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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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Scripted TV, Cupertino Attractive College Students in Bathing Suits
– Project type: scripted show
— Talent To Portray Attractive College Athletes and College Students at Pool Party (background / extra, 18-35)
– Casting locations: New York City, NY
– Learn more about the scripted show here
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‘The Movie Lovers’
– Project type: feature film
— Various Roles (supporting, 18+)
— Moviegoers (background / extra, 18+)
— DSA Members (background / extra, 18+)
– Casting locations: Austin, TX
– Learn more about the feature film here
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Netflix Film ‘AIG’
– Project type: feature film
— Chic Party Guests (Celebrities, Musicians, Politicians etc.) (background / extra, all genders, 18-75)
– Casting locations: New York City, NY; Jersey City, NJ; Hoboken, NJ
– Learn more about the feature film here
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‘GS’ A24 Chinatown Series
– Project type: scripted show
— Actor (lead, female, male, 35+)
– Casting locations: Brooklyn, NY; Long Island City, NY; Queens, NY; Manhattan, NY
– Learn more about the scripted show here
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People to Portray African American Male Pedestrians & Event Guests (NON SAG AFTRA COVERED)
– Project type: scripted show
— African American Male Peds & Event Guests (NON SAG AFTRA COVERED) (background / extra, male, 18-50)
– Casting locations: New York City, NY
– Learn more about the scripted show here
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‘The Gilded Age,’ Season 4
– Project type: scripted show
— Male Photo Double (SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background / extra, male, 45-65)
– Casting locations: New York City, NY; Manhattan, NY; Queens, NY; Brooklyn, NY; Jersey City, NJ
– Learn more about the scripted show here
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‘House of Highlights: Sports Trivia Show’
– Project type: reality TV
— Sports Fan Ages 50-60 (real people, 50-60)
— Sports Fan Ages 5-10 Years Old (real people, 5-10)
— Sports Fan Ages 60-70 (real people, 60-70)
– Casting locations: New York City, NY
– Learn more about the reality TV show here
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‘Safe Haven MC’
– Project type: vertical series
— Cash (lead, male, 25-35)
– Roles pay up to: $4,400
– Casting locations: Brooklyn, NY; New York, NY
– Learn more about the vertical series here
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‘Lights Out: Who’s Out’ Vertical Thriller Series
– Project type: vertical series
— Richard (lead, male, 40-50)
— Mia (lead, female, 25-30)
— Liam (lead, male, 25-30)
– Roles pay up to: $4,800
– Casting locations: Worldwide
– Learn more about the vertical series here
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‘Minivan,’ College Students (Non-SAG)
– Project type: scripted show
— College Students (background / extra, 18-29)
– Casting locations: New York City, NY; Yonkers, NY; Purchase, NY; Rye, NY; Nanuet, NY
– Learn more about the scripted show here
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‘The Gilded Age,’ Season 4, Troy, NY
– Project type: scripted show
— Event Guests (Non-SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background / extra, 18+)
— Event Guests (SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background / extra, 18+)
– Casting locations: Troy, NY; Albany, NY; Schenectady, NY
– Learn more about the scripted show here
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‘Sunday,’ Universal Pictures
– Project type: feature film
— Satanic Protesters (background / extra, 18-60)
– Roles pay up to: $1,870
– Casting locations: Brooklyn, NY; New York, NY; East Meadow, NY
– Learn more about the feature film here
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‘I Dream of Pizza’
– Project type: feature film
— Roberto (lead, male, 25-35)
– Roles pay up to: $17,000
– Casting locations: Worldwide
– Learn more about the feature film here
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Docu Series, Barstow, CA Locals
– Project type: documentary series
— Featured Mother of Missing Men (background / extra, female, 18+)
– Casting locations: Barstow, CA; Newberry Springs, CA
– Learn more about the documentary series here
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‘Out The Kitchen’
– Project type: scripted show
— Tough Officers- Tent. Work Apr. 24 (SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background / extra, 25-55)
— NYPD- Tent. Work Apr. 1 (SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background / extra, 25-55)
— Older Criminal (SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background / extra, male, 70-99)
– Casting locations: New York City, NY
– Learn more about the scripted show here