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.


 

PLANE PASSENGERS

Tuesday, September 08 2026

NASHVILLE AREA 

*Please read carefully below!

PROJECT: 911 NASHVILLE (20th Century Television)

TYPE: Non-Union Featured Background Work

LOCATION: Nashville, TN — and surrounding areas (Local Hires Only)

Casting directors are looking for people with flexible availability over the next few weeks. Continuity is extremely important for these scenes, so they need people who are reliable and able to commit to multiple work dates.

Please consider your schedule, transportation, childcare, and any other potential conflicts before submitting. If you anticipate issues that could prevent you from working or result in a last-minute cancellation, this booking is not a good fit for you.

IMPORTANT: IF YOU HAVE A FEAR OF SNAKES, THIS BOOKING IS NOT FOR YOU. There will NOT be real snakes used in these scenes, but the scenes will involve snakes/snake-related elements. You must be able-bodied and comfortable moving quickly as needed for the scene.

DATES:

– Tuesday, August 25th

– Friday, August 28th

– Monday, August 31st

– Tuesday, September 1st

– Wednesday, September 2nd

– Thursday, September 3rd

– Wednesday, September 9th

*MUST HAVE OPEN AVAILABILITY FOR ALL OF THESE DATES. You will likely NOT be needed for 1–2 of these days, but you must be available for ALL listed dates to be considered. At this time, we do not know which dates will be work days and which dates will be off.

These roles will be picture picked by our Director.

WHO:

All genders 18-65 to play plane passengers.

PAY RATE:

$125/8hrs ($15.625 p/hour 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: PLANE PASSENGER

FEATURED MALE TALENT

Sunday, August 30 2026

NASHVILLE AREA

*Please read carefully below! 

PROJECT: 911 NASHVILLE (20th Century Television)

TYPE: Non-Union Featured Background Work

LOCATION: Nashville, TN — and surrounding areas (Local Hires Only)

Casting directors are looking for people with flexible availability over the next few weeks. Continuity is extremely important for these scenes, so they need people who are reliable and able to commit to multiple work dates.

Please consider your schedule, transportation, childcare, and any other potential conflicts before submitting. If you anticipate issues that could prevent you from working or result in a last-minute cancellation, this booking is not a good fit for you.

IMPORTANT: IF YOU HAVE A FEAR OF SNAKES, THIS BOOKING IS NOT FOR YOU. There will NOT be real snakes used in these scenes, but the scenes will involve snakes/snake-related elements. You must be able-bodied and comfortable moving quickly as needed for the scene.

DATES:

– Monday, August 31st

– Tuesday, September 1st

– Wednesday, September 2nd

– Thursday, September 3rd

– Wednesday, September 9th

*MUST HAVE OPEN AVAILABILITY FOR ALL OF THESE DATES.

These roles will be picture picked by the Director.

WHO:

Males 18-70 years of age - All Ethnicities

PAY RATE:

$125/8hrs ($15.625 p/hour 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: MALE PLANE

PATIENT ROLES

Sunday, August 30 2026

NASHVILLE AREA 

*NEW FACES! If you’ve worked on 911 in the past 2 weeks, please do not submit.

PROJECT: 911 NASHVILLE (20th Century Television)

TYPE: Non-Union Background Work

LOCATION: Nashville, TN — and surrounding areas (Local Hires Only)

DATE:

Monday, August 31st

WHO:

All genders (18-70 years of age) to play patients.

PAY RATE:

$100/8hrs ($12.50p/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: 8/31 PATIENT

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS

Tuesday, August 25 2026

NASHVILLE AREA 

PROJECT: 911 NASHVILLE (20th Century Television)

TYPE: Non-Union Background Work

LOCATION: Nashville, TN — and surrounding areas (Local Hires Only)

DATE:

Wednesday, August 26th

WHO:

Males 30-60 to play air traffic controllers.

PAY RATE:

$100/8hrs ($12.50p/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: 8/26 TRAFFIC CONTROL

2 DAY BOOKING FOR REAL NURSES

Monday, August 24 2026

NASHVILLE AREA 

PROJECT: 911 NASHVILLE (20th Century Television)

TYPE: Non-Union Special Ability Background Work

LOCATION: Nashville, TN — and surrounding areas (Local Hires Only)

DATE:

Tuesday, August 25th

Thursday August 27th

*MUST BE AVAILABLE BOTH DAYS

WHO:

Real nurses, specifically OR nurses, but open to nurses of all specialties. This is a special ability role, so you must be a current or retired nurse. All genders, 25–60 years of age.

*Please DO NOT submit unless you are a registered nurse or retired nurse.

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. 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: SA NURSE

FEMALE JOGGER

Thursday, August 20 2026

NASHVILLE AREA 

PROJECT: 911 NASHVILLE (20th Century Television)

TYPE: Non-Union Background Work

LOCATION: Nashville, TN — and surrounding areas (Local Hires Only)

DATE:

Friday, August 21st

WHO:

18-35 year old female jogger. Must be comfortable jogging back and forth on camera.

PAY RATE:

$100/8hrs ($12.50p/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: 8/21 JOGGER 

MALE SHOOTING RANGE GUESTS

Thursday, August 20 2026

NASHVILLE AREA

PROJECT: 911 NASHVILLE (20th Century Television)

TYPE: Non-Union Background Work

LOCATION: Nashville, TN — and surrounding areas (Local Hires Only)

DATE:

Friday, August 21st

WHO:

Males 25-60 years of age to play guests at a shooting range.

PAY RATE:

$100/8hrs ($12.50p/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: 8/21 RANGE

DRUG STORE SHOPPERS/EMPLOYEES

Wednesday, August 19 2026

NASHVILLE AREA 

PROJECT: 911 NASHVILLE (20th Century Television)

TYPE: Non-Union Background Work

LOCATION: Nashville, TN — and surrounding areas (Local Hires Only)

DATE:

Thursday, August 20th

WHO:

All genders, 18–65 years of age, to play drug store shoppers/employees.

PAY RATE:

$100/8hrs ($12.50p/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: 8/20 SHOPPER

2 DAY BOOKING FOR TALENT WITH GREEN EYES

Tuesday, August 18 2026

NASHVILLE AREA 

PROJECT: 911 NASHVILLE (20th Century Television)

TYPE: Non-Union Featured Background Work

LOCATION: Nashville, TN — and surrounding areas (Local Hires Only)

DATE:

Wednesday, August 19th

Thursday, August 20th

*MUST BE AVAILABLE BOTH DAYS

WHO:

Someone with very green eyes! All genders, 18–45 years of age.

Please include a clear, close-up photo of your eyes with your submission, along with the other 2 requested photos.

Natural green eyes only — no colored contacts. You must also be able to work without contacts or glasses for this role.

*This role will be selected by the Director

PAY RATE:

$100/8hrs ($12.50p/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: 911 GREEN EYES

MALE CORORNER

Wednesday, August 12 2026

NASHVILLE AREA 

PROJECT: 911 NASHVILLE (20th Century Television)

TYPE: Non-Union Background Work

LOCATION: Nashville, TN — and surrounding areas (Local Hires Only)

DATE:

Thursday, August 13th

WHO:

Male 40-60 years of age to play a coroner.

PAY RATE:

$100/8hrs ($12/50p/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: 8/13 CORONER 

MULTIPLE ROLES FOR FEATURE FILM

Tuesday, August 11 2026

NASHVILLE, TN AREA

FEATURE FILM “SENTIMENTAL FAIL CLUB”

BACKGROUND CASTING

PROJECT: FEATURE FILM “SENTIMENTAL FAIL CLUB”

WORK DATES:

Saturday 8/8

Sunday 8/9

Wednesday 8/12

Friday 8/14

You will only work ONE (1) of the above dates if selected.

PAY RATE:

$100 for 8 hours guaranteed + overtime after 8 hours if applicable.

LOCATION: Nashville, TN area

LOCAL HIRE ONLY!

Must be a reasonable self-drive to the Nashville, TN area. Travel, lodging, and transportation will NOT be provided.

We do NOT have call or wrap times yet, so you MUST have FULL DAY AVAILABILITY on your selected work date. Please do not submit if you will need to arrive late, leave early, or have other commitments that would prevent you from being available for the entire filming day.

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ROLES – BACKGROUND (Listed by date they will work):

WORKING SATURDAY 8/8

[NASHVILLE PASSERSBY]

Male & Female, all ages, ethnicities, and looks. Everyday people who fit the feel of Nashville in 2012.

[YOUNG MEN]

Male, ages 18–30. Rough-around-the-edges young men with an underprivileged, gritty appearance.

[MOTHERS WITH CHILDREN]

Female, young mother type. May submit with or without your own child. Children should generally appear 6–14 years old.

[CHILDREN (WITH MOTHER)]

Children portraying neighborhood kids, approximately ages 6–14. Please indicate if submitting with your parent.

[UNDERPRIVILEGED/HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS]

Male & Female. Seeking those who can authentically portray individuals facing difficult circumstances, from visibly homeless to simply down-on-their-luck.

[NUNS]

Traditional nun look or those comfortable portraying a nun/community volunteer serving meals.

WORKING SUNDAY 8/9

[SOUVENIR SHOP OWNERS]

Male & Female. Friendly, welcoming local business owner types.

[NASHVILLE PASSERSBY]

Male & Female. Everyday pedestrians for scenes around Nashville.

WORKING WEDNESDAY 8/12

[DRIVERS]

Male & Female. Comfortable driving on camera. You may be driving your own vehicle during filming.

WORKING FRIDAY 8/14

[NASHVILLE PASSERSBY]

Male & Female. Pedestrians for downtown Nashville/Broadway scenes.

[TOOTSIE’S PASSERSBY]

Male. Country, tourist, or Broadway looks welcome.

[BARKEEPER]

Female, ages 30–65. Honky-tonk bartender type who looks like she’s worked the same bar for years and knows all the regulars.

[COWBOY CHOIR]

Male & Female, all ethnicities, ages 18–55. Authentic cowboy types with boots and hats portraying members of a country choir.

[WANNABE MUSICIANS]

Male & Female, all ethnicities, ages 18–55. Indie, country, singer-songwriter, or cowboy musician types with authentic Nashville music scene personalities.

[SALOON GUESTS]

Male & Female, all ethnicities, ages 21–70. Country bar patrons who fit naturally into a lively honky-tonk atmosphere.

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

Subject Line: [Insert the role and date you are submitting for]

FAST FOOD CUSTOMERS FOR COMMERCIAL

Monday, August 10 2026

NASHVILLE, TN AREA

COMMERCIAL

BACKGROUND 

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Project: Commercial – Hardee’s

Shoot Location: NASHVILLE, TN area (Bellevue)

**MUST be able to work in the Nashville, TN area as a LOCAL HIRE!** (Travel/Transportation/Accommodation will NOT be provided.). OK to live outside Tennessee as long as you are a reasonable self-drive to the Nashville area and are not expecting compensation for travel. MUST be local hire and NOT require a flight to work in the Nashville area.—————————————————————–

DATE NEEDED:

TUESDAY 8/11/26

-we do NOT yet have Call Times, so you should have FULL DAY availability to allow for whatever the Call/Wrap Time ends up being. TENTATIVE timeframe is approx 5:30am – 12:30pm but could change so be FLEXIBLE and available if you submit in case of changes

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NON-UNION

FULL USAGE

PAY RATE:

$250.00 for up to 10 hours. OT after 10 if applicable. Will possibly only work 6-8 hours.

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ROLES: **BACKGROUND**

[FAST FOOD CUSTOMERS]

Male and Female, all ethnicities, age range 18-80, wide variety of types, shapes and sizes from all walks of like. This will be photo selected by our Client

[REAL COUPLE]

Male and Female, all ethnicities, age range 30-65, REAL couple who can work together

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

HARDEE’S TUES 8/11

TOWN RESIDENTS FOR MAJOR NETWORK SHOW

Sunday, August 09 2026

NASHVILLE AREA 

PROJECT: 911 NASHVILLE (20th Century Television)

TYPE: Non-Union Background Work

LOCATION: Nashville, TN — and surrounding areas (Local Hires Only)

DATE:

Monday, August 10th

WHO:

Germantown locals! Seeking all genders, 18–50 years of age, to portray residents of Nashville’s Germantown neighborhood. Looking for a modern, trendy, urban vibe.

PAY RATE:

$100/8hrs ($12/50p/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: 8/10 RESIDENT

REAL MOTHER/DAUGHTER FOR BRAND PROMO

Thursday, August 06 2026

NASHVILLE AREA 

PROJECT: Major Cleaning Product Brand Promos (Digital)

TYPE: Non-Union

LOCATION: Nashville, TN — and surrounding areas (Local Hires Only)

DATE:

Friday, August 7th

Who:

Real Mother & Daughter Duo

Real mother/daughter pair for an upcoming project!

Mom: Approximate ages 25–40

Daughter: Approximate ages 5–10

Real families only

*MUST HAVE PREVIOUS SET EXPERIENCE. Please note, there’s NO LINES for this.

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT UNLESS YOU ARE A REAL MOTHER/DAUGHTER DUO. Casting directors are NOT taking individual submissions for this.

PAY RATE:

$700/10hrs — 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.

*MINORS WILL NOT BE ON SET 12 HOURS

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

Subject Line: 8/6 LIBMAN

MALE FIREFIGHTERS

Thursday, August 06 2026

PROJECT: 911 NASHVILLE (20th Century Television)

TYPE: Non-Union Background Work

LOCATION: Nashville, TN — and surrounding areas (Local Hires Only)

DATE:

Friday, August 7th

Males 25-50 years of age to play firefighters. Must fit the look of a firefighter. Clean shaven (mustaches approved).

PAY RATE:

$125/8hrs ($15.62 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: 8/7 FF 

KIDS 12-15 FOR HEALTH/PE SHOOT

Wednesday, August 05 2026

Submitting talent for an upcoming video for a Health and PE curriculum that features warm-up dances and movements.  Casting is open to Middle School-aged girls and boys with dance experience who can learn quickly!


All relevant information for the casting below:


VIDEO DESCRIPTION: Health and PE Warm Ups- On August 20th we will film two videos featuring Warm Up choreography.  The videos are titled "Skeleton Crew" and "Team Player." (Instructional videos below)
SCHEDULE: Thursday August 20th (8am - 12pm) / Half day shoot
WARDROBE: Lookbook to come!
ROLE: This role is open to girls AND boys aged 12-15 (Middle School aged) The final video(s) will feature One (1) Girl and One (1) Boy - Ideally has dance experience and are quick learners. Come as yourself! We would love for you to find ways to highlight your personality.
HAIR AND MAKEUP:  Please come with a clean-shaven face, dry hair, and no makeup. A hair and makeup artist will be on set. 
PAYMENT: This is a paid opportunity, the rate will be discussed after selection.

Submissions due by AUG 5!

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

MALE SECURITY TYPES

Monday, August 03 2026

NASHVILLE AREA

PROJECT: 911 NASHVILLE (20th Century Television)

TYPE: Non-Union Background Work

LOCATION: Nashville, TN — and surrounding areas (Local Hires Only)

DATE:

Tuesday, August 4th

Wednesday, August 5th

Thursday, August 6th

*MUST BE AVAILABLE ALL 3 DAYS

Who:

MALES 35–55 years of age to play Gala Security. Strong, fit physique and someone who can convincingly portray professional security.

Must be 5’9″–6’3″ for this role.

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: 911 SECURITY

2 DAY BOOKING FOR EVENT STAFF TYPES

Monday, August 03 2026

NASHVILLE AREA 

PROJECT: 911 NASHVILLE (20th Century Television)

TYPE: Non-Union Featured Background Work

LOCATION: Nashville, TN — and surrounding areas (Local Hires Only)

DATE:

Tuesday, August 4th

Wednesday, August 5th

*MUST BE AVAILABLE BOTH DAYS

Who:

All genders, 25-38 years of age, to play featured event staff. The Director will be selecting 2 people for these roles.

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: 911 EVENT STAFF

2 DAY BOOKING FOR MUSEUM GALA SCENE

Monday, August 03 2026

NASHVILLE AREA 

PROJECT: 911 NASHVILLE (20th Century Television)

TYPE: Non-Union Background Work

LOCATION: Nashville, TN — and surrounding areas (Local Hires Only)

DATE:

Tuesday, August 4th

Wednesday, August 5th

WHO:

1 male and 1 female 40-55 years of age.

Polished, sophisticated, high-end look appropriate for a formal museum gala.

Requirements:

Must be able-bodied.

Must be comfortable running while wearing formal attire (gown or tuxedo), as this will be required for the scene.

PAY RATE:

$100/8hrs ($12/50p/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: 8/4 GALA

HOSPITAL SCENE FOR MAJOR SERIES

Thursday, July 30 2026

NASHVILLE AREA 

PROJECT: 911 NASHVILLE (20th Century Television)

TYPE: Non-Union Background Work

LOCATION: Nashville, TN — and surrounding areas (Local Hires Only)

DATE:

Friday, July 31st

Who:

All genders 18-65 to play nurses, patients, doctors and orderlies.

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: 7/31 HOSPITAL


Location

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