Paid Acting Jobs in Knoxville for True Crime Series

A true crime television series filming in Knoxville, Tennessee is now holding a rush casting call for multiple paid roles. This is a great opportunity for local talent to be part of a network production.

The project is a non-union true crime recreation series, meaning scenes will involve dramatized content based on real events. Applicants should be aware that some roles require comfort with scripted violence and sensitive subject matter.

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Project Overview

📍 Location: Knoxville, TN (Local hires only)
🎬 Project: True Crime Recreation Series
🎭 Type: Non-Union
📅 Filming Dates: May 5–6, 2026 (may not be required both days)
💵 Paid Roles Available

⚠️ Note: No travel expenses will be covered, so only local talent should apply.

Available Roles

🎭 Casting Breakdown

👨🏾 Victim’s Father
✨ Black male, late 60s–70s
✨ Must be comfortable with intense content
💵 $125/day + hotel

👨🏾 Young Mickey
✨ Black male, 18–early 20s
✨ Must be comfortable with scripted violence
💵 $125/day + hotel

👩 Young Woman
✨ Female, open ethnicity, 18–early 20s
💵 $100/day (no hotel or travel)

👥 Coworker
✨ Male or female, open ethnicity
💵 $100/day (no hotel or travel)

👩🏾 Ericka
✨ Black female, 20s
💵 $125/day + hotel

👩🏾 Artonia
✨ Black female, 30s–50s
💵 $125/day + hotel

👮 Officer
✨ Male or female, open ethnicity
✨ Athletic build required
💵 $125/day (no hotel or travel)

Important Notes

⚠️ Must be comfortable with true crime reenactments
⚠️ No scripted audio (non-speaking roles)
⚠️ Local hires only — no travel provided

How to Apply

📧 Email: MICHELE.HOCKING@JUPITERENT.COM
📌 Subject Line: SPD3704 – ROLE NAME

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