Movies and TV shows casting in Nashville

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April 2, 2025

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Movies and TV shows casting in Nashville

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 Nashville, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Scaries'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Chesterberry John (day player, male, 60-100)
--- Juan Carlos (day player, male, 35-50)
--- Chesterberry John's Widow (day player, female, 60-100)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Nashville, Tennessee
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The African'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Dexter (day player, male, 30-55)
--- Shaniqua (lead, female, 25-30)
--- Damon (supporting, male, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Nashville, Tennessee
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Tent City'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Clay Tillerman (lead, male, 18-100)
--- Patches (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Dr. Carol Atkinson (lead, male, 45-70)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Nashville, Tennessee
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'America Down'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Liam or Lacey Davenport (supporting, 5-12)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Nashville, Tennessee
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Girl With No Talent'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Steve Cam (supporting, male, 35-45)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'A Tale of Two'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Hugo (supporting, male, 35-50)
--- Sable (supporting, male, 40-50)
- Average hourly rate: $19
- Casting locations: Louisville, Kentucky
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Nineveh: Jonah; Son of Amittai'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Adah (supporting, female, 25-50)
- Average hourly rate: $33
- Casting locations: Knoxville, Tennessee
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Advocacy is Life or Death'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ms. Thompson (supporting, 20-40)
--- Erika (lead, female, 20-40)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Birmingham, Alabama
- Learn more about the short film here