Catrett Casting is seeking male and female background actors for Season 1 of AMC’s upcoming NASCAR drama Thunder Road. The production is looking for adults ages 18 and older with rugged, authentic Southern appearances to portray small-town and backwoods characters in Senoia, Georgia.
Filming is scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2026, with a pay rate of $182 for 12 hours.
About AMC’s Thunder Road
Thunder Road is an upcoming television drama starring Dennis Quaid, scheduled to premiere on AMC and AMC+ in 2027.
The series follows the fictional Whitlock family, a multigenerational stock car racing dynasty with roots in Southern dirt tracks and moonshine-running traditions.
At the center of the story is Duane Whitlock, a legendary racer determined to protect his family’s blue-collar racing empire as powerful rivals threaten its future.
Talent Application
Thunder Road Casting Requirements
The casting team is looking for performers who can convincingly portray rugged, working-class Southern characters.
🎬 Role: Hillbilly / Backwoods Types
- Gender: Male and Female
- Age: 18+
- Appearance: Naturally rugged, rural, and outdoorsy
- Character Type: Small-town residents, backwoods personalities, and working-class Southern types
- Filming Location: Senoia, Georgia
- Work Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- Pay Rate: $182/12 hours
The production is particularly interested in authentic, lived-in appearances with a rough-around-the-edges quality that fits the show’s Southern setting.
How to Apply for Thunder Road
Interested applicants must complete the following two steps through Catrett Casting.
Step 1 – Register in the Casting Database
Visit: https://submit.catrettcasting.com
Create your casting profile with current information and photographs. If you are already registered, you only need to update your profile when your information or appearance changes.
Step 2 – Complete the Availability Form
Visit: https://forms.gle/dhoTRn9w1mJkpeNB7
Submit your availability for the Hillbilly Types casting call scheduled for October 21.
Both steps are required for consideration.
For Georgia-area performers with authentic rural or rugged Southern looks, this casting call offers an opportunity to appear in AMC’s upcoming NASCAR drama.
Interested? Complete your registration and availability form for consideration!
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