Movies and TV shows casting in Austin
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 in Austin, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they’re looking to fill.
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‘The Perfect Partner’
– Project type: feature film
— Eve-9 (Eve) (lead, female, 25-50)
— Lyra-5 (lead, female, 25-40)
— Sasha-X (lead, female, 18-25)
– Average hourly rate: $30
– Casting locations: Austin, Texas
– Learn more about the feature film here
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‘Girls Night Out’
– Project type: short film
— Jade (lead, female, 18-25)
— Cape (lead, male, 25-35)
— Amy (lead, female, 18-25)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: Austin, Texas
– Learn more about the short film here
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‘Into The Sun’
– Project type: short film
— Charlie (lead, female, 20-27)
— Daniella (lead, female, non-binary, 20-27)
– Average hourly rate: $21
– Casting locations: Austin, Texas
– Learn more about the short film here
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‘The Barbershop’
– Project type: documentary series
– Average hourly rate: $69
– Casting locations: Austin, Texas
– Learn more about the documentary series here
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‘Good Night’
– Project type: short film
— Talya Levine (lead, female, 11-12)
— Noam Levine (supporting, female, 14-16)
– Average hourly rate: $25
– Casting locations: Austin, Texas
– Learn more about the short film here
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‘Limelight With a Limp’
– Project type: scripted show
— Tiffany (supporting, female, 18-35)
– Average hourly rate: $63
– Casting locations: Austin, Texas
– Learn more about the scripted show here
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‘Social Cues’
– Project type: documentary series
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: Austin, Texas
– Learn more about the documentary series here
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‘Mike Should Have Stayed Home Tonight’
– Project type: short film
— Mike (lead, male, trans male, 18-25)
— Ira (lead, male, trans male, 40-100)
— Hunk (supporting, 18-35)
– Average hourly rate: $19
– Casting locations: Austin, Texas
– Learn more about the short film here
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‘Vertical Mini-Drama Series’
– Project type: scripted show
— Will (lead, male, 25-35)
— Sasha (lead, female, 25-35)
– Average hourly rate: $106
– Casting locations: Austin, Texas
– Learn more about the scripted show here
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‘Esperanza’
– Project type: feature film
— Whitney (day player, female, 29-35)
— Trey (day player, male, 35-45)
— Mike (day player, 45-60)
– Average hourly rate: $63
– Casting locations: Austin, Texas
– Learn more about the feature film here
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‘Lowball’
– Project type: feature film
— Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
– Average hourly rate: $75
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here
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‘Spider-Man: Fallout,’ Fan-Film’
– Project type: feature film
— Extras (background extra, 10-70)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here
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‘Sam: The Series’
– Project type: scripted show
— Junior Tailor (day player, male, 28-35)
— Homeless Man (day player, male, 45-60)
— Security Guard (day player, male, 28-40)
– Average hourly rate: $21
– Casting locations: Dallas, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas
– Learn more about the scripted show here
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‘Viral and Wild’
– Project type: feature film
— Director/Producer (crew)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: San Antonio, Texas
– Learn more about the feature film here
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‘Fanzine Editor’ and ‘Grammar Nazi’
– Project type: feature film
— Kerri (supporting, female, 20-40)
– Average hourly rate: $42
– Casting locations: Dallas, Texas
– Learn more about the feature film here
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