Oxygen True Crime Series Casting Local Talent in Knoxville

Oxygen’s true-crime recreation series “Homicide for the Holidays” is casting several non-union roles for Episode 605 in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Filming is scheduled for August 27–30, 2026, though the schedule is preliminary and may change. This is a low-budget, non-union true crime recreation series with no scripted audio. Please note that lodging and travel are not provided, so talent should be local or able to work as a local hire.

Current Casting Roles

🎬 Principal Recreation Roles

Larry, Victim

White male, late 30s–40s, brown hair with a clean haircut, mustache, tall/thin build.

Likely needed: Thursday around 1:30 PM

Rate: $200/day

Tammy, Mastermind

White female, 30s–early 40s, average build, brown hair with bangs.

Likely needed: Friday around 11 AM and Saturday around 4:15 PM

Rate: $150/day

Charlie, Shooter

White male, mid-late 40s, full head of brown hair, scruffy/short beard, tall/thin, hunter type. Talent will use a non-firing prop weapon.

Likely needed: Thursday 12 PM and Friday 12:30 PM

Rate: $150/day

Officer Danny

White male, late 30s–40s, average build, goatee/beard with some graying, shaved bald or balding.

Likely needed: Thursday around 4:30 PM

Rate: $135/day

Randy, Victim’s Brother

White male, mid-40s, full head of clean-cut hair, clean-shaven or scruffy.

Likely needed: Thursday 1:30 PM–5 PM and Friday 5 PM–8 PM

Rate: $100/day

Tim, Perp’s Boyfriend

White male, 30s, brown hair. Must be comfortable holding hands with a female actor.

Likely needed: Friday 10:15 AM and Saturday 4:15 PM

Rate: $135/day

Tom, Red Herring

White male, 50s.

Likely needed: Friday 9:30 AM and Saturday 4:45 PM

Rate: $125/day

Kim, Perp’s Sister

White female, 30s, brown hair.

Likely needed: Friday 4 PM, 1 scene

Rate: $75

Additional Roles

Security Guard

White male.

Likely needed: Thursday 5:45 PM–7:45 PM

Rate: $75/day

Police Officer #1

Any fit male.

Likely needed: Saturday 6:45 PM–11 PM

Rate: $125/day

Police Officer #2

Any fit male.

Likely needed: Thursday 5 PM–9:30 PM

Rate: $100/day

Detective Michaels

White male, full build, bald or shaved bald head, clean-cut.

Likely needed: Thursday 4:15 PM and Friday 10 AM

Rate: $150/day

CSI

Any adult.

Likely needed: Thursday 5 PM

Rate: Not listed

Pastor / School Teacher

White male, 40s–50s.

Likely needed: Saturday 3:30 PM

Rate: $75/day

How to Apply

To submit, email the following information to:

casting@********.com

Include:

• Full name

• Height

• City and state

• Current snapshots: shoulders-up photo and full-body photo

Use the subject line:

HFTH: [Role Name]

Applicants should submit as soon as possible and make sure they are available for the listed filming dates.