Nashvillians looking to land a role in a movie theater near them soon have their shot this weekend: the makers of My Jesus are calling on local residents to show up at the Grand Ole Opry on Sunday, Nov. 15, from 1 to 7 p.m. to serve as extras in a concert scene for the upcoming film inspired by singer Anne Wilson's life.
The casting call comes from Kingdom Story Company, which is producing the film alongside Lionsgate, according to the company's own casting page. The invitation is open to men, women, boys and girls of all ages, and the production's website notes that interested participants can even list family members or friends when they sign up through Kingdom Story Company's website. As News Channel 5 Nashville reports, the shoot is set for the Grand Ole Opry at 600 Opry Mills Drive.
Those who sign up are asked to show up in their best Grand Ole Opry concert attire, and the production has even provided a downloadable wardrobe style guide to help extras dress the part. The scene itself is designed to recreate a live concert moment, with the film's cast joined by a performance from Anne Wilson and Matthew West, plus what the casting page teases as other surprise guests.
What Happens in the Scene
According to the casting page, the sequence centers on Anne Wilson's character being introduced to the Grand Ole Opry crowd by a special guest before launching into a live performance of the film's title track, “My Jesus.” It's a pivotal moment for a movie built around Wilson's own breakout story, which the production describes as catching the attention of executives across the Christian and country music industries after she posted a video of herself singing online.
My Jesus traces Wilson's journey from a teenager reshaped by personal tragedy into a rising Christian country music star, and it follows how she navigates the effects of newfound success on her family, friends and faith. The film draws its title from Wilson's hit song “My Jesus” and her book, “My Jesus: From Heartache to Hope.”
Behind the Camera and the Growing Cast
Kay Oyegun wrote the screenplay based on Wilson's book and is directing the film, marking her feature directorial debut, per the casting page. Aliza Kate Barlow leads the cast as Anne Wilson, also marking her own feature film debut, alongside Gavin Casalegno, Monica Potter, Charles Esten and Beau Bridges.
The cast has continued to expand in recent days. According to Deadline, six new cast members have joined the production, including Abby Glover, Sophia Bunnell, Chloé Flowers, Pilot Bunch and Cheyenne Jackson. The outlet also reports that country singer Carly Pearce will make a special appearance in the project. Production on My Jesus was announced as scheduled to begin the following month, according to a report from gospelmusic.org.
Kingdom Story Company is known for other faith-based films, including I Can Only Imagine and Jesus Revolution. For Nashville residents hoping to see themselves on the big screen, Sunday's call time at the Opry offers a direct line into the making of Wilson's story, so long as they bring their best concert-ready outfit.
