Man pretends to be dead for 321 days to get dream role on CIS

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Man from Kentucky pretended to be dead for 321 days. His unusual stunt landed him a role as a corpse on *CSI: Vegas*.

A man named Josh Nalley, from Kentucky, did something very unusual to achieve his dream of appearing on the popular TV show, CSI.

For 321 days, he pretended to be dead in various locations and posted videos of himself on TikTok.

His unique approach finally paid off when he was offered a role on CSI: Vegas.

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Kentucky man pretends to be dead for 321 days, lands *CSI: Vegas* role. Image Credit: TikTok/@living_dead_josh

Man pretends to be dead on TikTok videos

This quirky endeavor began when Josh decided to share his talent for playing a lifeless body through daily TikTok videos.

Josh Nalley isn’t a professional actor; he’s just an ordinary person with a big dream.

One day, he decided to do something different to get noticed by casting directors.

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Josh Nalley, an ordinary person, used a unique stunt to get noticed by casting directors. Image Credit: TikTok/@living_dead_josh

He started posting videos on TikTok, where he would lie still, acting as if he were dead.

Nalley filmed these videos in various places, such as forests, rivers, and even in his own home.

He hoped that by doing this, someone in the film or TV industry would see his videos and give him a chance to be on screen.

For nearly a year, he uploaded numerous clips of himself lying on the ground, aiming to catch the attention of casting directors.

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While most actors go to auditions or acting schools, Josh chose a different way.

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He persistently posted videos showing himself pretending to be dead on TikTok. Image Credit: TikTok/@living_dead_josh

Man who pretends to be dead for 321 days finally gets dream role on CIS

His consistent posting paid off when the team behind *CSI: Vegas* noticed his viral videos.

They reached out to him with an opportunity to appear in an episode as a dead body.

Josh admitted he had no formal acting experience, but he had honed his skills through practice.

“I can lie there and act like I’m dead pretty easily,” he explained.

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His viral videos caught the attention of *CSI: Vegas* producers. Image Credit: TikTok/@living_dead_josh

The man recalled the experience of pretending to be dead

Initially, his attempts weren’t perfect.

He recalled that viewers could see him breathing in some clips, and the fake blood he used looked unrealistic.

However, with time, he improved his technique, learning how to hold his breath and create a more convincing portrayal of a corpse.

He also discovered that adding movement in the background while remaining still made the videos more engaging.

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He finally gets dream role on CIS after pretending to be dead for 321 days. Image Credit: TikTok/@living_dead_josh

Josh Nalley receives other productions from his tireless efforts

Josh was inspired by TikTok users who got unique roles by promoting themselves in creative ways.

He decided to try this method himself. His unusual approach not only entertained many people but also created new chances for him in acting.

Even with his new success, Josh plans to keep managing a restaurant.

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Josh Nalley receives other productions from his tireless efforts. Image Credit: TikTok/@living_dead_josh

He will balance his regular job with his unexpected acting career, making sure he can handle both.

Interestingly, he has received additional offers to play similar roles in other productions, suggesting that this may just be the start of his acting journey.


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