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 Philadelphia, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
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'Heirlooms'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Princess Sabrina & Sophie (supporting, female, 18-30)
--- Count Ferdinand (supporting, male, 25-70)
--- Mrs Victor / Mrs Mclean (supporting, female, 40-100)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the scripted show here
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'A Thanksgiving Murder'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- David (lead, male, 30-38)
--- Deon (supporting, 30-38)
--- Adrienne (supporting, 30-40)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Novel Promotion Character Shoot'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Clare (models, female, 18-26)
--- Stacia Rose (lead, female, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Intruder'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Production Assistant (crew)
--- Micah Tech Insider (supporting, 21-60)
--- Sergeant T.J. King (supporting, male, 21-44)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Slugs'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Elana (lead, female, 20-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the scripted show here
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'nahtE'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- nahtE (lead, male, 21-30)
--- Ethan (lead, male, 7-12)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Echo Point'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Rachel (Victim 1) (supporting, female, 20-40)
--- Axe Man (day player, male, 20-50)
--- William Miller (supporting, male, 40-60)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Ring Around the Collar'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Robbers (day player, male, 18-40)
--- Doctor (lead, male, 30-40)
--- Federal Agent/Police Officers (day player, 25-45)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Untitled Feature Flim'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Gafffer/ Lightning Director (crew)
--- Sebastian Ives (supporting, male, 17-23)
--- Basil Karlo (lead, male, 25-40)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Ready for Christmas'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Waitress (day player, 18-35)
--- Production Assistant (crew)
--- Church Members (background extra, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Untitled Feature Film'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Caroline (lead, female, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $43
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Spider-Man: Fallout,' Fan-Film'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Extras (background extra, 10-70)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Asylum'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Maya (supporting, female, 17-19)
--- Ethan (lead, male, 17-19)
--- Gideon (lead, male, 40-59)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Baltimore, Maryland
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'On the Nature of Dreams'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Isabella Petry (lead, female, 25-35)
--- Henry Thaws (lead, male, 25-40)
--- Owl Woman (supporting, female, 30-65)
- Average hourly rate: $13
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Three's a Crowd'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Megan (supporting, female, 18-30)
--- Henry (lead, male, 18-30)
--- Jimmy (lead, male, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: New York City, New York; White Plains, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.