{"id":354804,"date":"2026-06-10T15:36:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T15:36:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/354804\/"},"modified":"2026-06-10T15:36:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T15:36:21","slug":"movies-and-tv-shows-casting-in-san-jose-state-48","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/354804\/","title":{"rendered":"Movies and TV shows casting in San Jose | State"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1760555312_648_pixel.gif\" alt=\"\" height=\"1\" width=\"1\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/croppedshutterstock2284241555C1T3jpg.JPEG\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 100%\"\/>Media_Photos \/\/ ShutterstockMovies and TV shows casting in San Jose<\/p>\n<p>The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities&#8217; 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.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backstage.com\/?utm_source=stacker&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=local\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Backstage<\/a> compiled a list of projects casting right now in San Jose, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they&#8217;re looking to fill.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/croppedshutterstock1926084695XN4Rjpg.JPEG\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 100%\"\/>Grusho Anna \/\/ Shutterstock&#8217;The Third Floor&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Project type: short film<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Roles:<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Capri Sanders (lead, female, 18-35)<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Evie (supporting, female, 18-25)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Roles pay up to: $200<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Casting locations: San Jose<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Learn more about the short film <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backstage.com\/casting\/the-third-floor-3172569\/?utm_source=stacker&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=local\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/croppedshutterstock228472597716GIjpg.JPEG\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 100%\"\/>Grusho Anna \/\/ ShutterstockUntitled NSX Productions YouTube Series<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Project type: scripted show<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Roles:<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; James (lead, male, 18-30)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Roles pay up to: $50<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Casting locations: San Jose<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Learn more about the scripted show <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backstage.com\/casting\/untitled-nsx-productions-youtube-series-3175728\/?utm_source=stacker&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=local\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/croppedshutterstock1942767637DAKDjpg.JPEG\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 100%\"\/>Grusho Anna \/\/ Shutterstock&#8217;Everybody Wanted to Resemble Something&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Project type: short film<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Roles:<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Anna (lead, female, 25-35)<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Paul (lead, male, 25-35)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Casting locations: San Jose<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Learn more about the short film <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backstage.com\/casting\/everybody-wanted-to-resemble-something-3168166\/?utm_source=stacker&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=local\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/croppedshutterstock10302367843RMQjpg.JPEG\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 100%\"\/>Tikkyshop \/\/ Shutterstock&#8217;Hooked&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Project type: short film<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Roles:<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Mom (lead, female, 35-55)<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Larry (lead, male, 18-30)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Casting locations: San Jose<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Learn more about the short film <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backstage.com\/casting\/hooked-3175397\/?utm_source=stacker&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=local\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/croppedshutterstock2469360755VT54jpg.JPEG\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 100%\"\/>Gorodenkoff \/\/ Shutterstock&#8217;Digital Popstars&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Project type: feature film<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Roles:<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Lead Pop Star (lead, female, 15-25)<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Abigail (Outcast) (lead, female, 15-20)<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; It-Girls, Pop Group (models, female, 15-25)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Roles pay up to: $1,300<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Casting locations: San Jose<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Learn more about the feature film <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backstage.com\/casting\/digital-popstars-3165122\/?utm_source=stacker&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=local\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/croppedshutterstock2284241605L4S3jpg.JPEG\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 100%\"\/>Media_Photos \/\/ Shutterstock&#8217;Welcome to Hollywood&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Project type: short film<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Roles:<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Helen Hawthorne (lead, female, 40-60)<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Kayla Shields (supporting, female, 19-25)<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Omar Jennings (lead, male, 20-30)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Roles pay up to: $450<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Casting locations: San Jose<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Learn more about the short film <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backstage.com\/casting\/welcome-to-hollywood-3168091\/?utm_source=stacker&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=local\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/croppedshutterstock22815100431UHJTjpg.JPEG\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 100%\"\/>Grusho Anna \/\/ Shutterstock&#8217;Almost Assassin&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Project type: short film<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Roles:<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Frankie (supporting, male, 40-51)<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Carmela (supporting, female, 40-49)<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Keith (lead, male, 18-47)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Roles pay up to: $500<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Casting locations: San Jose<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Learn more about the short film <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backstage.com\/casting\/almost-assassin-3165640\/?utm_source=stacker&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=local\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/croppedshutterstock2232531621D0MOjpg.JPEG\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 100%\"\/>Grusho Anna \/\/ Shutterstock&#8217;I&#8217;m Sorry, Matt 06&#8242;<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Project type: feature film<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Roles:<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Kat (lead, female, 22-32)<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Viv (lead, female, 40-65)<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Charlotte (supporting, female, 25-35)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Roles pay up to: $8,000<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Casting: nationwide<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Learn more about the feature film <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backstage.com\/casting\/im-sorry-matt-06-3170501\/?utm_source=stacker&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=local\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/croppedshutterstock24851473030YKDjpg.JPEG\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 100%\"\/>Grusho Anna \/\/ Shutterstock&#8217;I&#8217;m Sorry, Matt 06&#8242;<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Project type: feature film<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Roles:<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Kat (lead, female, 22-32)<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Viv (lead, female, 40-65)<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Charlotte (supporting, female, 25-35)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Roles pay up to: $8,000<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Casting: nationwide<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Learn more about the feature film <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backstage.com\/casting\/im-sorry-matt-06-3170501\/?utm_source=stacker&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=local\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/croppedshutterstock2259239695QVBRjpg.JPEG\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 100%\"\/>Dpongvit \/\/ Shutterstock&#8217;I&#8217;m Sorry, Matt 06&#8242;<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Project type: feature film<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Roles:<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Kat (lead, female, 22-32)<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Viv (lead, female, 40-65)<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Charlotte (supporting, female, 25-35)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Roles pay up to: $8,000<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Casting: nationwide<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Learn more about the feature film <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backstage.com\/casting\/im-sorry-matt-06-3170501\/?utm_source=stacker&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=local\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/croppedshutterstock22842415813EMPjpg.JPEG\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 100%\"\/>Media_Photos \/\/ ShutterstockOpen Call for ReelShort Vertical Productions<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Project type: scripted show<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Roles:<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Lead Male Types (lead, male, 25-35)<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Lead Female Types (female, 25-35)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Casting: nationwide<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Learn more about the scripted show <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backstage.com\/casting\/open-call-for-reelshort-vertical-productions-3116500\/?utm_source=stacker&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=local\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/croppedshutterstock1793697709ZBLVjpg.JPEG\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 100%\"\/>Gorodenkoff \/\/ Shutterstock&#8217;I&#8217;m Sorry, Matt 06&#8242;<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Project type: feature film<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Roles:<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Kat (lead, female, 22-32)<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Viv (lead, female, 40-65)<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Charlotte (supporting, female, 25-35)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Roles pay up to: $8,000<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Casting: nationwide<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Learn more about the feature film <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backstage.com\/casting\/im-sorry-matt-06-3170501\/?utm_source=stacker&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=local\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/croppedshutterstock2389827065OANIjpg.JPEG\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 100%\"\/>KinoMasterskaya \/\/ Shutterstock&#8217;Silip&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Project type: reality TV<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Roles:<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Housemate (real people, female, 21-35)<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Housemate (lead, female, 21-35)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Roles pay up to: $750<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Casting: nationwide<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Learn more about the reality TV show <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backstage.com\/casting\/silip-3173293\/?utm_source=stacker&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=local\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/croppedshutterstock2460060995DTB4jpg.JPEG\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 100%\"\/>muratart \/\/ ShutterstockComing of Age Feature Film, Twin Boys<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Project type: feature film<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Roles:<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Sam (supporting, male, 13-15)<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Brin (supporting, male, 13-15)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Roles pay up to: $8,436<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Casting: nationwide<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Learn more about the feature film <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backstage.com\/casting\/coming-of-age-feature-film-twin-boys-3169916\/?utm_source=stacker&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=local\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.backstage.com\/discover\/movies-and-tv-shows-casting-across-the-us-77173\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">This story<\/a> was produced by <a href=\"https:\/\/backstage.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Backstage<\/a> and reviewed and distributed by <a href=\"https:\/\/hubs.la\/Q03klgSR0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Stacker<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Media_Photos \/\/ ShutterstockMovies and TV shows casting in San Jose The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":354805,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[88,90,89],"class_list":["post-354804","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-san-jose","tag-san-jose","tag-san-jose-headlines","tag-san-jose-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/354804","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=354804"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/354804\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/354805"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=354804"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=354804"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=354804"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}