Featured Background Casting Call
Location: Nashville, TN
Music Video filming 5/27/25
A major music video featuring country artists John Anderson, Dierks Bentley, and Riley Green is now casting featured background roles for a stylized, heartfelt video set during a quirky, loving family reunion at a backwoods Nashville bar.
Project: Music Video
Shoot Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Location: Nashville, TN area
Rate: $100 for up to 10 hours (flat rate even if released early)
Union Status: Non-Union
Local Hire Only: No travel or lodging provided; talent must be able to work as a local.
On Location and the production is seeking a wide variety of interesting and character-rich individuals of all ages, genders, and ethnicities. No acting experience is necessary – just a strong presence, authentic energy, and the ability to portray unique, standout Southern personalities.
FROM OUR DIRECTOR in regard to the types he is seeking for this video: We’re casting colorful, character-rich Southern types for a stylized, heartfelt music video featuring John Anderson, Dierks Bentley, and Riley Green. The entire video takes place during a wild, weird, and deeply loving family reunion at a backwoods bar in Nashville.
We’re looking for people who feel authentic and unforgettable—redneck cousins, church-going grandmas, karaoke aunts, shirtless kids, dog-loving uncles, and everyone in between.
NO ACTING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY — just strong presence, a great face, and willingness to play.?Wardrobe must be self-provided (we’ll guide you), and characters will be introduced via freeze-frame portraits with name, drink, and fun fact. NON-speaking roles. PAID. Real people encouraged.?Let us know your vibe. Bonus if you have a unique look, skill (karaoke? darts? spoon band?), or dog.
Roles:
- Same-sex female couple
- Twin boys
- Hispanic/Latinx “uncle”
- Spoons player
- Karaoke-loving aunts
- Church-going grandmas
- Redneck cousins
- Shirtless kids
- Dog-loving uncles
- Other bold, unforgettable types
All roles are non-speaking and will be introduced via freeze-frame portraits including the character’s name, drink of choice, and a fun fact. Talent must provide their own wardrobe with guidance from production. Unique looks, special skills (karaoke, darts, spoon playing, etc.), and dogs are a bonus!
Note: Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
To Submit:
Complete the submission form here: https://forms.gle/ZuWZZuJidCmNZRo8A
OR
Email nashvilleextras@gmail.com with the subject line:
MUSIC VIDEO 5/27 (specify which role)
(Please do not submit both ways—choose one.)
Email submissions must include:
- Full name of adult (and child if applicable)
- Child’s age and date of birth (if submitting for child)
- Phone number
- Email address
- Height and weight
- Clothing and shoe sizes
- Current city and state of residence
- Two recent, unfiltered color photos:
- One close-up
- One full-body standing (no hats or sunglasses, no group shots)
- If submitting a real couple or twins, include individual photos and a few photos together
- Confirm full availability on Tuesday, May 27 in Nashville, TN
- If applicable, mention any special skills or talents