Knoxville, TN, October 18, 2025
News Summary
Actors in Knoxville, Tennessee, and Atlanta, Georgia, have numerous casting calls available, offering diverse roles in scripted shows, short films, and feature films. These opportunities present essential chances for aspiring and seasoned actors to showcase their talent and advance their careers. Backstage has compiled a comprehensive list of ongoing projects, making it a crucial time for actors to take advantage of these prospects and network within the industry.
Knoxville, Tennessee – Aspiring and seasoned actors have exciting opportunities ahead with a series of casting calls currently available in Knoxville and Atlanta, along with nationwide projects. These casting calls present diverse roles across various types of media, including scripted shows, short films, and feature films. The chance to submit for these roles is essential for anyone looking to advance their acting careers.
Backstage, a platform dedicated to helping actors find casting calls, has compiled a detailed list of ongoing projects in Knoxville, nearby cities, and across the country. Each project varies in type and requires a range of talent, making this a significant time for actors looking to get noticed in the industry.
Casting Opportunities in Knoxville, Tennessee
- Scripted show:
- Roles: Stand-In Male (day player, ages 23-40)
- Average hourly rate: $23
- Short film:
- Roles:
- Jordan (supporting, female, ages 26-33)
- Burnie (lead, male, ages 28-32)
- Gus (lead, male, ages 24-30)
- Average hourly rate: Not available
- Roles:
- Short film:
- Roles:
- Corey (lead, ages 18-30)
- Skyler (lead, ages 18-30)
- Connection Specialist (supporting, ages 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Roles:
Casting Opportunities Nationwide
- Feature film:
- Roles:
- Max (lead, ages 25-35)
- Mary Ann (lead, ages 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Roles:
- Feature film:
- Roles:
- Tanner Keith (lead, male, ages 20-35)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Roles:
Casting Opportunities in Atlanta, Georgia
- Feature film:
- Roles:
- Mary (lead, female, ages 28-43)
- Shela (supporting, female, ages 18-26)
- Izabella (lead, female, ages 30-45)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Roles:
- Feature film:
- Roles:
- Maxwell (lead, male, ages 25-30)
- Quinton (supporting, ages 25-30)
- Juan (supporting, male, ages 25-30)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Roles:
- Feature film:
- Roles:
- Alessandro (supporting, ages 18-100)
- Olivia (supporting, female, ages 20-25)
- hospital Doctor (day player, ages 35-50)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Roles:
For actors, these casting opportunities not only open doors to potential roles but also present an invaluable chance to network and gain experience in the competitive industry. Whether local or national, the time is ripe for actors to make their mark.
FAQ
What are the casting opportunities available in Knoxville, Tennessee?
Casting opportunities in Knoxville include a scripted show seeking a Stand-In Male (day player, ages 23-40) with an average hourly rate of $23, and two short films with various roles and rates.
What casting opportunities are available nationwide?
Nationwide casting opportunities include feature films with roles such as Max (lead, ages 25-35) and Mary Ann (lead, ages 18-30) with an average hourly rate of $75, and Tanner Keith (lead, male, ages 20-35) with an average hourly rate of $37.
What casting opportunities are available in Atlanta, Georgia?
Atlanta casting opportunities include lead and supporting roles in feature films with rates ranging from $20 to $62.
Key Features of Casting Opportunities
| Location | Type | Roles | Average Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville, TN | Scripted Show | Stand-In Male (ages 23-40) | $23 |
| Knoxville, TN | Short Film | Jordan, Burnie, Gus | N/A |
| Knoxville, TN | Short Film | Corey, Skyler, Connection Specialist | $18 |
| Nationwide | Feature Film | Max, Mary Ann | $75 |
| Nationwide | Feature Film | Tanner Keith | $37 |
| Atlanta, GA | Feature Film | Mary, Shela, Izabella | $62 |
| Atlanta, GA | Feature Film | Maxwell, Quinton, Juan | $20 |
| Atlanta, GA | Feature Film | Alessandro, Olivia, hospital Doctor | $25 |
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Additional Resources
- Eastern Progress
- Wikipedia: Casting Call
- AOL News
- Google Search: Casting Opportunities Knoxville
- Citizen Tribune
- Google Scholar: Film Casting Calls
- Stacker
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Casting in Film
- NerdBot
- Google News: Casting Opportunities Tennessee
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