Grusho Anna // ShutterstockMovies and TV shows casting in Tampa
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 Tampa, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they’re looking to fill.
Grusho Anna // Shutterstock’The Deadline’
– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Sophie Warren (lead, female, 31-50)
— Alexander Warren (lead, male, 31-50)
– Roles pay up to: $1,200
– Casting locations: Tampa
– Learn more about the short film here
Gorodenkoff // Shutterstock”THE BUSY HOURS” TAMPA FL APPLICANTS ” CALLING BOTH REAL-LIFE CAREGIVERS (15 years experience or more) & SERIOUS ACTORS”
– Project type: documentary
– Roles:
— Well Intentioned Caregiver (supporting, female, 30-60)
— THE DISTRACTED CAREGIVER (supporting, female, 30-58)
— THE MISMATCHED CAREGIVER (supporting, female, 30-48)
– Roles pay up to: $500
– Casting locations: Tampa
– Learn more about the documentary here
muratart // Shutterstock’Unbury the Lede’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Trig Ripley (lead, male, 18-27)
— Gerry Mendoza (supporting, male, 18-25)
— Agamemnon (day player, male, 18-27)
– Casting locations: Tampa
– Learn more about the feature film here
Gorodenkoff // Shutterstock’A Sinful People’
– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Church Extras (background / extra, 18+)
— Cult Members (background / extra, 27-75)
– Casting locations: Tampa
– Learn more about the short film here
Tikkyshop // Shutterstock’It’s Complicated’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Abby (lead, female, 30-35)
— Hayden (supporting, male, 30-35)
— Fay (supporting, female, 37-43)
– Casting locations: Tampa
– Learn more about the feature film here
Dpongvit // Shutterstock’Burn’
– Project type: student film
– Roles:
— Grace Sullivan (lead, female, 30-49)
— Detective Jameson (supporting, male, 20-39)
— Priest (supporting, male, 30-59)
– Casting locations: Tampa
– Learn more about the student film here
Media_Photos // Shutterstock’Death-13′
– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Danny (lead, male, 24-33)
— Sebastian (supporting, male, 20-25)
— Sabrina (supporting, female, 18-24)
– Casting locations: Tampa
– Learn more about the short film here
Grusho Anna // ShutterstockKorean Feature Film Project 2026
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Tyler (supporting, male, 18-26)
– Roles pay up to: $3,000
– Casting: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here
guruXOX // Shutterstock’Painted with L.O.V.E.’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Lilly (lead, female, 22-30)
— Patrick Jones (lead, 25-35)
— Lois (supporting, female, 22-30)
– Roles pay up to: $10,000
– Casting: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here
Grusho Anna // Shutterstock’Closet Cases’
– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Nick (lead, male, 21-40)
— James (lead, male, 21-40)
– Roles pay up to: $4,000
– Casting: nationwide
– Learn more about the scripted show here
Media_Photos // Shutterstock’To Whom It May Concern’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Sahara (lead, female, 40-50)
– Roles pay up to: $4,980
– Casting: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here
KinoMasterskaya // Shutterstock’McCaffrey’s Ranch’
– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— John McCaffrey (lead, male, 60+)
— Mayor Daniel Bennett (supporting, male, 40-60)
— Kean (supporting, male, 30+)
– Casting: nationwide
– Learn more about the scripted show here
Grusho Anna // ShutterstockTV Series, Real Professional Cooks & Chefs
– Project type: reality TV
– Roles:
— Real Professional Cooks & Chefs for TV Series (chorus / ensemble, 18+)
— Real Professional Cooks & Chefs for TV Series (models, 18+)
— Real Professional Cooks & Chefs for TV Series (real people, 18+)
– Roles pay up to: $5,200
– Casting: nationwide
– Learn more about the reality TV show here
Media_Photos // ShutterstockIndie Drama Feature Project
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— James (supporting, male, 30-55)
— Penny (supporting, female, 9-12)
— Bully Kid (day player, male, 4-6)
– Roles pay up to: $3,488
– Casting: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here
This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.