Movies and TV shows casting across the US

Published 7:34 pm Wednesday, August 7, 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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‘The Stand-in’

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– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Annie/Katherine (lead, female, 18-30)
– Average hourly rate: $50
– Casting locations: Los Angeles, California; Orange, California
– Learn more about the scripted show here

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‘Room 17’

– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Naomi (lead, female, 21-35)
— Scott Green (lead, 30-45)
— Sofia Roshani (supporting, female, 21-35)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: Los Angeles, California; Las Vegas, Nevada
– Learn more about the scripted show here

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‘The Confessional’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Ava Grant Role: Special Agent, FBI (lead, female, 30-100)
— Chief Of Police (lead, male, 40-100)
— Caleb (lead, male, 15-18)
– Average hourly rate: $31
– Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; New York City, New York
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Untitled Horror Project’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Male Lead (lead, male, 18-45)
— Female Lead (lead, female, 18-40)
— Supporting Male/Female (supporting, 18-60)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Lace-Weaver Spiders’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Dave (supporting, male, 18-25)
— Megan McNeil (lead, female, 25-36)
— Paul (supporting, male, 36-47)
– Average hourly rate: $25
– Casting locations: New York City, New York
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Dean’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Background/Extra’s (background extra, 18-58)
— Marlon Brando (supporting, male, 20-35)
— Ursula Andress (supporting, female, 18-28)
– Average hourly rate: $12
– Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Music Centric Rom Com’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Rose Thorne (lead, 22-25)
— Greyson (lead, 22-25)
— Cody (lead, 22-25)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: Brooklyn, New York; New York City, New York
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘The Best Mistake Ever’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Cutter (lead, male, 18-35)
— Nia (lead, female, 18-30)
— Seline (lead, female, 18-30)
– Average hourly rate: $37
– Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Dead Fred’

– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Fred (lead, male, 18-40)
— Lily (supporting, female, 21-30)
— Grim Reaper (supporting, male, 25-50)
– Average hourly rate: $31
– Casting locations: Brooklyn, New York; New York City, 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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‘UNDERSTUDY’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Rosie (lead, female, 23-32)
— Doris Pines (lead, female, 18-25)
— Lance Romance (lead, male, 18-27)
– Average hourly rate: $21
– Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Untitled Feature Film’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Best Friend/Brother (other, male, 28-40)
— Friend/Sister (other, 28-40)
— Wife/Mother (lead, 28-40)
– Average hourly rate: $125
– Casting locations: Fort Myers, Florida
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Long Stories Short Vol.1’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Mrs. Thomas (supporting, female, 28-60)
— Makeup Artist (crew)
– Average hourly rate: $22
– Casting locations: New York City, New York
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Americatronic!’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Carmen King (lead, female, 20-35)
— Ian Reily (lead, male, 25-35)
— Trent (day player, male, 22-35)
– Average hourly rate: $25
– Casting locations: New York City, New York
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘A Christmas Party’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Alex (lead, female, 20-25)
— Adam Helmer (lead, male, 16-21)
— Jason (supporting, male, 36-55)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Washington, D.C.; Charlotte, North Carolina; New York City, New York
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Doctor Feldman’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Jake (lead, male, 23-28)
— Tess (lead, female, 18-22)
— Doctor Candace Feldman (lead, female, 30-42)
– Average hourly rate: $25
– Casting locations: New York City, New York
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘The Veil’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Theresa (lead, female, 25-35)
— Selena (lead, female, 22-35)
— Sheriff Malone (supporting, male, 45-60)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: Los Angeles, California; Las Vegas, Nevada
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Seasons In The Abyss’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— The Watcher (supporting, female, male, 20-35)
— Doctor Helen Vale (supporting, female, 25-35)
— John Lilith (supporting, male, 30-40)
– Average hourly rate: $20
– 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 Media.