Oxygen’s true crime recreation series “Homicide for the Holidays” is now casting for Episode 605, filming in Knoxville, Tennessee.
The production is seeking non-union talent for multiple roles. Filming is currently scheduled for August 27–30, 2026, but the schedule is preliminary and may change. This is a low-budget true crime recreation series with no scripted audio, and there is no lodging or travel provided, so talent should be local or able to work as a local hire.
Project Details
- 🎬 Series: Homicide for the Holidays
- 🎞 Episode: 605
- 📺 Network: Oxygen
- 📍 Location: Knoxville, TN
- 📅 Film Dates: August 27–30, 2026
- 🎭 Type: Non-union true crime recreation
- 🔇 Audio: No scripted audio
- 🚫 Travel/Lodging: Not provided
Talent Application
Roles Now Casting
🔹 Larry — Victim
Casting is seeking a White male, late 30s to 40s, with brown hair, a clean haircut, and a mustache. Talent should have a tall, thin build.
- Likely needed: Thursday around 1:30 PM
- Rate: $200/day
🔹 Tammy — Mastermind
Seeking a White female, 30s to early 40s, with an average build and brown hair with bangs.
- Likely needed: Friday around 11:00 AM and Saturday around 4:15 PM
- Rate: $150/day
🔹 Charlie — Shooter
Casting a White male, mid to late 40s, with a full head of brown hair, a scruffy or short beard, and a tall, thin build. A hunter type is preferred.
Talent will use a non-firing prop weapon.
- Needed: Thursday around 12:00 PM and Friday around 12:30 PM
- Rate: $150/day
🔹 Officer Danny
Seeking a White male, late 30s to 40s, average build, with a goatee or beard that is graying. Talent should be shaved bald or balding.
- Likely needed: Thursday around 4:30 PM
- Rate: $135/day
🔹 Randy — Victim’s Brother
Casting a White male, mid-40s, with a full head of clean-cut hair. Talent may be clean-shaven or scruffy.
- Needed: Thursday 1:30 PM–5:00 PM
- Needed: Friday 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
- Rate: $100/day
🔹 Tim — Perp’s Boyfriend
Seeking a White male in his 30s with brown hair.
Talent must be comfortable holding hands with a female actor.
- Needed: Friday around 10:15 AM
- Needed: Saturday around 4:15 PM
- Rate: $135/day
🔹 Tom — Red Herring
Casting a White male in his 50s.
- Needed: Friday around 9:30 AM
- Needed: Saturday around 4:45 PM
- Rate: $125/day
🔹 Kim — Perp’s Sister
Seeking a White female in her 30s with brown hair.
- Needed: Friday around 4:00 PM
- Scenes: 1 scene
- Rate: $75
🔹 Security Guard
Casting a White male for a security guard role.
- Needed: Thursday 5:45 PM–7:45 PM
- Rate: $75/day
🔹 Police Officer #1
Seeking any fit male for a police officer role.
- Needed: Saturday 6:45 PM–11:00 PM
- Rate: $125/day
🔹 Police Officer #2
Seeking any fit male for a police officer role.
- Needed: Thursday 5:00 PM–9:30 PM
- Rate: $100/day
🔹 Detective Michaels
Casting a White male with a full build, bald or shaved bald head, and a clean-cut appearance.
- Needed: Thursday around 4:15 PM
- Needed: Friday around 10:00 AM
- Rate: $150/day
🔹 CSI
Seeking any adult for a CSI role.
- Needed: Thursday around 5:00 PM
🔹 Pastor / School Teacher
Casting a White male, 40s to 50s, for a pastor or school teacher role.
- Needed: Saturday around 3:30 PM
- Rate: $75/day
How to Apply
To submit, email the following information to:
Please include:
- ✅ Full name
- ✅ Height
- ✅ City and state
- ✅ Current snapshots:
- Shoulders-up photo
- Full-body photo
Use this subject line format:
HFTH: Role Name
For example: HFTH: Tammy or HFTH: Police Officer #1
Final Note
This casting call is for local Knoxville-area talent or those able to work as local hires. Since the project is a non-union true crime recreation series with no scripted audio, performers should be comfortable with dramatic reenactment scenes and flexible production schedules.
Submit as soon as possible for consideration.

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