Movies and TV shows casting in Louisiana
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 in Louisiana, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
'Unmarried Cute Couples'
- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Couple (content creators & real people, 21-50)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New Orleans
- Learn more about the reality TV show here
'Walking Enigmas'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Extras (background extra, 18-100)
--- Ashley Perry (lead, female, 23-32)
--- Theodore Milton (lead, male, 35-40)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Kenner, New Orleans
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Real Work'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mak (lead, male, 25-40)
--- Cashier (day player, female, 18-25)
--- Rosa (day player, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New Orleans
- Learn more about the short film here
'Valley TV Reality TV Show, Talent and Crew'
- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Grips/Gaffers (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New Orleans
- Learn more about the reality TV show here
'The Pier'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Detective (day player, female, male, 40-50)
--- Jacob (supporting, male, 23-29)
--- Gina/Ancestor (lead, female, 21-26)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: New Orleans
- Learn more about the short film here
'Old Man's Camp'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Richard (day player, male, 50-60)
--- Sam (supporting, male, 35-45)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Baton Rouge
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jenna (day player, female, 18-30)
--- Mary Ann (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Max (lead, male, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film 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
'Throwing Stones'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Maddy Walker (lead, female, 13-21)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Lunch Box'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Cat (lead, 28-40)
--- Scottie (lead, female, 9-13)
--- Orville (supporting, male, 50-70)
- Average hourly rate: $40
- Casting locations: Austin, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here
'PhotoScape'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jessica (supporting, 20-28)
--- John (lead, 21-30)
--- Marcus (supporting, 21-30)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Houston, Texas; Pearland, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here
'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: San Antonio, Texas
- Learn more about the scripted show here
