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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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‘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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‘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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‘Étoile’

– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Ballet Dancers (background extra, 18-42)
— Child Ballet Dancers (background extra, 7-12)
– Average hourly rate: $31
– Casting locations: New York City, New York
– 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: Los Angeles, California; Studio City, California
– Learn more about the feature film here



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‘Botox Party’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Kurt (supporting, male, 22-39)
— Gwen (lead, female, 22-36)
— Tiffany (supporting, female, 21-32)
– Average hourly rate: $17
– Casting locations: Brooklyn, New York; New York City, New York
– Learn more about the feature film here



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‘Infallible’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Joanna (lead, female, 25-50)
— Jackie (lead, female, 25-50)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: San Diego, 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: Norristown, Pennsylvania
– Learn more about the feature film here



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‘The Lost Drill Sergeant Film’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Army Drill Sergeant (lead, male, 25-40)
— W.A.S.P. Female Pilots (lead, female, male, 24-40)
– Average hourly rate: $12
– Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
– Learn more about the feature film 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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‘Galactic’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Tammy (supporting, female, 18-45)
— Earl (supporting, male, 25-55)
— Annie Jane (lead, female, 40-70)
– Average hourly rate: $93
– Casting locations: Syracuse, New York; Baltimore, Maryland; Newark, New Jersey; Columbus, Ohio; Chicago, Illinois
– Learn more about the feature film here



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‘219 “The Series”‘

– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Extra (background extra, 8-100)
— Police Officer Extra (background extra, 21-100)
— Production Assistant (crew)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois; Merrillville, Indiana; Gary, Indiana; South Bend, Indiana
– 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, male, 30-45)
— Sofia Roshani (supporting, female, 21-35)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: Las Vegas, Nevada; Los Angeles, California
– Learn more about the scripted show here



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‘Campfire Killer’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Wistal Frinken (lead, male, 30-40)
— Kristen Nawfil (lead, female, 19-30)
— Nathan LaRoy (supporting, male, 18-25)
– Average hourly rate: $50
– Casting locations: San Francisco, California; Alameda, California
– Learn more about the feature film here



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‘Blue Cheese’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Vera (lead, female, 18-35)
— Salma (lead, female, 30-60)
— Sean (lead, male, 35-55)
– Average hourly rate: $12
– Casting locations: New York City, New York
– Learn more about the feature film here



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‘Flipped’ Working Title’

– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Noah (lead, male, 18-35)
— Mara (lead, female, 18-30)
— Young Mara (supporting, female, 5-14)
– Average hourly rate: $100
– Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
– Learn more about the scripted show here



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‘Recess’

– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Concert Goer (Non-SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background extra, 18-35)
— Protesters (NON-SAG-AFTRA COVERED) (background extra, 18-50)
– Average hourly rate: $17
– Casting locations: Manhattan, New York; The Bronx, New York; New York City, New York; Brooklyn, New York; Queens, New York
– Learn more about the scripted show here



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‘MALLORY’S GHOST’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Louise (supporting, female, 25-36)
— Will (day player, male, 30-50)
— Harold (day player, male, 60-100)
– Average hourly rate: $27
– Casting locations: New York City, New York
– Learn more about the feature 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)
— Mr.Doran (supporting, male, 50-100)
– Average hourly rate: $62
– Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
– Learn more about the scripted show here



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‘Sea of Conquest’ Game Commercial Ad’

– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Bride (lead, 18-24)
— CEO (lead, male, 26-35)
— Sound Man (crew)
– Average hourly rate: $75
– 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.


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