Grusho Anna // ShutterstockMovies and TV shows casting in Scranton
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 Scranton, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they’re looking to fill.
Media_Photos // Shutterstock’Forever Young’
– Project type: student film
– Roles:
— Maria (lead, female, 25-45)
— Paul (lead, male, 30-45)
— Doctor Kirk (lead, male, 55-70)
– Roles pay up to: $800
– Casting locations: Scranton
– Learn more about the student film here
Gorodenkoff // Shutterstock’About One Self’
– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Isaac (supporting, male, 8-10)
— Woman 1 and Woman 2 (day player, female, 45-60)
– Casting locations: Scranton
– Learn more about the short film here
Gorodenkoff // 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
Media_Photos // 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
Grusho Anna // 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
Media_Photos // 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
KinoMasterskaya // 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.