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.


 

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

CASTING FOR KIDS AND ADULTS 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

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

PAUL MITCHELL HAIR SHOW

Thursday, October 16 2025

PAUL MITCHELL / NASHVILLE TN / BEAUTY FASHION HAIR SHOW 
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> FEMALES : AGES 18 YRS - 35 YRS / MODEL TYPES / ALL ETHNICITIES , HEIGHTS, SIZES, HAIR COLORS, TEXTURES  ( ALSO MODELS THAT IDENTIFY AS FEMALES NON-BINARY , ANDROGENOUS , TRANS, ETC. ) NO MODELS UNDER 18 YRS. MODELS MUST BE 18 YRS OR OLDER
>
> FYI : MODELS WITH LONGER HAIR OPEN TO CUTTING ABOVE SHOULDERS AND GOING GOLDEN RED BLONDE COLOR.
>
> NO EXTENSIONS, WIGS, HAIR PIECES , SHAVED , BUZZED, BALD , SHORT HAIR
> HOW MUCH STYLING CUT COLOR GETS DONE WILL BE DETERMINED BETWEEN MODELS & ARTISTS WHEN MODELS ARE BOOKED
>
> VIRTUAL MODEL CONSULTATION DATE : TBD
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> PREP DATE : SUNDAY OCTOBER 20 2024 ( NASHVILLE TN TBD )
> SHOW DATE : MONDAY OCTOBER 21 2024 ( NASHVILLE TN TBD )
>
> PAY RATE : $ 500.00 FLAT ( 1 PREP DATE & 1 SHOW DATE ) = 2 DATES TOTAL

SUBMIT HEADSHOT AND FULL BODY, AGE, LOCATION, STATS/SIZES, CONTACT, AND RESUME/PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE TO [email protected]

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

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

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 

911 NASHVILLE CASTING FOR 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

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.

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

MUSIC VIDEO IN NASHVILLE

Sunday, September 28 2025

NASHVILLE, TN Area

MUSIC VIDEO - 9/29/25

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Project: MUSIC VIDEO – Undisclosed Artist

Shoot Location: NASHVILLE, TN area

–MUST be able to work in the Nashville TN area as a LOCAL HIRE!! (Travel/Transportation/Accommodation will not be provided)

DATE NEEDED:

MONDAY 9/29/25

-we do NOT have exact Call/Wrap times, so you should have FULL day available to allow for whatever the Call Time ends up being.

NON-UNION

Rate of PAY: $100.00 for up to 8 hours (may not work that many hours but you will be paid for the full day even if you get wrapped sooner than 8 hours)

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ROLES: **BACKGROUND**

[WEDDING/FUNERAL ATTENDEES] Male and Female, ALL ethnicities, age range 25-60s, conservative, variety of types, MUST have nice clothing that you could wear to a wedding and a funeral

_______________________________________________

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

With subject line MUSIC VIDEO 9/29

BASEBALL FANS

Wednesday, September 24 2025

NASHVILLE AREA 

PROJECT: 911 NASHVILLE (20th Century Television)

TYPE: Non-Union Background Work

LOCATION: Nashville, TN (Local Hires Only)

DATE:

Thursday, September 25th

WHO:

All genders 18-70 years of age to play baseball fans

PAY RATE:

$100/8hrs ($12.50 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: 9/25 BASEBALL

SABRINA CARPENTER TYPE

Wednesday, September 24 2025

NASHVILLE AREA 

PROJECT: 911 NASHVILLE (20th Century Television)

TYPE: Non-Union Featured Background Work

LOCATION: Nashville, TN (Local Hires Only)

DATE:

Thursday, September 25th

WHO:

“Sabrina Carpenter” type to play a pop star! 18-25 year old female, preferably blonde. Must have a pop star look, similar to Sabrina Carpenter.

*Please note, this role will be selected by the Director. This may require a fitting this Wednesday in Franklin ($30 compensation).

PAY RATE:

$175/8hrs ($21.875 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: 9/25 POP STAR

KIDS 9-12

Wednesday, September 24 2025

NASHVILLE AREA 

PROJECT: 911 NASHVILLE (20th Century Television)

TYPE: Non-Union Background Work

LOCATION: Nashville, TN (Local Hires Only)

DATE:

Thursday, September 25th

WHO:

All children 9 to 12 years of age to play baseball fans

*Please note, parents CANNOT be booked with their children. The children will be used on set for shorter period of time.

PAY RATE:

$100/8hrs ($12.50 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: 9/25 MINOR

MUSICIAN TYPES

Wednesday, September 24 2025

NASHVILLE AREA 

PROJECT: 911 NASHVILLE (20th Century Television)

TYPE: Non-Union Background Work

LOCATION: Nashville, TN (Local Hires Only)

DATE:

Thursday, September 25th

WHO:

MALE musician types to play MUSICIANS, BOARD OPS AND AN ENGINEER. 23-55 YEARS OF AGE.

*This is a small scene with just 5 BG.

PAY RATE:

$100/8hrs ($12.50 p/hour, 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: 9/25 MUSICIAN 

NASHVILLE KIDS COMMERCIAL

Monday, September 22 2025

NASHVILLE, TN Area 
COMMERCIAL
**KIDS** BACKGROUND CASTING CALL 9/23/25
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Project: Regional COMMERCIAL (Pigeon Forge Tourism)

Shoot Location: NASHVILLE, TN area (Thompson's Station)
--MUST be able to work in the Nashville TN area as a LOCAL HIRE!! (Travel/Transportation/Accommodation will not be provided)

DATE NEEDED: 
TUESDAY 9/23/25
-we do NOT have exact Call/Wrap times, so you should have FULL day available to allow for whatever the Call Time ends up being

NON-UNION
Rate of PAY:  $200.00 for up to 10 hours 

USAGE: Regional, ALL Media. FULL BUYOUT
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ROLES: **BACKGROUND**
[KIDS] Male and Female, ALL ethnicities, age range 5-15 years old, wide variety of outgoing, friendly kids. 

**Parent/Guardian MUST remain on set with Minor child at all times
_______________________________________________

CASTING FEATURED ROLES FOR MUSIC VIDEO

Monday, September 22 2025

NASHVILLE, TN Area

MUSIC VIDEO

FEATURED BACKGROUND CASTING CALL 9/23/25

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Project: MUSIC VIDEO – Undisclosed Artist

Shoot Location: NASHVILLE, TN area

–MUST be able to work in the Nashville TN area as a LOCAL HIRE!! (Travel/Transportation/Accommodation will not be provided)

DATE NEEDED:

TUESDAY 9/23/25

-we do NOT have exact Call/Wrap times, so you should have FULL day available to allow for whatever the Call Time ends up being.

NON-UNION

Rate of PAY: $200.00 for up to 10 hours (may not work that many hours but you will be paid for the full day even if you get wrapped sooner than 10 hours) **CASH AT WRAP**

ROLES: **Featured BACKGROUND**

[CASHIER] Male or Female, ALL ethnicities, age range 60s-70s, conservative.

[SHOPPER] MALE Only!, ALL ethnicities, age range 40s, variety of types

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Submit headshot and full body, age, location, stats/sizes, contact, and resume/previous experience to [email protected] - MUSIC VIDEO 9/23 in subject line (specify which role)


Location

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