Movies and TV shows casting across the US

Published 10:02 am Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Movies and TV shows casting across the US

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.

Whether you’re a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now across the U.S., and which roles they’re looking to fill.


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‘Mini Drama Series’

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– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Walter (lead, male, 18-40)
— Ethan (lead, 18-44)
— Melissa (lead, female, 18-40)
– Average hourly rate: $50
– Casting locations: New York City, New York
– Learn more about the scripted show here

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‘Golden’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Tad (supporting, male, 34-38)
— Rosa (supporting, female, 26-32)
— Attorney Johnson (supporting, male, 55-60)
– Average hourly rate: $28
– Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Birdemic the Musical’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Kim (lead, female, 18-30)
— Vivien (lead, female, 18-30)
— Dr. Jones (supporting, male, 30-60)
– Average hourly rate: $12
– Casting locations: San Francisco, California; San Jose, California; Los Angeles, California
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Into the Deadlands,’ Actors and Crew’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Aaron (supporting, 22-30)
— Christian (lead, male, 20-30)
— Mack (lead, male, 18-22)
– Average hourly rate: $50
– Casting locations: Newport Beach, California
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘InstaKill’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— White Boy (supporting, male, 15-20)
— Kev (supporting, male, 20-27)
— Clara (day player, 16-25)
– Average hourly rate: $17
– Casting locations: New York City, New York; Brooklyn, New York
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Yikes!’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Mr.Spider (supporting, 20-35)
— Michael (supporting, male, 25-35)
— Enoch (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, trans male, 20-25)
– Average hourly rate: $25
– Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Brooklyn, New York; New York City, New York; Jersey City, New Jersey
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Flying Without Wings’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Maggie (lead, female, 18-25)
— Sara (supporting, female, 28-35)
— Martin (lead, male, 60-100)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Subclass’

– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Vitalis (supporting, 18-23)
— Tempestuous (supporting, 18-24)
— Akiko (supporting, female, 18-25)
– Average hourly rate: $25
– Casting locations: Miami, Florida; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Hollywood, Florida; West Palm Beach, Florida
– Learn more about the scripted show here

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‘Shallow Waters’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Dawn (lead, female, 18-25)
– Average hourly rate: $26
– Casting locations: New York City, New York
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Say My Name’

– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Extras (background extra, 18-60)
— Director (day player, 40-60)
— Street Thug (day player, male, 20-35)
– Average hourly rate: $12
– Casting locations: New York City, New York
– Learn more about the scripted show here

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‘Nemesis’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— James Axton (supporting, male, 28-35)
— Luna Rae (lead, female, 24-30)
— Marduk (supporting, 28-38)
– Average hourly rate: $54
– Casting locations: Vallejo, California
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Asherah: The TV Series’ Pilot’

– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Asherah (lead, female, 18-24)
— Miguel (lead, male, 18-24)
— Gabriel (supporting, female, 12-14)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia; Fort Myers, Florida; Macon, Georgia; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Naples, Florida
– Learn more about the scripted show here

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‘The Renaissance’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Eva (lead, female, 18-34)
— Ezra (supporting, male, 18-32)
— Soldier (supporting, male, 18-40)
– Average hourly rate: $25
– Casting locations: Stamford, Connecticut; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; New York City, New York
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Everything is Normal’

– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Space Team Second in Command (lead, 20-40)
— Space Crew 1 (lead, 25-60)
— Super Dad (lead, 40-55)
– Average hourly rate: $31
– Casting locations: New York City, New York; Brooklyn, New York
– Learn more about the scripted show here

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‘The Later Show,’ Extra’s’

– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Audience Member (background extra, 18-100)
— Skit Participant (lead, 18-100)
– Average hourly rate: $30
– Casting locations: Los Angeles, California; San Antonio, Texas
– Learn more about the scripted show here

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‘Beautiful Losers’

– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Jessica (supporting, female, 18-30)
— Drew (supporting, male, 18-30)
— Savannah (lead, female, 18-30)
– Average hourly rate: $25
– Casting locations: Brooklyn, New York
– Learn more about the scripted show here

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‘Into the Black’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Ike (lead, male, 23-30)
— Imani (lead, female, 20-30)
— The Professor (supporting, 35-50)
– Average hourly rate: $125
– Casting locations: San Bernardino, California; Los Angeles, California
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Petty Crimes – Feature Film/News Thriller’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Angel (supporting, female, 21-30)
– Average hourly rate: $37
– Casting locations: Los Angeles, California; Studio City, California
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Untitled Feature Film’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Sal (supporting, male, 50-65)
– Average hourly rate: $125
– Casting locations: New York City, New York; Bridgeport, Connecticut
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘America Lasting Impressions’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— LINDA (lead, female, 18-25)
— MIKE (lead, male, 18-25)
— MARY (lead, female, 13-16)
– Average hourly rate: $50
– Casting locations: La Grange, Kentucky; Beverly Hills, California
– Learn more about the feature film here

This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.