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Movies and TV shows casting in Sacramento
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention 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 Sacramento, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they’re looking to fill.
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‘The Archivist’
– Project type: feature film
— The Archivist (lead, 20-30)
— Mary Ellis (lead, female, 20-30)
— The General (supporting, 50+)
– Casting locations: Sacramento
– Learn more about the feature film here
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‘The Curious Case of Giggy Higgins’
– Project type: student film
— Giggy Higgins (lead, male, 18-25)
— Alana Belincourt (lead, female, 18-25)
— Todd (supporting, male, 20-25)
– Casting locations: Sacramento
– Learn more about the student film here
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‘The Disconnect’
– Project type: short film
— Z (lead, male, 25-35)
— Vex (lead, female, 25-35)
– Casting locations: Sacramento
– Learn more about the short film here
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‘Games with God’
– Project type: feature film
— Jesus Christ (supporting, 30-45)
— Viviana (supporting, 42-55)
– Casting locations: Sacramento
– Learn more about the feature film here
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‘Luna Court’
– Project type: short film
— Denver (lead, female, 18-23)
– Casting locations: Sacramento
– Learn more about the short film here
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‘Kanta’
– Project type: short film
— Joseph (lead, male, 20-23)
— The Tikbalang (lead, 18-30)
— Janet (supporting, female, 25-29)
– Roles pay up to: $1,200
– Casting locations: Sacramento
– Learn more about the short film here
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‘An Era of Peace’
– Project type: short film
— Hitori (lead, male, 30-55)
— Ryousei (lead, male, 25-40)
– Casting locations: Sacramento
– Learn more about the short film here
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Microdrama China
– Project type: vertical series
— Amber Scott (lead, female, 18-22)
– Learn more about the vertical series here
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‘Married a Dummy’
– Project type: vertical series
— Noah Carter (lead, male, 25-35)
— Amelia Dawson (lead, female, 20-30)
– Roles pay up to: $9,600
– Learn more about the vertical series here
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‘Painted with L.O.V.E.’
– Project type: feature film
— Lilly (lead, female, 22-30)
— Patrick Jones (lead, 25-35)
— Lois (supporting, female, 22-30)
– Roles pay up to: $10,000
– Learn more about the feature film here
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Indie Drama Feature Project
– Project type: feature film
— James (supporting, male, 30-55)
— Penny (supporting, female, 9-12)
— Bully Kid (day player, male, 4-6)
– Roles pay up to: $3,488
– Learn more about the feature film here
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‘The Summer of Your Life’
– Project type: reality TV
— Single Hot Leading Man (real people, male, 25-31)
– Roles pay up to: $4,000
– Learn more about the reality TV show here
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‘Cousins’
– Project type: feature film
— Daniel Wilson (lead, male, 18-35)
— Isabella Wilson-Smith (supporting, female, 18-35)
— Marie Wilson (supporting, female, 25-40)
– Learn more about the feature film here
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High-Impact Vertical Drama Series
– Project type: vertical series
— Lead Female (lead, female, 18-35)
— Lead Male (lead, male, 18-40)
– Roles pay up to: $6,400
– Learn more about the vertical series here