Wednesday, September 23 2026
Idol Auditions Kick Off in August 2026
Idol Across America is back and they are going cross country, all 50 states, to find the next American Idol.
The countdown is on for a brand-new season of American Idol, and the journey to discover the nationβs next superstar begins this August. Singers across the country will soon get their chance to shine as auditions open in multiple states throughout the South and Midwest.
August 31, 2026 - The South
September, 8, 2026
September 18, 2026 - Tennessee
September 23, 2026
These early auditions mark the first wave of the Idol audition tour, giving hopeful performers from across the region the opportunity to showcase their talent. From soulful ballads to powerhouse vocals, contestants will be vying for a golden ticket and a chance to perform in front of the judges later this season.
There are some rules for who can apply to be on American Idol.
This yearβs first round puts a major focus on the South and Midwest, with states like Texas, Kansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma expected to bring a wide range of voices and styles.
Aspiring contestants are encouraged to register online ahead of their stateβs audition date. Slots may be limited, so securing a spot early is key. Contestants should prepare two songs that showcase both vocal range and individuality, with acapella and backing track options available depending on the audition format.
Tuesday, September 22 2026
GOLF TRIP
**Director Selected Rolesπ¬**
Men and Women to portray
Hostesses, Servers,& Bartenders
All Ethnicities / Ages 18 & up
Those with experience are encouraged to apply.
Dates: 9/23
Rate: 168/12
Location: Stone Mountain, GA
Submit headshot and full body, age, location, stats/sizes, contact, and resume/previous experience to [email protected]
SUBJECT: 9/23 STAFF
Tuesday, September 22 2026
NASHVILLE AREA
PROJECT: 911 NASHVILLE (20th Century Television)
TYPE: Non-Union Background Work
LOCATION: Nashville, TN β and surrounding areas (Local Hires Only)
DATE:
Wednesday, September 23rd
WHO:
All genders, 25-55 to play plain clothes cops, admins and screen techs
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: 9/23 STATION
Monday, September 21 2026
NASHVILLE AREA
PROJECT: 911 NSV S2 (20th Century Television)
TYPE: Non-Union Photo Double
LOCATION: Franklin/Nashville, TN area (local hires only)
WHEN:
Tuesday, September 22nd
WHO:
Female photo double. 18-35 years of age, extremely fit. Must be around 5β0-5β3, size 0/2, 25-27 inch waist.
Person with a VERY similar complexion/look/size to the actor pictured below. This is a photo double (not a stand-in) so itβs important that you look VERY similar to this actor.
*Please only submit if you fit this description. Itβs very important that you submit CURRENT photos showing your current hairstyle.
Rate: $200/12 hrs (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. 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: ROXIE PD
Sunday, September 20 2026
This 1980βs SCENE scene films MON 9/21
(2) inmates
(1) Officer
In this scene, the camera follows 2 Caucasian men (that portrays inmates) being taken to a cell by an officer.
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Age: 24 -55 (or youthful appearance, if older)
Scene:
NEW LIFETIME FILM BASED ON DOCUMENTARY
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Filming: MON 9/21
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SUBJECT LINE: inmate 9/21
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SUBJECT LINE: Officer 9/21
Slender to medium build
Officer must have BLACK work BOOTS & white tshirt
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Officer
Clean shaven or 80βs mustache
(Beard must be trimmed and 1980βs proper)
No pony tails, no man buns
No, visible TATOOS, no ear gauges.
No hair past collar length
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(All non speaking BG Roles)
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Filming Location: East point, Ga
Rate: $140/12
Call time: TBD
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Submit headshot and full body, age, location, stats/sizes, contact, and resume/previous experience to [email protected]
Sunday, September 20 2026
DATE: MON 9/21 & Wed 9/23
Age: 24 -55 (or youthful appearance, if older)
NEW LIFETIME FILM BASED ON DOCUMENTARY
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Filming: MON 9/21 & or WED 9/23
Interrogation room scene
List which day you are available or BOTH
SUBJECT LINE: Officer 9/21
SUBJECT LINE: Officer 9/23
SUBJECT LINE: Officer 2DAYS
must have BLACK work BOOTS & white tshirt
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Scene: 1980βs SCENE
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SEEKINGβ¦3 Caucasian Men
(2) Police Officers (interrogation room scene)
(1) Correction Officer
Slender to medium build
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Clean shaven or 80βs mustache
(Beard must be trimmed and 1980βs proper)
No pony tails, no man buns
No, visible TATOOS, no ear gauges.
No hair past collar length
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Men with Side burns and collar length hair are welcome to submit
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(All non speaking BG Roles)
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Filming Location: East point, Ga (Stages)
Rate: $140/12
Call time: TBD
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Submit headshot and full body, age, location, stats/sizes, contact, and resume/previous experience to [email protected]
Friday, September 18 2026
Location: Atlanta, Georgia. Local Atlanta-area talent is preferred; however, applicants from other locations may apply if they are able to travel to Atlanta and be available for all required filming dates.
Role: Female Dating Show Contestants
Casting directors are seeking approximately 20 single women to participate in an upcoming independent reality dating series. Selected contestants will have the opportunity to get to know the show's featured bachelor through introductions, group activities, challenges, dates, one-on-one conversations, and other reality-TV experiences.
Talent Requirements:
β’ Women, 21+
β’ Single and genuinely open to dating
β’ All ethnicities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply
β’ Confident, outgoing, expressive personalities
β’ Comfortable appearing on camera
β’ Able to communicate naturally and engage with others
β’ Comfortable participating in group activities, dates, challenges, interviews and reality-TV situations
β’ Must be available for required filming dates in Atlanta
Casting directors are especially interested in women with strong, authentic personalities. Applicants should be comfortable being themselves on camera rather than portraying a scripted character.
Nudity / Explicit Content:
No nudity or explicit sexual content is required.
Filming Location: Atlanta, GA
Principal Photography: September 25β27, 2026
Thursday, September 17 2026
GOLF TRIP
Men and Women to portray Gold Resort Guests
Must have a upscale resort type clothing, Golf attire or business attrie
This is not a golfing day so if you just have the clubs and clothes this is a good day for you, This is the check in area!
All Ethnicities / Age 18 and over
Date: Sept 18th
Rate: 168/12 (+ 20 for Clubs)
Location: Atlanta Area
Submit headshot and full body, age, location, stats/sizes, contact, and resume/previous experience to [email protected]
SUBJECT: RESORT GUESTS
Thursday, September 17 2026
NASHVILLE AREA
PROJECT: 911 NSV S2 (20th Century Television)
TYPE: Non-Union Photo Double
LOCATION: Franklin/Nashville, TN area (local hires only)
WHEN:
Friday, September 18th
WHO:
Young girl, 9-12 years of age, 4β10, approximately 73lbs (must be close to this)
Child with a VERY similar complexion/look/size to the actor pictured above. Must have a hairstyle that can be styled to look like the photo posted here.
This is a photo double (not a stand-in) so itβs important that you look VERY similar to this actor.
*Please only submit if you fit this description. Itβs very important that you submit CURRENT photos showing your current hairstyle.
Rate: $200/12 hrs (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.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:
JAYDA PD
Wednesday, September 16 2026
THUNDER ROAD β Season 1
Male, any ethnicity, that is clean shaven with waist size 38-40.
DATE: Thursday, September 17
RATE: $182/12
LOCATION: Senoia, GA
Submit headshot and full body, age, location, stats/sizes, contact, and resume/previous experience to [email protected]
Wednesday, September 16 2026
GOLF TRIP
Males and Females to portray Cart Barn Staff!
These are young kids that clean up and handle the carts before and after customers
All Ethnicities / Age 18-25
Date: 9/17
Rate: 168/12
Location: Stone Mountain, GA
Submit headshot and full body, age, location, stats/sizes, contact, and resume/previous experience to [email protected]
SUBJECT: CART HERDERS
Wednesday, September 16 2026
NEW LIFETIME MOVIE
(2) Children NEEDED Caucasian Girl and Caucasian Boy. THURSDAY, 9/17, East Point, Ga area
Caucasian Girl
AGE: 8-10 (GIRL)
Hair color: Brown/Brunette
Eye color: Grey or greyish blue (see photo)
If eye color is not a match but HAIR COLOR IS, PLEASE SUBMIT
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Caucasian Boy
Age: 12-15 years old
Hair color/Eye color BROWN
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NO BLEACHED HAIR COLOR OR STREAKS!
FLASHBACK SCENE TAKES PLACE IN 1978
Filming Date: THURSDAY, 9/17
Location: EAST POINT, Ga area
SUBJECT LINE: GIRL 9/17
SUBJECT LINE: BOY 9/17
Children will portray siblings in a CAR DEALERSHIP scene with CAST MEMBER that portrays the mother.
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Pay rate: $140
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Submit headshot and full body, age/DOB, GDOL #, location, stats/sizes, contact, and resume/previous experience to [email protected]
SUBJECT LINE: GIRL 9/17
SUBJECT LINE: BOY 9/17
Wednesday, September 16 2026
Tuesday, September 15 2026
GOLF TRIP
Female to portray a cart girl!
A βcart girlβ is officially known as a beverage cart attendant or golf course hospitality attendant.
Must be comfortable driving a golf cart.
Real Cart Girl encouraged to apply.
All Ethnicities / Age 18-30
Date: 9/16
Rate: 168/12
Location: Stone Mountain, GA
Submit headshot and full body, age, location, stats/sizes, contact, and resume/previous experience to [email protected]
SUBJECT: Trolley Dolly
Monday, September 14 2026
Sunday, September 13 2026
GOLF TRIP
Men & Women to portray Insurance agents in office setting! Think sad Cubicles.
All ethnicities / Ages 30-60.
Must have Business attire
Dates: 9/14
Rate: 168/12
Location: Norcross, GA
Submit headshot and full body, age, location, stats/sizes, contact, and resume/previous experience to [email protected]
SUBJECT: INSURANCE AGENT
Sunday, September 13 2026
NASHVILLE AREA
*NEW FACES If youβve worked on 911 in the past month as a flight passenger or wedding guest, we cannot book you for this.
PROJECT: 911 NASHVILLE (20th Century Television)
TYPE: Non-Union Background Work
LOCATION: Nashville, TN β and surrounding areas (Local Hires Only)
DATE:
Monday, September 14th
WHO:
All genders, ages 25β70, to play upscale restaurant patrons. We are looking for polished, sophisticated types who would fit naturally into a high-end restaurant setting.
Also a few talent, ages 25β55, to play professional waitstaff.
PAY RATE:
$100/8hrs ($12.50p/h 8 hour guarantee + time and a half after) Must be able to commit to being on set 12+ hours. WILL NOT HAVE THE CALL TIME UNTIL THE AFTERNOON PRIOR. Must be available regardless of call time.
Submit headshot and full body, age, location, stats/sizes, contact, and resume/previous experience to [email protected]
Subject Line: 9/14 UPSCALE
Sunday, September 13 2026
AUTOMOTIVE ENTHUSIASTS
THUNDER ROAD
Casting directors are looking for men and women with mechanic experience, hands-on automotive experience or a genuine passion working on cars.
Seeking: Mechanics, automotive enthusiasts, car experts & people with a strong knowledge of cars and the automotive world.
This is a recurring background role, with opportunities to work a few days per episode. Casting directors are looking for talent who are available to return throughout the project.
DATES September 14β17, with additional dates TBD OctoberβDecember
RATE$ 182/12 per day
LOCATION Senoia, GA
Submit headshot and full body, age, location, stats/sizes, contact, and resume/previous experience to [email protected]
Thursday, September 10 2026
BARTENDER & SERVERS
Senoia, GA
Experienced bartenders and servers, ages 18-50, all ethnicities.
Date: Sept 11
Rate: $182/12
Location: Senoia, GA
Submit headshot and full body, age, location, stats/sizes, contact, and resume/previous experience to [email protected]
Wednesday, September 09 2026
NASHVILLE AREA
PROJECT: 911 NASHVILLE (20th Century Television)
TYPE: Non-Union Background Work
LOCATION: Spring Hill, TN β and surrounding areas (Local Hires Only)
DATE:
Thursday, September 10th
WHO:
All genders 18-70 years of age to play looky loos.
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: 9/10 LOOKY
408 N. Cedar Bluff Rd. Suite 100
Knoxville, TN 37923
