“Homicide for the Holidays” Casting Call for Donna

Casting Companion; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 16,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid per day

Job summary

Casting Companion in Knoxville, Tennessee, is casting a female actor for the Donna role in a true crime TV series. The role is non-speaking and requires strong on-camera presence with authentic emotional expression, suitable for a performer aged 18 or older who can convincingly portray someone in her 20s.

The position is paid at $100 per day, non-union, with filming in Knoxville. Candidate must be comfortable with sensitive true crime material and maintain continuity across takes.

Qualifications

• White female actor aged 18+.
• Must be able to portray a woman in her 20s.
• Short brunette hair required.

Responsibilities

• Portray Donna, sister of a victim, in dramatic true crime reenactment scenes.
• Communicate grief, concern, and emotions through nonverbal performance.
• Deliver natural facial expressions, reactions, and body language on camera.
• Follow blocking, notes, and direction from the production team.
• Maintain consistent characterization across takes.
• Work professionally with fellow performers and crew.

Skills

Non-speaking acting

On-camera presence

Emotional expressiveness

Job description

Female Actor for Donna Role in True Crime TV Series

Job Description

A network television true crime recreation series is casting a female actor to portray Donna, the sister of a victim, in an upcoming production filming in Knoxville, Tennessee. This paid, non-union acting opportunity is seeking talent age 18 or older who can convincingly portray a woman in her 20s and bring an authentic emotional presence to the role.
This is a non-speaking part, so the selected performer will rely on facial expressions, body language, and subtle reactions to communicate Donna's emotions. Talent should be comfortable working with serious true crime subject matter and delivering a grounded performance without scripted dialogue.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Donna, the sister of a victim, in dramatic true crime reenactment scenes.
• Communicate grief, concern, and other appropriate emotions through realistic nonverbal performance.
• Deliver natural facial expressions, reactions, and body language on camera.
• Follow blocking, performance notes, and creative direction from the production team.
• Maintain consistent characterization, appearance, and emotional continuity across multiple takes.
• Work professionally with fellow performers and production crew throughout filming.

Requirements

• White female actor.
• Must be 18 or older and able to portray someone in her 20s.
• Short brunette hair required.
• Strong, natural, and believable on-camera presence.
• Comfortable delivering an emotional performance without scripted dialogue.
• Comfortable working with sensitive true crime subject matter.
• Must be available to film in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $100 per day.
• Paid non-union network television acting opportunity.