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Movies and TV shows casting across the US
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.
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 across the U.S., and which roles they’re looking to fill.
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‘The Unravelling’
– Project type: feature film
— Vivienne (lead, female, 23-40)
– Roles pay up to: AU$10,000
– Casting locations: Worldwide
– Learn more about the feature film here
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‘Let’s Make A Deal’ Season 18
– Project type: reality TV
— Contestant/s (real people, all genders, 18+)
– Casting locations: Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA; Palm Springs, CA
– Learn more about the reality TV show here
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Amazon MGM ‘CTTS’
– Project type: feature film
— BG Pedestrians (background / extra, 18+)
— KIDS AGES 6-15_BACKGROUND ROLES LOCAL TOWNIES, AVAIL TBD MID FEB-MARCH, HUDSON VALLEY AREA NEW YORK STATE (lead, 6-15)
– Casting locations: New York, NY; Kingston, NY; Saugerties, NY; Newburgh, NY
– Learn more about the feature film here
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‘Let’s Switch Spots!’ (WT)
– Project type: reality TV
— Family Member (real people, all genders, 30+)
– Roles pay up to: $10,000
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the reality TV show here
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Talkshow about Communication
– Project type: reality TV
— Couples (real people, 18+)
– Casting locations: Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA; Riverside, CA; Long Beach, CA; Pasadena, CA
– Learn more about the reality TV show here
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‘Tokyo Vagrant’
– Project type: feature film
— Angela (lead, female, 18-29)
— Alex (lead, male, 18-29)
— Andrew (lead, male, 30+)
– Casting locations: Worldwide
– Learn more about the feature film here
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‘Vice Cops’
– Project type: scripted show
— Officer Carter (lead, male, 24-40)
— Officer O’Neil (lead, female, 24-40)
— Sergeant Sanders (lead, 30-50)
– Roles pay up to: $1,458
– Casting locations: Boston, MA
– Learn more about the scripted show here
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Long-Term YouTube Character
– Project type: vertical series
— Bully (supporting, male, 16-22)
— Class Clown (supporting, male, 16-22)
— Unhinged Guy (supporting, male, 16-22)
– Casting locations: Los Angeles, CA
– Learn more about the vertical series here
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‘Minivan,’ High School Play Audience Members (Non SAG Covered)
– Project type: scripted show
— High School Play Audience Members (background / extra, 18+)
– Casting locations: New York City, NY; Rye, NY; Yonkers, NY; Purchase, NY; Pearl River, NY
– Learn more about the scripted show here
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‘Blood Doesn’t Make You Family’
– Project type: vertical series
— Teen Brandon (day player, male, 13-18)
— Young Alice (day player, female, 6-44)
– Casting locations: Los Angeles, CA
– Learn more about the vertical series here
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Mango Skin”
– Project type: scripted show
— Tremaine (Trey) (lead, male, 18-30)
— Angela (supporting, female, 30-50)
— Kacie (lead, female, 30-40)
– Casting locations: Worldwide
– Learn more about the scripted show here
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‘Wired: The Future of Dating,’ Single Women 25-35
– Project type: documentary series
— Single Woman 25-35 (real people, female, 25-35)
– Casting locations: Brooklyn, NY; New York, NY; Manhattan, NY; The Bronx, NY; Queens, NY
– Learn more about the documentary series here
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‘Wired: The Future of Dating – AI Relationships’
– Project type: documentary series
— People Interested in Dating AI (real people, all genders, 18+)
– Casting locations: Brooklyn, NY; New York, NY; Manhattan, NY; The Bronx, NY; Queens, NY
– Learn more about the documentary series here
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Amazon Prime’s Competition Show “Fallout Shelter”
– Project type: reality TV
— Single Men and Women (real people, 21+)
— Professional Actor (lead, 21+)
— Professional Model (models, 21+)
– Casting locations: Worldwide
– Learn more about the reality TV show here
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‘Out The Kitchen’
– Project type: scripted show
— Featured Criminal Who Is An Extremist Organization Member (SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background / extra, male, 25-45)
— Featured Criminal With A Drug Addiction (SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background / extra, male, 25-55)
— Teens Dealing Illegal Drugs 18+ (SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background / extra, male, 18-21)
– Casting locations: New York City, NY
– Learn more about the scripted show here