Movies and TV shows casting in Tennessee

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Backstage
March 18, 2026
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Movies and TV shows casting in Tennessee

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.

Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in Tennessee and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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A Soldier's memory

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Lisa (supporting, female, 18-35)
--- Mark (lead, male, 35-60)
- Roles pay up to: $100
- Casting locations: Collegedale, TN; Chattanooga, TN
- Learn more about the student film here

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'I Woke Up With A Lawsuit'

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Sonia (lead, female, 25-35)
--- Jay (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Quinn (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Casting locations: Murfreesboro, TN; Nashville, TN
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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'Close to Home'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Tom (lead, male, 30-50)
--- Steve (supporting, male, 45-65)
--- Robin (supporting, female, 30-45)
- Casting locations: Nashville, TN
- Learn more about the student film here

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'Blood, Orange'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Claire (lead, female, 21-40)
--- Owen (supporting, male, 21-40)
--- Hayden (lead, male, 21-40)
- Casting locations: Nashville, TN; Murfreesboro, TN; Huntsville, AL; Cookeville, TN; Bowling Green, KY
- Learn more about the student film here

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'One Way Ticket'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Josh (lead, male, 18-26)
--- Maria (lead, female, 45-60)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: Chattanooga, TN
- Learn more about the student film here

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'Interior of A Chinese Restaurant'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Joey Alnwick (lead, male, 21-26)
- Roles pay up to: $400
- Casting locations: Huntsville, AL; Nashville, TN; Birmingham, AL
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Thin Place'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Dan (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Alethia (lead, female, 25-35)
--- Chris (supporting, male, 30-35)
- Roles pay up to: $5,040
- Casting locations: Lynchburg, VA; New York, NY; Atlanta, GA; Washington, DC; Baltimore, MD
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Wrestling For Hope'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- School librarian (supporting, female, 25-46)
--- Female Supporting Co-Star 2 (supporting, female, 25-46)
--- Timid Wrestler (supporting, female, 13-30)
- Casting locations: Birmingham, AL; Atlanta, GA; Nashville, TN; Pensacola, FL
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Prodigals'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Billy (lead, male, 25-40)
--- Will (lead, male, 16-25)
--- Charles (lead, male, 16-25)
- Roles pay up to: $500
- Casting locations: Nashville, TN; Atlanta, GA
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Down Home Diaries'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Mark (day player, male, 30-39)
--- Waiter (day player, male, 20-40)
--- Ed (supporting, male, 45-65)
- Roles pay up to: $750
- Casting locations: Prestonsburg, KY; Louisville, KY; Lexington, KY; Knoxville, TN; Charleston, WV
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'72 Whaler'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Hayes (lead, male, 20-28)
--- Quinn (supporting, female, 19-28)
--- Jim (supporting, male, 60-75)
- Roles pay up to: $6,600
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Taco Man'

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Tony (lead, male, 35-45)
--- Aurora ("Rori") (lead, female, 18-22)
- Roles pay up to: $1,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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Reality, Couples Who Are Dating or Engaged

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Couples Who Are Dating or Engaged (lead, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $16,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'72 Whaler'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Hayes (lead, male, 20-28)
--- Quinn (supporting, female, 19-28)
--- Jim (supporting, male, 60-75)
- Roles pay up to: $6,600
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Second Serve'

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Kevin White (lead, male, 18-24)
- Roles pay up to: $2,800
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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