{"id":25752,"date":"2025-11-05T16:54:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T16:54:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/25752\/"},"modified":"2025-11-05T16:54:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T16:54:14","slug":"movies-and-tv-shows-casting-in-reading-wpxi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/25752\/","title":{"rendered":"Movies and TV shows casting in Reading \u2013 WPXI"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1762361650_989_pixel.gif\" height=\"1\" width=\"1\" style=\"display:none\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans 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 gJuxXh 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 Reading, 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:\/\/cmg-cmg-tv-10080-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com\/resizer\/v2\/https%3A%2F%2Fcloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com%2Fcmg%2F4RYBEPUDFEYBRDHMF4JBH44AMI.jpg?auth=66c429e950c1f1de7953941b6af368dcf09f52a092a396c60e42232472efe690&amp;width=1440\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">(Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n<p>Tikkyshop \/\/ Shutterstock&#8217;Metal Music Video&#8217;<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">&#8211; Project type: short film<br \/>&#8211; Roles: <br \/>&#8212; Daughter (day player, female, 13-21)<br \/>&#8212; Father (day player, male, 30-50)<br \/>&#8212; Mother (lead, female, 30-45)<br \/>&#8211; Average hourly rate: $69<br \/>&#8211; Casting locations: Reading, Pennsylvania<br \/>&#8211; Learn more about the short film <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backstage.com\/casting\/2968032\/?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:\/\/cmg-cmg-tv-10080-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com\/resizer\/v2\/https%3A%2F%2Fcloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com%2Fcmg%2FT2QIYOOOLU3FPAYDLBDTPALC6Q.jpg?auth=564025bdc9c050b4244b7fc5e9cf8a69a346af9e31a1c2cb23cd9317005d5700&amp;width=1440\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">(Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n<p>Dpongvit \/\/ Shutterstock&#8217;Fake Out Fray 3 &#8211; Convergence&#8217;<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">&#8211; Project type: feature film<br \/>&#8211; Roles: <br \/>&#8212; Psychic Student (supporting, 18-30)<br \/>&#8212; Romy (supporting, female, 18-40)<br \/>&#8211; Average hourly rate: $31<br \/>&#8211; Casting locations: Reading, Pennsylvania<br \/>&#8211; Learn more about the feature film <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backstage.com\/casting\/2951690\/?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-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/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>Grusho Anna \/\/ Shutterstock&#8217;Lowball&#8217;<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">&#8211; Project type: feature film<br \/>&#8211; Roles: <br \/>&#8212; Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)<br \/>&#8212; Max (lead, 25-35)<br \/>&#8211; Average hourly rate: $75<br \/>&#8211; Casting locations: nationwide<br \/>&#8211; Learn more about the feature film <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backstage.com\/casting\/2745457\/?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:\/\/cmg-cmg-tv-10080-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com\/resizer\/v2\/https%3A%2F%2Fcloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com%2Fcmg%2FQLLIHYOUOI4S3AHGQZWYRWM3I4.jpg?auth=ed82bde0a7f168517c95ef3697d0e83088757a4c00853cbce0869f8fd477e931&amp;width=1440\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">(Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n<p>Media_Photos \/\/ Shutterstock&#8217;Spider-Man: Fallout,&#8217; Fan-Film&#8217;<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">&#8211; Project type: feature film<br \/>&#8211; Roles: <br \/>&#8212; Extras (background extra, 10-70)<br \/>&#8211; Average hourly rate: not available<br \/>&#8211; Casting locations: nationwide<br \/>&#8211; Learn more about the feature film <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backstage.com\/casting\/2680879\/?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:\/\/cmg-cmg-tv-10080-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com\/resizer\/v2\/https%3A%2F%2Fcloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com%2Fcmg%2FDV5RHWEMOI6LJIEBUTBVTSFFWM.jpg?auth=37b1f527c79287db462211de257f7424dc1f230c6b79fc5c1ce378630f955a8d&amp;width=1440\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">(Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n<p>Media_Photos \/\/ Shutterstock&#8217;72 Hours&#8217;<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">&#8211; Project type: feature film<br \/>&#8211; Roles: <br \/>&#8212; Club Goers (background extra, 18-35)<br \/>&#8211; Average hourly rate: $18<br \/>&#8211; Casting locations: New York City, New York; Newark, New Jersey<br \/>&#8211; Learn more about the feature film <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backstage.com\/casting\/2963620\/?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:\/\/cmg-cmg-tv-10080-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com\/resizer\/v2\/https%3A%2F%2Fcloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com%2Fcmg%2FBAZWGUN64463HDFG2YDXS52OA4.jpg?auth=8f2f11738b34d1af85fcdbb674195d8e8dec639e3827e59d6aae154af35792e6&amp;width=1440\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">(Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n<p>Grusho Anna \/\/ Shutterstock&#8217;Mama&#8217;s Boy&#8217;<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">&#8211; Project type: scripted show<br \/>&#8211; Roles: <br \/>&#8212; 1970s High School Students (background extra, 18-25)<br \/>&#8212; 1970s High School Students Aged 13-16 (background extra, 13-16)<br \/>&#8212; 1970&#8217;s BBQ attendees- Tent. Works 7\/8 (NonSAG Covered) (background extra, 18-98)<br \/>&#8211; Average hourly rate: $18<br \/>&#8211; Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey; New York City, New York<br \/>&#8211; Learn more about the scripted show <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backstage.com\/casting\/2964843\/?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:\/\/cmg-cmg-tv-10080-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com\/resizer\/v2\/https%3A%2F%2Fcloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com%2Fcmg%2FXFOIB2CZS44W5OKD6SOS2YGAVQ.jpg?auth=4e607b3446cd6a6c18188b4b15edf01d47541b611539ff0984755e988e0c99b7&amp;width=1440\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">(Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n<p>Grusho Anna \/\/ Shutterstock&#8217;Exit 17&#8242;<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">&#8211; Project type: feature film<br \/>&#8211; Roles: <br \/>&#8212; Jessica Hughes (supporting, 28-40)<br \/>&#8212; Stephanie (day player, female, 18-35)<br \/>&#8212; Casting PA (crew)<br \/>&#8211; Average hourly rate: $28<br \/>&#8211; Casting locations: New York City, New York<br \/>&#8211; Learn more about the feature film <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backstage.com\/casting\/2697999\/?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 gJuxXh 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":"The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. 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