Movies and TV shows casting in Missouri
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 Missouri, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
'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: St. Louis
- Learn more about the short film here
'Amilia'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Malik (supporting, male, 28-32)
--- Travor (supporting, male, 18-25)
--- Mr. Johnson (supporting, male, 30-50)
- Average hourly rate: $10
- Casting locations: Kansas City
- Learn more about the short film here
'Unknown Encounters'
- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Blonde Kid (day player, male, 8-11)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: St. Louis, Liberty, Jefferson City, Kansas City, Branson
- Learn more about the documentary series 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
'Raffle'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Riley (lead, female, 25-40)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the feature film here
'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: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Netflix Untitled Documentary'
- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Kay - Female Looks 22 (lead, 20-24)
--- Mac - LONG HAIR (lead, male, 20-23)
--- Background Extras (background extra, 18-60)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Rantoul, Illinois; Chicago, Illinois; Elk Grove Village, Illinois
- Learn more about the documentary here
