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.
'Zero Day' - Netflix series starring Robert De Niro
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- National Guards (background, male, 25-40)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'The Pelican (up to 23 episodes)'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Brandon (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Victor (supporting, 18-45)
--- Shawn (lead, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $93
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Blood and Rust'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Marlene Fenton (supporting, female, 30-40)
--- Sheriff Shaeffer (supporting, male, 40-60)
--- Vampire Horde (background extra, 25-80)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Indianapolis, Indiana; Lexington, Kentucky
- Learn more about the feature film here
'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
'Nationally Syndicated Court TV Shows'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Litigant (day player, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Room 17'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Naomi (lead, female, 21-35)
--- Scott Green (lead, male, 30-45)
--- Michael Sanders (supporting, male, 30-40)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Las Vegas, Nevada; Los Angeles, California
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Unknown Encounters'
- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Blonde Kid (day player, male, 8-11)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Springfield, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Lee's Summit, Missouri
- Learn more about the documentary series here
'The Master Chief: Subic Bay'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Vern Gibson (lead, male, 23-30)
--- Emily (lead, female, 23-30)
--- Wilfredo Tabalon (lead, male, 18-27)
- Average hourly rate: $52
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, California; Las Vegas, Nevada; San Diego, California
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Refuctoring'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Sierra (lead, female, 25-35)
--- Moody (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Dan (day player, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $16
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
'A Love by Fate'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Elsa (lead, female, 18-24)
--- Sammer/Sam (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Envy (supporting, female, 17-27)
- Average hourly rate: $10
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Young Behemoths'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Penny (lead, female, 23-30)
--- Bennett " Ben 2" (supporting, male, non-binary, trans male, 30-40)
--- Justin (supporting, male, 30-50)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Same Hour Delivery'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- The Delivery Driver (lead, 18-35)
--- Producer (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
'Untitled Horror Short Project'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Protagonist (lead, female, 24-34)
--- Antagonist (supporting, male, 35-55)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Austin, Texas; Los Angeles, California; Tampa, Florida; Dallas, Texas; New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
'1980s Thriller'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- 1980s Police Officers (Background) (background extra, 18-100)
--- 1980s Bikers (background extra, 18-100)
--- Featured Caucasian Mother (background extra, 35-70)
- Average hourly rate: $26
- Casting locations: Van Nuys, California; Los Angeles, California
- Learn more about the feature film here
'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
'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
'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: New York City, New York; Washington, D.C.; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Charlotte, North Carolina
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Phineas Atters'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Katie (lead, female, 27-44)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: East Setauket, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Rekindling'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Noah (supporting, male, 25-35)
--- Chloe (lead, female, 25-35)
--- Janice (lead, female, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: New York City, New York; Brooklyn, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
'Sea Rising: Mavericks'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Nancy (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Tom (lead, male, 18-30)
--- Josh (day player, male, 20-50)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; San Jose, California
- Learn more about the feature film here
