
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, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

'Connection'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Corey (lead, 18-30)
--- Skyler (lead, 18-30)
--- Connection Specialist (supporting, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Knoxville
- Learn more about the short film here

'9-1-1: Nashville,' Recurring Stand-In Talent'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Stand-In Male (day player, 23-40)
- Average hourly rate: $24
- Casting locations: Nashville, Knoxville
- Learn more about the scripted show here

'Buda, Texas - 2003'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jordan (supporting, female, 26-33)
--- Burnie (lead, male, 28-32)
--- Gus (lead, male, 24-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Nashville, Knoxville
- Learn more about the short film here

'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
- Learn more about the scripted show here

'Think of Me'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Cymbeline (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, 18-30)
--- Titania (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Nashville
- Learn more about the short film here

'Ace and friends'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Ace (lead, male, 13-15)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Murfreesboro
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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

'Nashville'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Tom Frank (supporting, male, 18-100)
--- Lady Pearl (supporting, female, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: Nashville
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Pay Day'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Taylor (lead, female, 25-38)
--- Beggar / Homeless Man #1 (supporting, male, 40-50)
--- Carol (supporting, female, 40-70)
- Average hourly rate: $42
- Casting locations: Nashville, Hermitage
- Learn more about the short film here

'Progeny,' Lead Roles - Nationwide Casting'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Emily Keith (lead, female, 20-35)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Models Needed For Clothing Brand Shoot! Compensated'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Model For Clothing Brand (models, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia; Smyrna, Georgia
- Learn more about the short film here

'Frosted Tips'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Salon Clients (background extra, 20-90)
--- Bris Guests (background extra, 30-90)
--- Hair Stylists (background extra, 25-60)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the short film here

'Vertical Mini-Drama Series'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Will (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Sasha (lead, female, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $106
- Casting locations: England, Arkansas
- Learn more about the scripted show here