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The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans 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 (Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n Grusho Anna \/\/ Shutterstock’Metal Music Video’<\/p>\n – Project type: short film (Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n Grusho Anna \/\/ Shutterstock’Progeny,’ Lead Roles – Nationwide Casting’<\/p>\n – Project type: feature film (Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n Gorodenkoff \/\/ Shutterstock’Lowball’<\/p>\n – Project type: feature film (Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n Grusho Anna \/\/ Shutterstock’72 Hours’<\/p>\n – Project type: feature film (Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n Tikkyshop \/\/ Shutterstock’Netflix’s Untitled Roommates Project’<\/p>\n – Project type: feature film (Stacker\/Stacker)<\/p>\n Media_Photos \/\/ Shutterstock’72 Hours,’ Beautiful Guests’<\/p>\n – Project type: feature film This story<\/a> was![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/I4B3GZHFNIZAXHBS4SIF4K7AWM.jpg\")
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– Roles:
— Daughter (day player, female, 13-21)
— Father (day player, male, 30-50)
— Mother (lead, female, 30-45)
– Average hourly rate: $69
– Casting locations: Scranton, Pennsylvania
– Learn more about the short film here<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/DBBGPKX6GI44FPBXFAALDQGMDA.jpg\")
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– Roles:
— Tanner Keith (lead, male, 20-35)
– Average hourly rate: $37
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/4WXGIISWFY3RDJVMMZSOM5FEX4.jpg\")
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– Roles:
— Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
— Jenna (day player, 18-30)
– Average hourly rate: $75
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/XFOIB2CZS44W5OKD6SOS2YGAVQ.jpg\")
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– Roles:
— Club Goers (background extra, 18-35)
– Average hourly rate: $18
– Casting locations: New York City, New York; Newark, New Jersey
– Learn more about the feature film here<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/4RYBEPUDFEYBRDHMF4JBH44AMI.jpg\")
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– Roles:
— College Students (background extra, 18-30)
– Average hourly rate: $27
– Casting locations: New York City, New York
– Learn more about the feature film here<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/DV5RHWEMOI6LJIEBUTBVTSFFWM.jpg\")
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– Roles:
— Beautiful Guests (background extra, female, 18-40)
– Average hourly rate: $27
– Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey; New York City, New York
– Learn more about the feature film here<\/a><\/p>\n
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