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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.


 

FEMALE BARTENDER

Monday, June 15 2026

NASHVILLE AREA

PROJECT: THIRSTYGIRL

TYPE: Non-Union Background Work

LOCATION: Nashville, TN area — (Local Hires Only)

*If you’ve already worked on Thirstygirl, we cannot book you in these roles.

DATE:

Tuesday, June 16th

WHO:

Female, 40–60 years old, to play a bartender in a country dive bar. Someone with a lived-in, authentic look who feels right at home behind the bar. Character faces encouraged. Missing teeth or an imperfect smile is a plus.

*This role is being picture picked by the 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: 6/16 TG

MEDICAL EXAMINERS OFFICE SCENE

Saturday, June 13 2026

NASHVILLE AREA 

*NEW FACES

PROJECT: Scarpetta S2

TYPE: Non-Union Background Work

LOCATION: Nashville, TN area — (Local Hires Only)

DATE:

Sunday, June 14th

WHO:

All genders 25-65 to play workers at the medical examiner’s office. This is set in 2026

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: 6/14 OCME

BACKGROUND FOR SCARPETTA 2

Thursday, June 11 2026

NASHVILLE AREA CASTING CALL – BACKGROUND TALENT

*NEW FACES

PROJECT: Scarpetta S2
TYPE: Non-Union Background Work
LOCATION: Nashville, TN area 

DATE:
Thursday, June 11th

WHO:
Looking for all genders 18-65 to play airplane passengers or park goers. We are shooting 2 different scenes this day. We will let you know which role we place you in.

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. We may not need you that long, but must be able to commit to that. THEY WILL NOT HAVE THE CALL TIME UNTIL THE AFTERNOON PRIOR. Must be available regardless of call time.

MALES FOR SEASON 2

Thursday, June 11 2026

NASHVILLE AREA 

*NEW FACES

PROJECT: Scarpetta S2

TYPE: Non-Union Background Work

LOCATION: Nashville, TN area — (Local Hires Only)

DATE:

Friday, June 12th

WHO:

Males 25-65 to play workers at the medical examiner’s office. This is set in 1999.

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: 6/12 OCME

BANK COMMERCIAL IN NASHVILLE

Tuesday, June 09 2026

CASTING CALL | BANK COMMERCIAL

Shoot Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Shoot Time: Roughly 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: East Nashville, TN
The exact address will be shared once talent is hired.
Usage: In perpetuity

ROLES

Plant Shop Owner

Female, mid-30s to mid-40s
Looking for someone who feels warm, natural, grounded, and authentic. This role has one speaking line, so talent should be comfortable delivering a line in a conversational, real-life way.

Rate: $400

Customer

Mixed ages welcome
Looking for authentic, natural-feeling customers. Open to a small family, a young woman, an elderly woman, or other everyday neighborhood customer types.

This role will be a half-day afternoon shoot. Exact timing is still TBD.

Rate: $200

Submission Deadline: Tuesday, June 9th


FIT MALE RUNNERS

Tuesday, June 09 2026

NASHVILLE AREA

PROJECT: THIRSTYGIRL

TYPE: Non-Union Background Work

LOCATION: Nashville, TN area — (Local Hires Only)

*If you’ve already worked on Thirstygirl, we cannot book you in these roles.

DATE:

Wednesday, June 10th

WHO:

Fit male runners 20 to 70 years of age. You will be running in the scene! Some of you may be shirtless running in this scene. Must be comfortable with this.

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: 6/10 TG

NASHVILLE BACKGROUND FOR SCARPETTA SEASON 2

Monday, June 08 2026

NASHVILLE AREA CASTING CALL – BACKGROUND TALENT

PROJECT: Scarpetta S2
TYPE: Non-Union Background Work

DATE:
Tuesday, June 9th + Wednesday, June 10th

*If you are only available 1 of these days, please specify that in your submission.

WHO:
Looking for all genders 18-65 to play doctors, nurses, patients, visitors.

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. We may not need you that long, but must be able to commit to that. YOU WILL NOT HAVE THE CALL TIME UNTIL THE AFTERNOON PRIOR. Must be available regardless of call time.

NASHVILLE TECH COMMERCIAL

Saturday, June 06 2026

Nashville Talent Wanted for Paid TV Commercial Casting

A new paid commercial casting call is now open for talent in the Nashville, Tennessee area. A technology care and insurance company is currently seeking featured background talent for an upcoming commercial project filming in and around Nashville.

This is a non-union opportunity. Casting directors are specifically looking for individuals who are available to work as local hires, as transportation and accommodations will not be provided.

Filming is scheduled for Monday, June 8, 2026, and selected talent must have full-day availability, as official call times have not yet been released.

Project Details
Project Type: Commercial 
Location: Nashville, TN area
Work Date: Monday, June 8, 2026
Union Status: Non-Union
Usage: All media, worldwide, in perpetuity

Applicants should be prepared to be available for the entire day, regardless of when filming begins or ends.

Pay Rate
Selected talent will receive:
 $300 for up to 10 hours
 Full-day pay even if wrapped earlier than 10 hours
 Overtime will be paid after 10 hours if needed

Roles Casting
Casting directors are currently seeking the following role:

FRIENDS
Male and female talent of all ethnicities, ages 30s to 40s, with a conservative, semi-upscale, professional look. These roles are meant to portray people who could realistically be friends with the lead characters in the commercial.

Because production has not yet released the official schedule, applicants should be prepared for any start and end time.



NASHVILLE COWBOY CASTING

Friday, June 05 2026

CASTING Co SEEKING COWBOYS FOR PAID SHOOT

Filming in Downtown Nashville — June 6 (afternoon)

$750 for approx. 2 hours

Looking for males 20s–30s comfortable in cowboy attire, talking to people, being on camera, and having a good time.

Social + CTV streaming content.


AMERICAN IDOL AUDITIONS IN NASHVILLE

Friday, June 05 2026

Aspiring singers will have a chance to audition in person for American Idol.

The hit series will  bring its casting team to Nashville during CMA Fest on June 5, 2026.

The show will be meeting with performers face-to-face and giving hopeful contestants the opportunity to showcase their talent with nothing more than their voice and stage presence.

American Idol remains one of television’s most successful singing competitions, launching the careers of stars such as Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, and Adam Lambert. The series gives undiscovered singers from across the country the opportunity to compete for a recording career while receiving feedback from celebrity judges and music industry professionals.

Auditions:

  • Nashville
  • June 5
  • In-person auditions at CMA Fest

NASHVILLE CHEVY COMMERCIAL

Thursday, June 04 2026

NASHVILLE AREA CASTING CALL – FEATURED TALENT

PROJECT: Chevy Commercial
TYPE: Non-Union
LOCATION: Nashville, TN area

DATE:
Saturday, June 6th

WHO:
-Looking for a MALE, 18–55 years old, with longer hair (this is a must) who is willing to have it cut into a mullet with a Chevy logo shaved into the haircut for the scene.

-Must be comfortable with a real haircut/hair modification done by production.

PAY RATE:

$500/12hrs (12 hour guarantee $500)

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.



NASHVILLE AREA DEALERSHIP COMMERCIAL

Thursday, June 04 2026

Casting Call for Friday 06/05

Fun social media videos for a local dealership. 

Film day: Friday (06/05/26)

Location: Lebanon, TN 

Time frame: (mid day) Each actor will be assigned a different time.

Shoot duration: 1-3hrs

Pay: $75/hr 

Actors needed: 2

1 male (ages 25-45) 

1 female (ages 25-40) 

FEATURE FILM THIRSTYGIRL CASTING NASHVILLE BACKGROUND ACTORS

Thursday, June 04 2026

NASHVILLE AREA CASTING CALL – BACKGROUND TALENT
PROJECT: THIRSTYGIRL
TYPE: Non-Union Background Work
LOCATION: Nashville, TN area 

DATE:
Saturday, June 6th

WHO:
Looking for males 35-60 years of age to play tech bros and tech office workers.

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. (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.

INFANT CASTING FOR NASHVILLE MUSIC VIDEO

Wednesday, June 03 2026

CASTING CALL - INFANT

Production is looking to cast a male infant for a country music video in Nashville, TN. on June 4th and 5th. 
Infant will only be needed for one of those days. 

-$300/day. 

-Parent or guardian must be present with child on set at all times. 

-Talent must be able to work local to Nashville.

COPS/STATE TROOPERS

Wednesday, June 03 2026

NASHVILLE AREA 

*NEW FACES

PROJECT: Scarpetta S2

TYPE: Non-Union Background Work

LOCATION: Nashville, TN area — (Local Hires Only)

DATE:

Thursday, June 4th

*FITTING IN ANTIOCH TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY OF THIS WEEK

WHO:

Males 25-55 years of age to play COPS & STATE TROOPERS

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: 6/4 COP

MOURNERS

Monday, June 01 2026

NASHVILLE AREA

PROJECT: Scarpetta S2

TYPE: Non-Union Background Work

LOCATION: Nashville, TN area — (Local Hires Only)

DATE:

Tuesday, June 2nd

WHO:

All genders, ages 18–70, to portray mourners. 

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: 6/2 MOURNER

NEWBORN BABIES

Monday, June 01 2026

NASHVILLE AREA 

PROJECT: Scarpetta S2

TYPE: Non-Union Background Work

LOCATION: Nashville, TN area — (Local Hires Only)

DATE:

Tuesday, June 2nd

WHO:

Newborn babies! 15 days to 6 weeks (if on the smaller side). Open to twins, as well as triplets.

PAY RATE:

$200/4hrs (4 hour guarantee) I WILL NOT HAVE THE CALL TIME UNTIL THE AFTERNOON PRIOR. Must be available regardless of call time.

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

Subject Line: 6/2 BABY

MALES FOR SEASON 2

Monday, June 01 2026

NASHVILLE AREA 

*NEW FACES

PROJECT: Scarpetta S2

TYPE: Non-Union Background Work

LOCATION: Nashville, TN area — (Local Hires Only)

DATE:

Tuesday, June 2nd

WHO:

Males 28-55 years of age to play fathers in the NICU, as well as one older male to play a doctor. Your hair must fit that time period, so nothing too trendy.

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: 6/2 MALE

DINER PATRONS

Thursday, May 28 2026

NASHVILLE AREA

PROJECT: THIRSTYGIRL

TYPE: Non-Union Background Work

LOCATION: Nashville, TN area — (Local Hires Only)

DATE:

Friday, May 29th & Saturday, May 30th

*Most of the roles will work both dates

WHO:

Looking for diner patrons 25-60 years of age

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: 5/29 DINER 

FEATURED YOUNG ADULT FEMALE

Thursday, May 28 2026

NASHVILLE AREA 

PROJECT: THIRSTYGIRL

TYPE: Non-Union Featured Background Work

LOCATION: Nashville, TN area — (Local Hires Only)

DATE:

Friday, May 29th

*This role will be picture picked by the Director.

WHO:

Female 18-20 years of age that can play 16. This is a diner scene.

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: 5/29 FEMALE


• Location •

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