. Wardrobe already have the dress, so you must be close to these sizes below:

– Brown hair & brown eyes

-25-32 years of age

-SMALL / 4

-BUST: 32”

-WAIST: 26”

-HEIGHT: Approximately 5’5”

*Fitting in Franklin Friday, October 3rd ($30 compensation)

PAY RATE:

$250/8hrs ($31.25 p/h, 8 hour guarantee + time and a half after) Must be able to commit to being on set 12+ hours. WILL NOT HAVE THE CALL TIME UNTIL THE AFTERNOON PRIOR. Must be available regardless of call time.

Submit headshot and full body, age, location, stats/sizes, contact, and resume/previous experience to [email protected]

Subject Line: 10/6 BRIDE

CAR DEALERSHIP COMMERCIAL

Wednesday, October 01 2025

NASHVILLE AREA 

Non-Union background talent for an upcoming car dealership commercial shoot.

Shoot Date: Thursday, October 2nd

Location: Nashville, TN area (only accepting local submissions)

PAY RATE:

$250/12hrs

Must be able to commit to being on set 12+ hours. Will not have the call time until the afternoon prior.

All genders & ethnicities 30 to 45 years of age

*Please note, production is only filling TWO spots for this.

Submit headshot and full body, age, location, stats/sizes, contact, and resume/previous experience to [email protected]

Subject line: 10/2 CAR COMMERCIAL

MALE COP TYPES

Tuesday, September 30 2025

NASHVILLE AREA 

PROJECT: 911 NASHVILLE (20th Century Television)

TYPE: Non-Union Background Work

LOCATION: Nashville, TN (Local Hires Only)

DATE:

Wednesday, October 1st

WHO:

MALES 25-50 years of age to play COPS in the 1990s time period. Must have a clean cut look (no facial hair). Men should have a 31, 32, 34, 36 or 38 size waist.

PAY RATE:

$100/8hrs ($12.50 p/h, 8 hour guarantee + time and a half after) Must be able to commit to being on set 12+ hours. 

Submit headshot and full body, age, location, stats/sizes, contact, and resume/previous experience to [email protected]

Subject Line: 10/1 COP

911 NASHVILLE CASTING FEMALE MUSICIANS

Tuesday, September 30 2025

SUBMISSIONS DUE BY 11AM TUESDAY, 9/30.

NASHVILLE AREA TALENT CASTING CALL – 

PROJECT: 911 NASHVILLE 
(20th Century Television)
TYPE: Non-Union Featured Background Work
LOCATION: Nashville, TN 
- Must work as “Local Hire”

DATE:
Week of October 6th 

WHO:
Looking for FEMALE musicians (20 to 30 years of age) that can sing and play guitar. 

PAY RATE:
$500/12hrs (12 hour guarantee + time and a half after) Must be able to commit to being on set 12+ hours. 
We may not need you that long, but must be able to commit to that. I WILL NOT HAVE THE CALL TIME UNTIL THE AFTERNOON PRIOR. Must be available regardless of call time.


Location

408 N. Cedar Bluff Rd. Suite 100
Knoxville, TN 37923