ABC ‘911: Nashville’ Casting call for Upscale Talent

Casting Companion; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Casting Companion in Nashville, TN is casting non-union background actors for the 911 Nashville restaurant scene. Open to upscale patrons or professional waitstaff who can appear polished and natural on camera in an elegant dining environment.

Participants should be local hires, flexible for long filming days, and prepared to work up to 12 hours (or longer). Pay includes $100 for 8 hours, plus $12.50/hour with an 8-hour guarantee; overtime is time-and-a-half.

Qualifications

• Background actors for upscale restaurant scene in Nashville.
• Must be local to Nashville or surrounding areas.
• Non-union talent; legally eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Work as a background actor on the 911 Nashville series.
• Portray an upscale restaurant patron or professional waitstaff member.
• Perform realistic dining, conversation, socializing, or restaurant service actions on camera.
• Interact naturally with other background performers to create an authentic high-end restaurant atmosphere.
• Follow blocking, positioning, and instructions provided by the production team.
• Maintain consistent actions, wardrobe, and appearance between takes.
• Remain professional and available throughout the production day.

Skills

Polished appearance

Ability to portray dining scenes

Local Nashville hire

Job description

“911 Nashville” Casting Call for Restaurant Patrons and Waitstaff

Job Description

The 20th Century Television series 911 Nashville is casting non-union background actors for an upcoming upscale restaurant scene filming in Nashville, Tennessee. Production is seeking polished performers to portray high-end restaurant guests and professional waitstaff in an elegant dining environment.

This paid television background acting opportunity is open to Nashville-area talent who can bring a sophisticated, natural presence to the scene. Selected performers should be comfortable portraying realistic dining or restaurant service interactions and remaining available for a potentially extended filming day.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a background actor on the television series 911 Nashville.
• Portray an upscale restaurant patron or professional waitstaff member.
• Perform realistic dining, conversation, socializing, or restaurant service actions on camera.
• Interact naturally with other background performers to create an authentic high-end restaurant atmosphere.
• Follow blocking, positioning, and instructions provided by the production team.
• Maintain consistent actions, wardrobe, and appearance between takes.
• Remain professional and available throughout the production day.

Requirements

• Upscale Restaurant Patrons: All genders, ages 25–70.
• Professional Waitstaff: All genders, ages 25–55.
• Must have a polished, sophisticated appearance suitable for an upscale restaurant setting.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in Nashville, Tennessee, or surrounding areas.
• Must have flexible availability regardless of the final call time.
• Must be prepared to work 12 hours or longer if production requires.
• New faces are required for this casting call.
• Talent who appeared on the production within the past month as a flight passenger or wedding guest are not eligible for this particular booking.
• Must be legally authorized to work and able to provide acceptable I-9 employment documentation.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $100 for 8 hours.
• $12.50 per hour with an 8-hour guarantee.
• Overtime paid at time-and-a-half after 8 hours.
• Paid non-union television background opportunity.