Movies and TV shows casting in New Mexico
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 New Mexico, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
'Escape from Flat Earth'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Michel (lead, male, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Albuquerque
- Learn more about the short film here
'DON'T SHAZAM THIS SONG!'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Camila (supporting, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Albuquerque
- Learn more about the short 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
'Starling Heights Forever'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Alex (lead, male, 23-35)
--- Violet (lead, female, 18-21)
--- Wrenley (lead, female, 21-31)
- Average hourly rate: $56
- Casting locations: Denver, Colorado; Dallas, Texas
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Lone Child'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- August (supporting, female, 9-14)
--- Sister Corazon (supporting, female, 18-100)
--- Alejandro (supporting, male, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Plano, Texas; Irving, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Occult Canvas'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Dana (supporting, female, 24-30)
--- Zack (supporting, male, 28-30)
--- George Phillips (lead, male, 30-35)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Dallas, Texas
- Learn more about the feature film here
