{"id":69503,"date":"2025-12-24T13:34:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-24T13:34:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/69503\/"},"modified":"2025-12-24T13:34:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T13:34:11","slug":"movies-and-tv-shows-casting-in-scranton-wpxi-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/69503\/","title":{"rendered":"Movies and TV shows casting in Scranton \u2013 WPXI"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/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 Scranton, 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%2FDBBGPKX6GI44FPBXFAALDQGMDA.jpg?auth=bcc91eaf218d56f6e595ede8e5c3ad9e1e4ae87a401b217343c6d51f6badc74c&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;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: Scranton, 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%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;Lowball&#8217;<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">&#8211; Project type: feature film<br \/>&#8211; Roles: <br \/>&#8212; Jenna (day player, 18-30)<br \/>&#8212; Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)<br \/>&#8212; Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)<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%2FUI22RR6B6466BI57W2A73FC6U4.jpg?auth=22708c4a5bc15323b0f0c26cbe8b65f5a82a5073e01d861fd447662980b49130&amp;width=1440\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">(Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n<p>guruXOX \/\/ Shutterstock&#8217;Schism&#8217;<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">&#8211; Project type: short film<br \/>&#8211; Roles: <br \/>&#8212; Yara (lead, female, 18-25)<br \/>&#8212; Mom (lead, female, 50-65)<br \/>&#8212; ADVISOR (supporting, male, 50-80)<br \/>&#8211; Average hourly rate: $31<br \/>&#8211; Casting locations: New York City, New York; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania<br \/>&#8211; Learn more about the short film <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backstage.com\/casting\/2938647\/?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%2F4WXGIISWFY3RDJVMMZSOM5FEX4.jpg?auth=3ba2e48956fec6af26ca5457fdd1271797f16d798ccdfe60e4af068edb178974&amp;width=1440\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">(Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n<p>Gorodenkoff \/\/ Shutterstock&#8217;72 Hours,&#8217; Beautiful Guests&#8217;<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">&#8211; Project type: feature film<br \/>&#8211; Roles: <br \/>&#8212; Beautiful Guests (background extra, female, 18-40)<br \/>&#8211; Average hourly rate: $27<br \/>&#8211; Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey; New York City, New York<br \/>&#8211; Learn more about the feature film <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backstage.com\/casting\/2961127\/?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%2FBZRVWDF5LQZDDGETWBKTBKNYCY.jpg?auth=cea414daec7f23b4e28d636e1eea3032ad0a65b448c59bf03ba670b15d0b8c37&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; A24 Horror Series&#8217;<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">&#8211; Project type: scripted show<br \/>&#8211; Roles: <br \/>&#8212; Model on Magazine (background extra, female, 20-29)<br \/>&#8212; Camp Counselors Canoeing &#8211; Tent. Works 6\/23 (SAG-AFTRA COVERED) (background extra, 18-23)<br \/>&#8212; Wife of Principal Character (background extra, female, 20-39)<br \/>&#8211; Average hourly rate: $27<br \/>&#8211; Casting locations: New York City, New York<br \/>&#8211; Learn more about the scripted show <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backstage.com\/casting\/2959068\/?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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