{"id":214628,"date":"2026-04-01T15:20:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T15:20:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/214628\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T15:20:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T15:20:58","slug":"movies-and-tv-shows-casting-in-tampa-action-news-jax-16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/214628\/","title":{"rendered":"Movies and TV shows casting in Tampa \u2013 Action News Jax"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1760612655_473_pixel.gif\" height=\"1\" width=\"1\" style=\"display:none\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/DBBGPKX6GI44FPBXFAALDQGMDA.jpg\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">(Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n<p>Movies and TV shows casting in Tampa<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 jsuuLb body-paragraph\">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 class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 jsuuLb body-paragraph\">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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Backstage<\/a> compiled a list of projects casting right now in Tampa, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they&#8217;re looking to fill.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/DV5RHWEMOI6LJIEBUTBVTSFFWM.jpg\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">(Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Cubano&#8217;<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 jsuuLb body-paragraph\">&#8211; Project type: short film<br \/>&#8211; Roles: <br \/>&#8212; Al \/ Alison (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary (+1 more genders), 20-35)<br \/>&#8212; Gray (lead, male, 40-70)<br \/>&#8212; The &#8220;Dead&#8221; Body (day player, male, 25-60)<br \/>&#8211; Roles pay up to: $450<br \/>&#8211; Casting locations: Tampa<br \/>&#8211; Learn more about the short film <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backstage.com\/casting\/cubano-3116238\/?utm_source=stacker&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=local\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/T2QIYOOOLU3FPAYDLBDTPALC6Q.jpg\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">(Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Senior Assassin&#8217;<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 jsuuLb body-paragraph\">&#8211; Project type: short film<br \/>&#8211; Roles: <br \/>&#8212; Mason Nelson (lead, male, 18-24)<br \/>&#8212; Finlay Cason (lead, male, 18-24)<br \/>&#8212; Adonis Ridge (supporting, male, 23-35)<br \/>&#8211; Casting locations: Tampa<br \/>&#8211; Learn more about the short film <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backstage.com\/casting\/senior-assassin-3113991\/?utm_source=stacker&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=local\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/D3JFBKMTB42HNKHYFXRWRDTTXA.jpg\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">(Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Aftertone&#8217;<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 jsuuLb body-paragraph\">&#8211; Project type: student film<br \/>&#8211; Roles: <br \/>&#8212; Kristina (supporting, female, 4-6)<br \/>&#8211; Roles pay up to: $150<br \/>&#8211; Casting locations: Tampa<br \/>&#8211; Learn more about the student film <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backstage.com\/casting\/aftertone-3100292\/?utm_source=stacker&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=local\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/BZRVWDF5LQZDDGETWBKTBKNYCY.jpg\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">(Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Do You Believe In Dinosaurs?&#8217; &#8211; An Independent, Coming of Age, Body Swap Drama<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 jsuuLb body-paragraph\">&#8211; Project type: short film<br \/>&#8211; Roles: <br \/>&#8212; Dani (lead, female, non-binary, trans female, 18-28)<br \/>&#8212; Danny (lead, male, non-binary, trans male, 18-28)<br \/>&#8212; Alex (supporting, male, non-binary, trans male, 18-28)<br \/>&#8211; Casting locations: Tampa<br \/>&#8211; Learn more about the short film <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backstage.com\/casting\/do-you-believe-in-dinosaurs-an-independent-coming-of-age-body-swap-drama-3128035\/?utm_source=stacker&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=local\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/QLLIHYOUOI4S3AHGQZWYRWM3I4.jpg\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">(Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;The Art of Conversation&#8217;<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 jsuuLb body-paragraph\">&#8211; Project type: short film<br \/>&#8211; Roles: <br \/>&#8212; Alexander Le&#8217;Clair (lead, male, 30-44)<br \/>&#8212; Angelica Moor (supporting, female, 25-40)<br \/>&#8212; Social Worker (supporting, female, 30-50)<br \/>&#8211; Casting locations: Tampa<br \/>&#8211; Learn more about the short film <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backstage.com\/casting\/the-art-of-conversation-3115307\/?utm_source=stacker&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=local\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/VJUKPHKZP45ELEAOK7JNKWVXSY.jpg\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">(Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Burn&#8217;<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 jsuuLb body-paragraph\">&#8211; Project type: student film<br \/>&#8211; Roles: <br \/>&#8212; Grace Sullivan (lead, female, 30-49)<br \/>&#8212; Detective Jameson (supporting, male, 20-39)<br \/>&#8212; Priest (supporting, male, 30-59)<br \/>&#8211; Casting locations: Tampa<br \/>&#8211; Learn more about the student film <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backstage.com\/casting\/burn-3086723\/?utm_source=stacker&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=local\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/YE27N7JBBI5SZERX75GPHJJ2ZE.jpg\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">(Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Uber Dates: A Love Story&#8217;<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 jsuuLb body-paragraph\">&#8211; Project type: reality TV<br \/>&#8211; Roles: <br \/>&#8212; Female Participant (real people, 21-40)<br \/>&#8212; Male Participant (real people, 21-40)<br \/>&#8212; Comedic Host (lead, 21+)<br \/>&#8211; Casting locations: Tampa<br \/>&#8211; Learn more about the reality TV show <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backstage.com\/casting\/uber-dates-a-love-story-3069579\/?utm_source=stacker&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=local\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/GNVB6C2K7U4ALHUTXFVEVXROKQ.jpg\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">(Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;The Chambers&#8217;<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 jsuuLb body-paragraph\">&#8211; Project type: feature film<br \/>&#8211; Roles: <br \/>&#8212; Elijah (lead, male, 24-40)<br \/>&#8211; Roles pay up to: $5,000<br \/>&#8211; Casting: nationwide<br \/>&#8211; Learn more about the feature film <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backstage.com\/casting\/the-chambers-3132818\/?utm_source=stacker&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=local\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/I4B3GZHFNIZAXHBS4SIF4K7AWM.jpg\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">(Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Autonomous&#8217;<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 jsuuLb body-paragraph\">&#8211; Project type: feature film<br \/>&#8211; Roles: <br \/>&#8212; Alistair Mallen (lead, male, 26-40)<br \/>&#8212; Maggie Thomas (lead, female, 20-30)<br \/>&#8212; Magda Jansen (supporting, female, 40-55)<br \/>&#8211; Roles pay up to: $1,500<br \/>&#8211; Casting: nationwide<br \/>&#8211; Learn more about the feature film <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backstage.com\/casting\/autonomous-3118793\/?utm_source=stacker&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=local\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/UI22RR6B6466BI57W2A73FC6U4.jpg\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">(Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Taco Man&#8217;<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 jsuuLb body-paragraph\">&#8211; Project type: vertical series<br \/>&#8211; Roles: <br \/>&#8212; Tony (lead, male, 35-45)<br \/>&#8212; Aurora (&#8220;Rori&#8221;) (lead, female, 18-22)<br \/>&#8211; Roles pay up to: $1,000<br \/>&#8211; Casting: nationwide<br \/>&#8211; Learn more about the vertical series <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backstage.com\/casting\/taco-man-3124388\/?utm_source=stacker&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=local\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/XFOIB2CZS44W5OKD6SOS2YGAVQ.jpg\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">(Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Painted with L.O.V.E.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 jsuuLb body-paragraph\">&#8211; Project type: feature film<br \/>&#8211; Roles: <br \/>&#8212; Lilly (lead, female, 22-30)<br \/>&#8212; Patrick Jones (lead, 25-35)<br \/>&#8212; Lois (supporting, female, 22-30)<br \/>&#8211; Roles pay up to: $10,000<br \/>&#8211; Casting: nationwide<br \/>&#8211; Learn more about the feature film <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backstage.com\/casting\/painted-with-love-3093080\/?utm_source=stacker&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=local\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/4WXGIISWFY3RDJVMMZSOM5FEX4.jpg\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">(Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Adventskalendar&#8217;<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 jsuuLb body-paragraph\">&#8211; Project type: reality TV<br \/>&#8211; Roles: <br \/>&#8212; German Wrestler (day player, 18+)<br \/>&#8211; Roles pay up to: $800<br \/>&#8211; Casting: nationwide<br \/>&#8211; Learn more about the reality TV show <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backstage.com\/casting\/adventskalendar-3135348\/?utm_source=stacker&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=local\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/4RYBEPUDFEYBRDHMF4JBH44AMI.jpg\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">(Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Sydney Campbell is Dead to Me&#8217;<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 jsuuLb body-paragraph\">&#8211; Project type: feature film<br \/>&#8211; Roles: <br \/>&#8212; Sydney (lead, female, 21-36)<br \/>&#8212; Male Characters (lead, male, 21-80)<br \/>&#8211; Roles pay up to: $12,000<br \/>&#8211; Casting: nationwide<br \/>&#8211; Learn more about the feature film <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backstage.com\/casting\/sydney-campbell-is-dead-to-me-3116534\/?utm_source=stacker&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=local\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/BAZWGUN64463HDFG2YDXS52OA4.jpg\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">Grusho Anna \/\/ Shutterstock (Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n<p>Family Weight Loss Show<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 jsuuLb body-paragraph\">&#8211; Project type: reality TV<br \/>&#8211; Roles: <br \/>&#8212; Family Member (real people, 18-65)<br \/>&#8211; Roles pay up to: $11,000<br \/>&#8211; Casting: nationwide<br \/>&#8211; Learn more about the reality TV show <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backstage.com\/casting\/family-weight-loss-show-3128741\/?utm_source=stacker&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=local\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 jsuuLb body-paragraph\"><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<br \/>\n    produced by <a href=\"https:\/\/backstage.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><br \/>\n    Backstage<\/a> and reviewed and<br \/>\n    distributed by <a href=\"https:\/\/hubs.la\/Q03klgSR0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Stacker<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"(Stacker\/Stacker) Movies and TV shows casting in Tampa The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":25190,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[60769,135,137,136],"class_list":["post-214628","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-tampa","tag-stacker","tag-tampa","tag-tampa-headlines","tag-tampa-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/214628","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=214628"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/214628\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25190"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=214628"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=214628"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=214628"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}