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Movies and TV shows casting in Scranton<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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<\/a> compiled a list of projects casting right now in Scranton, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they’re looking to fill.<\/p>\n KinoMasterskaya \/\/ Shutterstock (Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n CONTROL<\/p>\n – Project type: short film Grusho Anna \/\/ Shutterstock (Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n ‘Forever Young’<\/p>\n – Project type: student film Dpongvit \/\/ Shutterstock (Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n “Something To Survive For”<\/p>\n – Project type: student film Tikkyshop \/\/ Shutterstock (Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n ‘The Storm’ Working Title<\/p>\n – Project type: feature film Gorodenkoff \/\/ Shutterstock (Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n High-Impact Vertical Drama Series<\/p>\n – Project type: vertical series Gorodenkoff \/\/ Shutterstock (Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n ‘Take Me to Ithaca’<\/p>\n – Project type: feature film Grusho Anna \/\/ Shutterstock (Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n ‘The Storm’ Working Title<\/p>\n – Project type: feature film Grusho Anna \/\/ Shutterstock (Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n Open Call for ReelShort Vertical Productions<\/p>\n – Project type: scripted show Grusho Anna \/\/ Shutterstock (Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n Lead Female On-Camera Role<\/p>\n – Project type: documentary Grusho Anna \/\/ Shutterstock (Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n ‘The Storm’ Working Title<\/p>\n – Project type: feature film This story<\/a> was![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/VJUKPHKZP45ELEAOK7JNKWVXSY.jpg\")
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– Roles:
— BETH (lead, female, 21-35)
– Roles pay up to: $200
– Casting locations: Scranton
– Learn more about the short film here<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/BZRVWDF5LQZDDGETWBKTBKNYCY.jpg\")
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– 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<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/T2QIYOOOLU3FPAYDLBDTPALC6Q.jpg\")
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– Roles:
— Alex (lead, male, 15-20)
— Jason (supporting, male, 15-20)
— Jim (supporting, male, 35-55)
– Casting locations: Scranton
– Learn more about the student film here<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/4RYBEPUDFEYBRDHMF4JBH44AMI.jpg\")
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– Roles:
— Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
— Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
— Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
– Roles pay up to: $2,500
– Casting: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/GNVB6C2K7U4ALHUTXFVEVXROKQ.jpg\")
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– Roles:
— Lead Female (lead, female, 18-35)
— Lead Male (lead, male, 18-40)
– Roles pay up to: $6,400
– Casting: nationwide
– Learn more about the vertical series here<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/4WXGIISWFY3RDJVMMZSOM5FEX4.jpg\")
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– Roles:
— Ford Young (lead, male, 45-60)
— Wild Bob (supporting, male, 50-65)
— Charlie (supporting, male, 50-65)
– Roles pay up to: $4,200
– Casting: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/DBBGPKX6GI44FPBXFAALDQGMDA.jpg\")
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– Roles:
— Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
— Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
— Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
– Roles pay up to: $2,500
– Casting: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/XFOIB2CZS44W5OKD6SOS2YGAVQ.jpg\")
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– Roles:
— Lead Male Types (lead, male, 25-35)
— Lead Female Types (female, 25-35)
– Casting: nationwide
– Learn more about the scripted show here<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/I4B3GZHFNIZAXHBS4SIF4K7AWM.jpg\")
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– Roles:
— Lead Female On-Camera Role (lead, female, 22-32)
– Roles pay up to: $2,500
– Casting: nationwide
– Learn more about the documentary here<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/BAZWGUN64463HDFG2YDXS52OA4.jpg\")
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– Roles:
— Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
— Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
— Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
– Roles pay up to: $2,500
– Casting: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here<\/a><\/p>\n
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