Background and extras casting calls in Nashville
15 open background and extras casting calls in Nashville, 7 posted in the last 7 days, last updated Oct-16-26. From casting platforms, agency boards, Instagram and TikTok, screened for scams and scored against your profile.
15 of the 42 open castings in Nashville are background and extras work: 36%, against 12% across the whole catalog. 93% are listed as paid, against 74% of background and extras castings everywhere. None is listed as union. The most common project types: Television (6), Film (3) and Commercial (2). 7 cities have more open background and extras castings, led by Los Angeles.
Background work is the way most people get on a set for the first time: featured and general background for series, films and commercials, with regular calls in production hubs like Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York, Toronto and Vancouver. Requirements are simple and the castings come in volume.
Nashville castings are led by music videos and brand content, with commercials and the occasional series in town.
Background castings often ask for the same details in the same order. HeyBooker keeps them ready and drafts the reply with everything a casting assistant needs to book you on the first message.
The numbers
| Open castings | 15 |
| Posted in the last 7 days | 7 |
| Listed as paid | 93% |
| Union or union-friendly | 0% |
| Remote | 0 |
| Television | 6 |
| Film | 3 |
| Commercial | 2 |
Latest background / extras castings in Nashville
- Casting Call for Paid Commercial ShootBackground / ExtrasCommercial / BrandPaidNashville, TN
- Nashville Wireless Commercial Casting CallCommercial / BrandBackground / ExtrasPaidcommercial · Nashville, TN
- Lionsgate Feature Film My Jesus Casting CallBackground / ExtrasPaidfilm · Nashville, TN
- My Jesus Feature Film Stand-In CastingActingBackground / ExtrasPaidfilm · Nashville, TN
- Background Talent for Commercial for Mobile Phone CompanyActingBackground / ExtrasCommercial / BrandPaidNashville, TN
- Talent for Still Photo Shoot for Brookedale Senior LivingModelingBackground / ExtrasPaidNashville, TN
- Background Actors Needed for a CommercialActingBackground / ExtrasCommercial / BrandPaidNashville, TN
- $300/Day Fast Food Chain CommercialCommercial / BrandActingBackground / ExtrasPaidcommercial · Nashville, TN
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FAQ
How many background / extras castings in Nashville are open right now?
15 as of Oct 17, 7 posted in the last 7 days, 93% listed as paid.
What do I need to apply?
- Recent photos that show what you look like today, including any tattoos or distinct features
- Sizes and measurements for wardrobe
- Full availability on the listed dates, often with an early call time
- Whether you have a car, a specific look or a period-appropriate haircut
Is it free?
Yes. Finding and applying is free on HeyBooker, and no legitimate casting charges to apply. Listings that ask for money are removed before they reach you.
Is HeyBooker an agency?
No. HeyBooker doesn’t represent talent and doesn’t submit anyone to casting directors on its own. It finds casting calls that fit you, scores them against your profile and helps you prepare applications you review and send yourself. If you want representation, an agency is the usual route — reputable ones never charge upfront fees.
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