Tennessee Casting Calls & Background Acting Opportunities
Find current film & TV casting calls in Tennessee — background actors, extras, stand-ins, photo doubles, and featured roles. GigDock gathers Tennessee opportunities from casting companies and sources into one searchable feed, updated throughout the day.
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Popular Tennessee markets
Open casting calls in Tennessee
NASHVILLE AREA CASTING CALL – BACKGROUND TALENT (PHOTO DOUBLE)
Jenny Alison Casting
Hardee's Commercial - Kid Employee Casting
On Location Casting
911 NASHVILLE – Background Churchgoers
Jenny Alison Casting
Fatal Attraction 1838
Jupiter Casting
Mark – True Crime Series
Jupiter Casting
SNAPPED, ep 3721 – Multiple Roles
Jupiter Casting
911 NASHVILLE – Background Brass
Jenny Alison Casting
POP STAR CLONE
Jupiter Casting
Kayla - True Crime Recreation
Jupiter Casting
POP STAR CLONE - Serena body double
Jupiter Casting
911 Nashville – Multicultural Background Talent
Jenny Alison Casting
POP STAR CLONE - Serena Body Double
Jupiter Casting
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Tennessee casting market — last 30 days
Most active Tennessee casting companies this month
- 1.Jupiter Casting48 calls
- 2.Jenny Alison Casting36 calls
- 3.On Location Casting3 calls
Where Tennessee gigs are filming
Based on casting calls GigDock tracked in Tennessee over the last 30 days. Updated September 27, 2026.
Types of casting calls in Tennessee
Background actors & extras
Non-speaking roles that fill out scenes — the bread and butter of film & TV work, and the easiest way to start with no experience.
Featured background
Background roles the camera lingers on — a specific look or action that stands out without lines.
Stand-ins
Match a principal actor's height and coloring to hold their place while crew sets lights and camera. Steady, longer bookings.
Photo doubles
Fill in for a principal in specific shots (hands, over-the-shoulder, distance) where the face isn't clearly seen.
Featured & principal
Speaking and named roles, usually cast through agents and auditions.
How much do background actors get paid in Tennessee?
Tennessee background and extras work is typically quoted as a set rate for a guaranteed number of hours (often $100–$150 for non-union work). Non-union work is widely available to newcomers; union (SAG-AFTRA) productions pay more, and many calls add "bumps" for wardrobe, a personal vehicle, or special skills. Each listing above shows the stated rate.
Frequently asked questions
How do I become a background actor in Tennessee?
You don't need experience, training, or an agent to start as a background actor in Tennessee. Most casting directors accept direct submissions — usually a recent photo, your sizes, and contact info by email or a submission link. Browse current calls on GigDock, submit to the ones that fit, and you can be booked within days.
What do background actors and extras get paid in Tennessee?
Pay is typically quoted as a flat rate for a guaranteed number of hours — in Tennessee, commonly a set rate for a guaranteed number of hours (often $100–$150 for non-union work). Non-union background work is widely available; union (SAG-AFTRA) rates are higher, and productions may pay "bumps" for wardrobe, a personal vehicle, or special skills. Overtime usually kicks in after the guaranteed hours.
Do I need an agent to do background or extra work in Tennessee?
No. Background, extras, stand-in, and photo-double work is almost always cast by submitting directly to the casting company — no agent required. Agents matter more for featured and principal (speaking) roles.
How often are new casting calls posted in Tennessee?
Constantly — productions cast on short notice, often days before a shoot. GigDock pulls new Tennessee casting calls from many casting companies and sources into one feed and updates throughout the day, so you don't have to monitor each one yourself.
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