Casting Real Kentuckians for Wild Turkey Commercial – No Acting Experience Needed!

Are you a proud Kentuckian with a story to tell? 🎥 The legendary Wild Turkey bourbon brand is now casting real people (not actors!) for an upcoming commercial filming across Kentucky.

Whether you work with your hands, serve your community, or simply embody the heart of your town — this shoot is all about celebrating authentic lives.

Talent Application

📍 Production Overview

• Project: Wild Turkey Commercial
  
• Casting: Real locals (non-union)
  
• Locations: Louisville, Lawrenceburg, Lexington, and nearby cities
  
• Shoot Dates:
  
  • Saturday, May 31
    
  • Sunday, June 1
    
  • Monday, June 2
    
  • Tuesday, June 3
    
• Time Commitment: Evening/Night shoots (must be fully available)
  
• Rate: 💵 $300 for up to 8 hours (guaranteed)
  
  • Overtime after 8 hrs applies
    
• Usage: Global media use for 3 years (TV, digital, social, print, public displays)
  

🎯 Who They’re Looking For

No acting experience required. We’re casting REAL people with REAL jobs and REAL stories — authentic, expressive, hardworking Kentuckians.

Roles include:

• 👨‍🔧 Construction workers, mechanics, factory workers
  
• 👩‍🍳 Line cooks, waitresses, bartenders
  
• 🚑 Nurses, first responders, veterans
  
• 👢 Ranchers, farmers, trash collectors
  
• 🐎 Horse lovers, airport workers, dog walkers
  
• 🎤 Karaoke fans, bourbon drinkers, community legends
  

🆕 Newly Added:

• Asian Bar Patrons: Males & females, 25–80, must be 21+
  
• Hip Bar Patrons: Black & Hispanic men/women, 25–35, stylish & confident
  

📩 How to Submit

🔗 Apply via form: Wild Turkey Casting Form
OR
📧 Email: nashvilleextras@gmail.com
Subject: WILD TURKEY – NEW COOL ROLE

⚠️ Submit only once, via one method.

📸 Submission Requirements

• Full Name
  
• Phone + Email
  
• 2 color photos (headshot + full body, no filters/hats/sunglasses)
  
• Height, Weight, Clothing/Shoe sizes
  
• City & State
  
• Confirm availability for shoot dates
  
• Short description of your profession, hobbies, or community life
  
• Confirm you’re 21+ with valid ID
  
• Optional: Do you drink bourbon?
  

🎥 Required Video:
Send a casual, 1–2 min selfie video.
Include:

• Name, where you’re from
  
• What you do / did (if retired)
  
• What you love about Kentucky
  
• No acting experience or resume talk!
  Send via Dropbox, WeTransfer, or attach if under file limit.
  

📢 Share with friends & family across Kentucky!