TALENT CASTINGS



 

IMPORTANT! SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS, PLEASE READ

Tuesday, December 31 2030

**THESE ARE ONLY THE GENERAL CASTING NOTICES AND ARE NOT REPRESENTATIVE OF ALL TALENT OPPORTUNITIES



CASTINGS POSTED IN ORDER BY PROJECT DATE

SCROLL THROUGH TO SEE CURRENT CASTINGS 

**Note ages in casting descriptions are based on CASTING AGE.
When you submit, please note it is intended for the CASTING DIRECTOR.
Gage does not choose who is selected for any particular role/part or casting.
You will receive an auto response when your submission is received. 
Casting Directors will email you should they require additional info or wish to cast you. 
You will NOT receive a reply from a casting director for every submission.  
Your contact info is included with ours in the submission and they will follow up should they need more information.
If your online profile is not complete you can submit to a casting by email to: [email protected].  Include casting title in subject line. Include your name, contact info and headshot/full body.

***CHECK BACK OFTEN AS THIS PAGE IS UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE WEEK

BE SURE TO SCROLL DOWN AS CASTINGS ARE LISTED BY DATE. 

UPDATED ONES MAY BE FURTHER DOWN THE PAGE OR ON PAGE 2, 3, 4...


MANY CASTINGS ARE SHORT NOTICE SO WILL BE CLOSER TO THE ACTUAL CALENDAR DATE


GAGE AGENTS SUBMIT YOU FOR LOCAL PROJECTS AND POST THE SOUTHEAST & NATIONAL GENERAL CASTINGS BELOW.  These are only a portion of the opportunities to be cast, as our Agency Director also submits your profile to our local clients when you fit their casting needs.


Casting directors choose the talent THEY want for the project. Gage is not in charge of their casting processes or talent selection.  We can only SUBMIT talent to the below castings in which they are interested, available and fit the breakdown.  We wish every talent success in getting booked! YOUR contact info is also included in the received submission, so please copy the AGENCY on any direct replies from the casting associates.   


IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE PROCESS OR HAVE QUESTIONS WE ARE HAPPY TO HELP! PLEASE EMAIL [email protected]

*Please forgive any typos in casting descriptions.  All language is copied/pasted as presented through production email, social media or casting site from which public/general castings are provided

VARIOUS ROLES FOR CBS SHOW

Saturday, October 31 2026

BACKGROUND ACTORS for the upcoming season of CBS’ BEYOND THE GATES! 

DATES TBD.

ROLES:

BG WITH WAITSTAFF/BARTENDING EXPERIENCE

Seeking individuals with actual experience working as bartenders, servers, waitstaff or in upscale hospitality environments.

BG WITH FORMAL/UPSCALE WARDROBE

Submitting individuals who own a variety of polished, upscale and formal wardrobe appropriate for scenes taking place within the affluent world of Beyond the Gates.

BG WITH DISTINCTIVE/CHARACTER LOOKS

Casting directors are also seeking a variety of distinctive and interesting looks to help continue building the world and different environments of the show.

Individuals of all backgrounds, ages, genders, body types and appearances are encouraged to submit. Specific casting selections will be based on the requirements of each scene and role.

FILMING: Doraville, GA and surrounding areas

LOCAL HIRE ONLY: No travel or housing provided.

Filming generally takes place Monday–Friday, and shoot days may be 12+ hours, so flexible weekday availability is important.

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

SUBJECT LINE: BTG NEW FACES

CULTS & COCKTAILS IMMERSIVE TRAVELING SHOW

Saturday, October 31 2026

Cults & Cocktails is hiring at least 6 men and women actors for paid recurring roles in our regional immersive true crime show. During a show, 4 actors each tell a first person ~15-minute story of their character's experience in a famous cult. 


Will need to be able to travel to the regional areas of Knoxville, Nashville, Asheville, Atlanta, Chattanooga, etc.

Pay is $80 per show with multiple shows per day - show dates are Thursdays and Fridays mostly.

Paid travel is also included.

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

BLONDE FEMALES AGES 10-14

Friday, October 23 2026

PROJECT: My Jesus

TYPE: Union Principal Roles

LOCATION: Nashville, TN & surrounding areas — LOCAL HIRES ONLY

DATES:

Tentatively late October–November

Approximately 1–2 weeks of work

WHO:

Roles:

• Blonde female, 12–14 years old to portray the younger version of our lead actress.

Blonde female, 10–12 years old to portray her younger sister.

Casting directors are only considering local hires for these roles. They cannot hire anyone who lives outside of the Nashville area.

PAY RATE:

SAG Scale

You do NOT need to be a SAG-AFTRA member to submit for these roles. Both union and non-union performers will be considered. You MUST be a TN resident to be considered.

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

Subject Line: MY JESUS

AA INFANTS FOR HIT SERIES

Wednesday, October 21 2026

INFANT ROLE for a HIT TV SERIES filming in Atlanta, GA!

AFRICAN AMERICAN INFANT TO PORTRAY A NEWBORN

-Male or Female

-6–9 weeks old at the time of filming OR able to realistically portray that age

-Approximately 6–9 lbs

FILMING: Atlanta, GA area

DATE: October 22 OR October 23, 2026

Exact filming date will be determined closer to the shoot.

RATE: $500 FLAT

A parent or legal guardian must accompany the infant. Production will follow all applicable requirements and safety guidelines for infants/minors working in entertainment.

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

SUBJECT LINE: NEWBORN BABY

MULTIPLE ROLES FOR MOVIE

Tuesday, October 20 2026

PROJECT: My Jesus

TYPE: Non-Union Background Roles

LOCATION: Nashville, TN & surrounding areas — LOCAL HIRES ONLY

DATE:

Wednesday, October 21st

WHO:

All genders 18-65 years of age to play executives, tourists and pedestrians

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: 10/21 MJ

SNAPPED TV SERIES

Monday, October 19 2026

Snapped, ep 3724 | Casting notice
Filming in the Knoxville, TN area October 20 & 21, 2026
*Call times are preliminary and subject to change.
Non-union, true crime recreation series with no scripted audio. 

Cousin:  Black female, thin build.  Skintone is dark/medium.  Should have natural hair/pulled back in a bun or ponytail (to match footage). Likely needed Wednesday around 4:30pm.  $75/day, 1 scene 

Neighbor/911 Caller:  Adult Female. Needed Tuesday around 7pm.  $75/day, 1 scene 

Detective Juarez:  Hispanic male, average/thin build, brown hair.  Tuesday, 1pm.  $150/day

Detective #2: Any male.  Must be comfortable in a morgue scene.   Tuesday, 1 pm.  $75/day,  1 scene 
 
Medical Examiner: Any person, late 40's-50's.  Tuesday 1pm, $75/day, 1 scene 


PARENTS/KIDS AGES 9-11

Sunday, October 18 2026

PARENTS / KIDS AGES 9–11

Parent(s) and kids to work next Monday, October 19, in Hampton, GA.

Kids must be at least 9 years old, have GDOL registration, and must not be allergic to face paint.

PAY:

Kid Rate: $120/8

Parent Rate: $182/12

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

Subject line: PARENTS WITH KIDS for Monday

RACE FANS

Sunday, October 18 2026

Thunder Road – Season 1

Ages 18+, all ethnicities to portray Race Fans.

DATES: October 19th

RATE: $182/12

LOCATION: Hampton, GA

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

FATAL ATTRACTION 1843

Sunday, October 18 2026

CASTING NOTICE:  FATAL ATTRACTION 1843


Films in Knoxville, TN- October 21-22

Roles: 

DETECTIVE CHRIS- White male, 30-40s, should be clean cut/ phys fit. Likely needed for filming Wednesday 2pm, Thursday 10:30am. 
RATE $150/DAY +HOTEL

OFFICER 1- Black male, 30-40s, physically fit, should be comfortable portraying law enforcement. Likely needed 
Thursday 10:30am. 
RATE $150/DAY +HOTEL

WORKER- white male, 30s, finds body, calls 911. Likely needed Thursday 10:30am 
RATE $150/DAY

NEIGHBOR- Black male, 30s-40S interviews with detectives during their welfare check about victim. Likely needed Thursday 3PM
RATE $100/DAY

COWORKER- Black male, 30s, interviews with detectives. Likely needed Wednesday 10:30am 
RATE $100/DAY

SANDRA - FATAL ATTRACTION 1843: CASTING NOTICE
ROLE: Sandra- 50-60s, victim's mother, should be comfortable with murder content. Likely needed for filming Wednesday, October 21and Thursday October 22 in Knoxville, Tn. 
RATE: $150/DAY +HOTEL

This is a true crime recreation series for the TVOne Network. There is no audio recorded for this series

SPORTS FANS

Friday, October 16 2026

Casting call for Sports fans/background actors for October 17th in Knoxville TN. They are filming a game show for House of Highlights and looking for 18-35 year olds to be background actors to play sports fans for a 3 hour shoot (9:30am call- film until 12pm-12:30pm) Pay is $100. 

They are looking for 30-40 extras and also casting for sports trivia contestants who know a lot about college football if you are interested.

TV SERIES KILLER GRANNIES

Friday, October 16 2026

CASTING NOTICE!
Series: Killer Grannies, ep 206
Filming in Knoxville, TN- October 17-18th
There is no lodging or travel associated with these roles. 

Roles: 
TOM- white male, 40s, dark hair, average build/ should be comfortable with murder content- hiring hitman. Likely needed Sat 10:30am and Sun 4:30pm. 
RATE $150/DAY

BRETT- white male, early 40s, goatee, brown hair, plotting murder. Likely needed Sunday 1:30pm. 
RATE $150/DAY

DETECTIVE WYATT- white male, 60s bald, mustache, likely needed Sat 10:30am and Sun 2:25pm 
RATE $150/DAY

CHERYL- white female, brown hair, early 40s, daughter of victim, should be comfortable with murder content. Sat 1:30pm and Sun 6:30pm 
RATE $150/DAY

GARRICK- white male, 40s, dark hair, clean shaven, should be comfortable with murder content. Likely needed Sunday 1:30pm. 
RATE $150/DAY

This is a true crime recreation series for the Oxygen Network. There is no audio recorded for this series

WESTERN THEMED STILL SHOOT

Friday, October 16 2026

Submitting talent for a Western-themed still photography shoot in Bryson City, North Carolina, on the 17th of November. Talent would have two shooting sessions, one around sunrise and one around sunset. Each session would be approximately 3 hours but exact timings are still TBD. 

Casting directors are looking for a group of predominantly male background performers for the shoot, ideally people with an authentic, rugged Western look. May also want to include a few women, although the majority of the cast will be male. Open to a wide range of ages, with the overall look and character of the individuals being more important.

It would be helpful if some of the performers had their own Western clothing, although this is not essential. Similarly, experience riding horses would be a bonus, but it is not a requirement for every performer.

Will be booking around 15-30 talent.

Pay is $120 for the day and no hotel/travel provided.

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

MALE BODYGUARD

Wednesday, October 14 2026

BODYGUARD 

Thunder Road – Season 1

Intimidating Male, any ethnicity to portray the bodyguard of an actor.

DATE: Thursday, October 15

RATE: $182/12

LOCATION: Gay, GA

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

NASHVILLE COMMERCIAL NEEDING BACKGROUND TALENT

Wednesday, October 14 2026

Casting background talent for commercial shoot! 

Shoot Date: October 20th
Please only submit if you are fully available and able to commit to the shoot date.

Shoot Location: Nashville, TN

We are looking for a diverse range of background talent, generally between the ages of 25–60.

Rate is $200

Talent Usage: 2 months | North America | Paid digital media, streaming platforms, and web placement

We’re looking for authentic, natural personalities who can comfortably portray everyday people on camera.

KILLER GRANNIES TV SERIES CASTING

Tuesday, October 13 2026

CASTING NOTICE 
Series: Killer Grannies, ep 205
Filming in Knoxville, TN- October 15-16th

Role: 
Sandra- Killer Granny. Thin frame/ short reddish hair color. Likely needed Thursday noon and Friday9:30am. Should be comfortable with scripted gun violence and murder content. 
RATE $150/DAY

JONATHAN- white male, brown hair, 18+yo- 20s, should be comfortable with gun violence and murder content. Likely needed Thursday noon and Friday9:30am, 
RATE $150/DAY

FORENSIC TECH- Male, 30-40s, should be comfortable bending down / squatting for periods of time. Likely needed Friday noon. 
RATE $125/DAY

DEPUTY LAWSON- White male, 40s, Bald, should be comfortable portraying law enforcement. Likely needed Thursday 12:30pm 
RATE $150/DAY

SGT BOB SPENCER- 50s, White male, short light hair, clean shaven. Should be comfortable portraying law enforcement. Likely needed Friday 10:30am 
RATE $150/DAY

FRED LANE- late 60-70s White male, should be comfortable around dogs. LIkely needed Thursday 12:30pm 
RATE $150/DAY

JAROME SABOTTA- White male, 60s, thicker frame, takes confession. Likely needed Thursday 3:30pm
RATE $100/DAY

This is a true crime recreation series for the Oxygen Network. There is no audio recorded for this series.

FATAL ATTRACTION TV SERIES

Tuesday, October 13 2026

CASTING NOTICE- FATAL ATTRACTION 1842 
Law enforcement type roles!
Filming in Knoxville, TN- October 14-15th
Roles: 
YORK OFFICER- Male, 25-40yo, physically fit/ clean cut. Likely needed Thursday 4pm. 
RATE $125/DAY

POLICE OFFICER- Male, 25-40yo, physically fit/ clean cut. Finds body/ Likely needed Thursday noon. 
RATE $125/DAY

SWAT- Male, 25-40yo, physically fit/ clean cut. Likely needed Thursday 2pm. 
RATE $150/DAY

This is a true crime recreation series for the TVOne Network. There is no audio recorded for this series.

LEXINGTON KENTUCKY FILM

Tuesday, October 13 2026

A White House Christmas Part 2 
(aka My Sweet House Christmas)
Format: Vertical Shorts (Non-Union)

Audition Date: October 13, 2026

Filming Dates: October 14–23, 2026 (exact dates TBD)

Location: Lexington, KY 
Rate: $200/day (local hire only — no travel, lodging, or per diem)

ROLES and BREAKDOWN

Doctor (Speaking | 6 lines)
Age: 35–60ish | Scene: Hospital ER

Health Inspector (Speaking | 8 lines)
Age: 25–40 | Scene: Bakery

Local Reporter (Speaking | 7 lines)
Age: 23–45ish | Scene: Christmas Bake-Off

Camera person (Speaking | 4 lines)
Age: 30+ | Scene: Christmas Bake-Off

Ben the Delivery Man (Speaking | 5 lines)
Age: 30–50 | Scene: Loading Dock

Barista (Speaking | 5 lines)
Age: 20–30s | Notes: Young, polished | Scene: Coffee Shop

Frank & Mable (Speaking | 5 lines)
Age: 60–70 | Notes: Charactery, well-put-together couple | Scene: Main Street Square


TN TOURISM CAMPAIGN

Monday, October 12 2026

PIGEON FORGE AREA CASTING CALL – TENNESSEE BACKGROUND TALENT 

PROJECT: TN Tourism Campaign
TYPE: Non-Union Background Work
LOCATION: Pigeon Forge, TN -- and surrounding areas (Local Hires Only)

DATE:
Monday, October 12th (Pigeon Forge area - Dollywood and Anakeesta)

WHO:
Looking for all genders, 9–50 years of age to play theme park patrons (open to real families)

*Please note: Must be an experienced background actor to submit for this. These roles will be picture picked by the client. 

PAY RATE:
$375/8hrs 

BACHELORETTE PARTY SCENE

Sunday, October 11 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, October 13th

WHO:

Females 22-32 years of age to play bachelorettes out for brunch

PLEASE NOTE: This scene will require a fitting at the stages in Franklin on Monday, October 12th ($30 compensation)

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: 10/13 BACHELORETTE


• Location •

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