AMC's "Thunder Road" Casting Rugged Southern Extras in Senoia
AMC's upcoming NASCAR drama series Thunder Road, starring Dennis Quaid, is casting male and female background actors to portray rugged, small-town Southern characters in Senoia, Georgia. Filming is scheduled for October 21, 2026.
The series follows the Whitlock family, a multigenerational stock car racing dynasty whose roots trace back to dirt-track racing and moonshine runs. As powerful rivals threaten the family's racing empire, patriarch Duane Whitlock fights to protect his legacy.
Casting directors are currently looking for adults with authentic, rugged appearances to portray rural and backwoods characters. Performers with naturally outdoorsy, working-class looks are encouraged to apply.
Casting Details
🎬 Production: Thunder Road – Season 1
📺 Network: AMC / AMC+
🎭 Role: Hillbilly Types / Small-Town Background Extras
👥 Seeking: Men and Women, Ages 18+
📍 Location: Senoia, Georgia
📅 Filming Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
💰 Pay Rate: $182 for 12 Hours
🎥 Expected Premiere: 2027
Appearance Requirements
The production is seeking performers with natural, lived-in appearances who can convincingly portray rural Southern characters.
Ideal applicants may have rugged features, an outdoorsy appearance, or a rough-around-the-edges style that reflects small-town and working-class life.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must complete two steps to be considered.
Step 1 – Register in the Casting Database
Create or update your profile through Catrett Casting:
https://submit.*******.com
Applicants only need to register once unless their photos or personal information need updating.
Step 2 – Complete the Availability Form
Submit your availability for the Hillbilly Types casting call:
This is a paid opportunity for Georgia-area background actors interested in appearing in an upcoming AMC television drama centered on NASCAR racing and Southern family traditions.
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