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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‘Drowning’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Kurt (lead, male, 18-38)
– Average hourly rate: $62
– Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘The Final Production’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Bobby (lead, 18-30)
— The Main Killer (lead, 18-100)
— Sarah (lead, 18-25)
– Average hourly rate: $37
– Casting locations: Alliance, Ohio
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Hard Times To Remember’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Noah Hayes/Noah’s Consciousness (lead, male, 25-25)
— Anne Kennedy (lead, female, 25-25)
— Dom Parker (lead, male, 28-28)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: Wichita, Kansas
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Room 17’

– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Naomi (lead, female, 21-35)
— Scott Green (lead, male, 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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‘Raffle’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Riley (lead, female, 25-40)
– Average hourly rate: $25
– Casting locations: Milwaukee
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘The House Before Us’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Josh (lead, male, 20-27)
– Average hourly rate: $15
– Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Sinking Cities’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Nick (lead, male, 18-27)
— Dee (lead, female, 18-29)
— Monty (lead, male, 40-64)
– Average hourly rate: $83
– Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
– Learn more about the feature film 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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‘Petty Crimes – Feature Film/News Thriller’

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

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‘Untitled Horror Short Project’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Protagonist (lead, female, 24-34)
— Antagonist (supporting, male, 35-55)
– Average hourly rate: $37
– Casting locations: Los Angeles, California; Tampa, Florida; Austin, Texas; Dallas, Texas; New York City, New York
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘Annus Mirabilis,’ Film Project’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Frida/Max (lead, 18-41)
— Enigma (supporting, 18-100)
– Average hourly rate: $15
– Casting locations: New York City, New York; Brooklyn, New York
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘Night Rain on Barren Land’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Alina (lead, female, 20-29)
— Young Mother (supporting, female, 20-29)
— Aunt Ellie (supporting, female, 30-49)
– Average hourly rate: $31
– Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘The Chair’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Carla (lead, female, 24-29)
— Paul (lead, male, 24-29)
– Average hourly rate: $25
– Casting locations: New York City, New York
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘Zero Day’

– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Congressmen/Women (Non SAG AFTRA) (background extra, 30-65)
— NYC Angry Crowd (background extra, 18-80)
– Average hourly rate: $22
– Casting locations: New York City, New York
– Learn more about the scripted show here

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‘TV Pilot (NYC Comedy)’

– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Chelsea (supporting, female, 18-35)
— Jeremy (supporting, male, 18-30)
— Cop (lead, 25-60)
– Average hourly rate: $30
– Casting locations: New York City, New York
– Learn more about the scripted show here

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‘The Queen B’

– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Bea (lead, female, 18-25)
— M (lead, male, 27-40)
— Valerie (supporting, female, 18-25)
– Average hourly rate: $62
– Casting locations: New York City, New York; Jersey City, New Jersey
– Learn more about the scripted show here

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‘Stepping Stone’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Victoria (supporting, female, 13-17)
— Sam (day player, 28-75)
— Dave (supporting, male, 60-75)
– Average hourly rate: $63
– Casting locations: West Orange, New Jersey
– 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: Norristown, Pennsylvania
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Fantasy Short Film’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Bombastic Supporting Characters (supporting, 20-45)
— Humorous Voiceover Characters (voiceover, 18-100)
— Protagonist (lead, male, 25-35)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘Hearts Uncharted,’ Vertical Films Casting’

– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Emily Carter (lead, female, 18-25)
— Alexander Blake (lead, male, 18-25)
— Camera Operator and Gaffer/Lighting Director (crew)
– Average hourly rate: $62
– Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
– Learn more about the scripted show here

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