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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‘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; New York City, New York; Jersey City, New Jersey; Brooklyn, New York
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Marco Has a Show’

– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Performers (lead, 18-100)
– Average hourly rate: $26
– Casting locations: New York City, New York
– Learn more about the scripted show here

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‘Gum’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Eden (lead, female, 18-24)
— Mary (supporting, female, 18-23)
— Ammon (supporting, male, 18-25)
– Average hourly rate: $30
– Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Husker,’ 1980s Concert Goers’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— 1980s Concert Goers (background extra, 18-34)
– Average hourly rate: $17
– Casting locations: Brooklyn, New York; East Rutherford, New Jersey; New York City, New York; Newark, New Jersey; Jersey City, New Jersey
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Lake House’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Lyle (supporting, male, 25-35)
— Anne (lead, female, 22-32)
— Elena (supporting, female, 22-32)
– Average hourly rate: $25
– Casting locations: New York City, New York
– 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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‘For Matilda’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Sonny (lead, male, 20-30)
— Courtney (lead, female, 20-30)
— Jenny (supporting, female, 20-30)
– Average hourly rate: $37
– Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Elmwood Park’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Dr. Mark Chapman (supporting, male, 25-50)
— Jasper (lead, male, 21-40)
— Jimmy (lead, male, 18-25)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Norristown, Pennsylvania; New York City, New York
– 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

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‘The Life I’ve Made’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Otis (lead, male, 38-46)
— Ada (lead, female, 38-45)
— Director of Photography / Cinematographer (crew)
– Average hourly rate: $31
– Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts; Concord, New Hampshire
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Untitled 70’s Camp Film’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Gordy (lead, male, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, trans male, 20-35)
— Ally (supporting, female, gender-nonconforming, trans female, 20-50)
— Princess (supporting, female, non-binary, trans female, 18-40)
– Average hourly rate: $94
– Casting locations: Louisville, Kentucky
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Evil Flower’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Day Players (day player, 18-100)
— Harry (lead, male, 18-35)
— Annabelle Taylor (lead, female, 18-30)
– Average hourly rate: $18
– Casting locations: Jersey City, New Jersey; New York City, New York
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘The Deponent’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Vincent (lead, male, 25-35)
— Tessa (lead, female, 25-35)
— Connor Drake (supporting, male, 35-50)
– Average hourly rate: $37
– Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Bluff’

– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Banks (supporting, male, 25-30)
— Funeral Home Director (day player, male, 55-60)
— Agent K. (lead, male, 45-55)
– Average hourly rate: $31
– Casting locations: New York City, New York
– Learn more about the scripted show here

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‘LnP’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Sassy Demoness in Human Form (supporting, female, 18-30)
— LeFleur (supporting, female, 18-30)
— Guy at Urinal (day player, male, 18-30)
– Average hourly rate: $13
– Casting locations: New York City, New York
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Picnic Interview, Online Media’

– Project type: reality tv
– Roles:
— Straight Man (content creators & real people, male, 18-40)
– Average hourly rate: $30
– Casting locations: Los Angeles, California; Riverside, California; San Bernardino, California
– Learn more about the reality tv here

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‘Roommate’

– Project type: reality tv
– Roles:
— Roommate (lead, 21-45)
– Average hourly rate: $25
– Casting locations: Miami, Florida
– Learn more about the reality tv here

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‘Secrets of the Warrior’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Elvira (lead, female, 25-45)
— Liam (lead, male, 30-50)
— Iris/Ginger (supporting, female, 25-45)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Shallow Waters’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Dawn (lead, female, 18-25)
– Average hourly rate: $27
– Casting locations: New York City, New York
– Learn more about the feature film here

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