Movies and TV shows casting across the US

Published 4:47 pm Wednesday, August 28, 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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‘Girl Code’

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– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Sofia (lead, female, 18-24)
— Izzie (lead, female, 18-24)
— Addy (lead, female, 18-24)
– Average hourly rate: $25
– Casting locations: Santa Monica, California
– Learn more about the scripted show here

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‘Before We’re Over’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Sam (lead, female, 18-25)
— Gabe (lead, male, 18-25)
– Average hourly rate: $20
– Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘In the Shadow Of Waves’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Marty (lead, male, 30-45)
— Wendy, Milly, Tiffany (day player, female, 16-19)
— Sal (supporting, male, 30-50)
– Average hourly rate: $30
– Casting locations: Long Beach, New York
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘The Hanged Man’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— The Doorman (lead, 25-36)
— Youngest Daughter (supporting, 18-22)
— Eldest Daughter (supporting, 24-28)
– Average hourly rate: $12
– Casting locations: New York City, New York
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Breaking Point’

– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Sarah Patel (lead, female, 21-25)
– Average hourly rate: $63
– Casting locations: San Diego, California; Los Angeles, California
– 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)
— Caleb (lead, male, 15-18)
— Chief Of Police (lead, male, 40-100)
– Average hourly rate: $31
– Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; New York City, New York
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Crystal’

– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Crystal (lead, female, 20-30)
— Steven (lead, male, 25-35)
— Marvin (lead, male, 30-40)
– Average hourly rate: $50
– Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
– Learn more about the scripted show here

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‘Darren Aronofsky/Austin Butler Sony Film ‘Caught Stealing’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Unique 1990’s NYC Types (background extra, 18-100)
— ATHLETIC, FIT GUYS FOR BASEBALL PLAYER ROLE (NO EXP NEEDED) (background extra, male, 18-35)
— BASEBALL PLAYERS – 15 YRS TO 21 YRS OLD (SEPTEMBER 5TH) (background extra, male, 15-23)
– Average hourly rate: $25
– Casting locations: Brooklyn, New York
– 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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‘Anna’s’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Anna (lead, female, 25-40)
— Jeff (supporting, male, 35-45)
— Extras (background extra, 18-100)
– Average hourly rate: $50
– Casting locations: New York City, New York
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Seeking Horse’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Jefferson (lead, 25-50)
— Stranger (day player, 18-100)
— South Asian / Indian Bodega Manager (supporting, 30-70)
– Average hourly rate: $31
– Casting locations: New York City, New York
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘I Fell in Love with a Z-Grade Director from Brooklyn’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Rikky (supporting, male, 25-35)
— TJ (supporting, female, 20-30)
— Reporters (supporting, 30-50)
– Average hourly rate: $25
– Casting locations: New York City, New York; Brooklyn, 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: Las Vegas, Nevada; Los Angeles, California
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘We Live at Night’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Liv (lead, female, 21-25)
— Trey (lead, male, 20-25)
— Sean (supporting, male, 20-25)
– Average hourly rate: $12
– Casting locations: Uniondale, New York; New York City, New York
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Wedding Fortune’

– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Rachel Grant (lead, female, 18-25)
— Aiden Harrison (lead, male, 25-35)
— Natalie Brown (lead, female, 25-35)
– Average hourly rate: $62
– Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
– Learn more about the scripted show here

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‘Student Body’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Lesley Rogers (lead, female, 22-40)
— Erica (lead, female, 13-16)
— Bryan (lead, male, 18-20)
– Average hourly rate: $18
– 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: Washington, D.C.; New York City, New York; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Charlotte, North Carolina
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Untitled Josh Safdie Film’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— To portray Women from the Early 1950’s NYC (Early 1950’s needed & MUST be local to NYC) (background extra, female, 18-80)
— To Portray Men from the Early 1950’s NYC (Early 1950’s looks needed & MUST be local to NYC) (background extra, male, 18-80)
— To Portray: NYC REPORTERS from the early 1950’s (Must have period appropriate hair) (background extra, female, male, 25-45)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: New York City, New York
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Happy Gilmore 2’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Photo Double for White Male with Dark Hair 5’9-5’11 (SAG Covered) (background extra, male, 18-100)
– Average hourly rate: $31
– Casting locations: Jersey City, New Jersey; 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.