Casting call for Lead Actor and Extras to fill roles in a TV Commercial.
This is a paid acting job in Alabama. Lead actor pay is $1500 and background extras rate is $250.
Project: COMMERCIAL – Palace Live
Shoot Location: KNOXVILLE, ALABAMA area
MUST be able to work in the KNOXVILLE, ALABAMA area as a LOCAL HIRE!! (Transportation/Accommodation will not be provided)
KNOXVILLE, ALABAMA area (NOT Tennessee)
COMMERCIAL – BACKGROUND & LEAD CASTING CALL 5/15/26
Location: Knoxville, AL – Which is South West of the Tuscaloosa, Alabama area – See city location on map.
WORK DATE:
FRIDAY 5/15/16
-we do NOT have exact Call/Wrap times, so you should have FULL day available to allow for whatever the Call Time ends up being.
UNION STATUS: NON-UNION
Rates of PAY: –ALL IN – FULL BUYOUT–
BACKGROUND – $250.00 for up to 12 hours. OT after 12 hours (if applicable).
LEAD – $1500.00 for up to 12 hours. OT after 12 hours (if applicable).
USAGE:
Made for Broadcast Commercial. REGIONAL. Full Usage – Unlimited, All Media. FULL BUYOUT.
ROLES:
LEAD TALENT
[PALACE LIVE HERO] Male, all ethnicities, ages 45–60. Stocky/larger presence preferred. Instantly memorable with natural charisma and strong “local legend” energy. Thick mustache strongly preferred. Expressive face, approachable smile, and genuine, lived-in charm. Feels like someone everyone at Palace Live Casino already knows and genuinely likes. Comfortable, familiar, and quietly confident—never trying too hard. Effortlessly engages with staff and regulars. Natural, unscripted gestures (finger guns, nods, tipping a hat, a wink) should feel instinctive, not performed. Requires strong nonverbal acting skills and excellent facial expression work. Must be able to convey warmth, humor, confidence, and charm with minimal dialogue. Not a “character actor” playing quirky—this person is the character. A lovable regular. Equal parts cool uncle, casino legend, and neighborhood celebrity. The kind of presence that makes a room feel more fun the moment he walks in.
BACKGROUND TALENT
[GAMER FEATURED BACKGROUND] Male or female, all ethnicities, age range 20-60, someone who fits naturally in a casino environment. Could be tech-oriented, casual, or playful. Able to deliver warm, simple, interaction; no dialogue – a friendly wave back to the Hero
[BARTENDER FEATURED BACKGROUND] Male or female, all ethnicities, age range 25-55, Professional yet approachable, previous bartending experience, able to deliver a polished but natural; subtle and genuine acknowledgment, no dialogue – offers a “hello nod” to the Hero.
[SIMULCAST AREA GUEST] Male or female, all ethnicities, age range 30-70, wide variety of types, everyday people you’d see at a casino – diverse, relaxed, real. No overt acting; simple lifestyle presence.
[DANCEFLOOR LADIES] Female, all ethnicities, age range 30-60, variety of types, fun, lively, extroverted energy. Could be friends out for a night, dressed in going-out attire. High energy but natural. Will be dancing, chatting and enjoying the night.
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TO SUBMIT for this role: https://forms.gle/Ya9YkMyHMseQHHCE7
Please fill out the above submission link OR send us an email ASAP to – onlocationcasting1@gmail.com (*please don’t do both!)
With subject line PALACE LIVE (specify Lead or Background)
Emails must include ALL of the following:
-First & Last Name
-Phone Number
-Email Address
-(2) Recent Color Photos of you (prefer cell phone photos rather than professional headshots – NO FILTERS!) – (1) Closeup and (1) Full Body
-Height
-Weight
-Clothing and Shoe Sizes
-Current City/State you are located in
-CONFIRM that you are FULLY Available on FRIDAY 5/15/26 in KNOXVILLE, ALABAMA (*NOT Tennessee!!)
VERY IMPORTANT – MUST also RECORD AN AUDITION VIDEO of you giving us a slate with your first & last name, height & weight, (age if under 18), profiles, close up shot and a brief introduction. There is NO dialogue but Director wants to get a feel for your personality and actions.
PLEASE INCLUDE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR VIDEO:
–slate your name, height and weight
–show side profiles
–show a Standing Full Body shot as well as a Close up Face shot
–Include action: AUDITION FOOTAGE of the following: (BY ROLE – ONLY perform actions for the role you are submitting for)
LEAD: “our charismatic Hero as he walks through the casino, interacting with a range of real, everyday people”. So, walking, smiling, waving, walking, saying hello to everyone you meet just like a regular guy who everyone loves. NATURAL.
GAMER FEATURED BACKGROUND: Able to deliver warm, simple, interaction; no dialogue – a friendly wave back to the Hero
BARTENDER FEATURED BACKGROUND: able to deliver a polished but natural; subtle and genuine acknowledgment, no dialogue – offers a “hello nod” to the Hero.
SIMULCAST AREA GUEST – no specific actions requested, so just maybe tell us about any casino adventures you have had
DANCEFLOOR LADIES] High energy but natural. Will be dancing, chatting and enjoying the night.
–If video files are too large to send via email attachment, you can send through WeTransfer or Dropbox (please, NO YouTube links)