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.

'Untitled Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Bill (lead, 18-26)
--- Melanie (lead, 20-28)
--- Jack (supporting, 20-28)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

'"Wish U Was 8"'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jude (supporting, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: San Francisco, California; Los Angeles, California
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Drift'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ruth (supporting, female, 25-35)
--- Elder (supporting, female, 35-80)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Manchester, Connecticut; Bolton, Connecticut; Hartford, Connecticut; New Haven, Connecticut; Middletown, Connecticut
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Untitled Josh Safdie Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- To portray Women from the Early 1950's NYC (Early 1950's needed & MUST be local to NYC) (background extra, female, 18-80)
--- To Portray Men from the Early 1950's NYC (Early 1950's looks needed & MUST be local to NYC) (background extra, male, 18-80)
--- To Portray: NYC REPORTERS from the early 1950's (Must have period appropriate hair) (background extra, female, male, 25-45)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

'A Christmas Party'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Alex (lead, female, 20-25)
--- Adam Helmer (lead, male, 16-21)
--- Jason (supporting, male, 36-55)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New York City, New York; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Washington, D.C.; Charlotte, North Carolina
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Breaking the Darkness'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lily (lead, female, 25-30)
--- Sophie (lead, female, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $69
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
- Learn more about the feature film here

'The Better Sister' TV Series'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Non Union Upscale Lawyer Types (background extra, 25-65)
--- Street Life, Suits, Shoppers (Nonunion) (background extra, 18-100)
--- Iranian/Persian Restaurant Patrons/Family (background extra, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Queens, New York; Brooklyn, New York; New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here

'Petty Crimes - Feature Film/News Thriller'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Angel (supporting, female, 21-30)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, California; Studio City, California
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Bluff'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Banks (supporting, male, 30-40)
--- Funeral Home Director (day player, male, 55-60)
--- Agent K. (lead, male, 45-55)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here

'Survival Of The Thickest'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Trendy Artist/ Art Collector Types (background extra, 18-100)
--- FASHION EVENT GUESTS (background extra, 24-100)
--- Flirty Curvy Model Types (background extra, female, 18-40)
- Average hourly rate: $27
- Casting locations: Brooklyn, New York; New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here

'Helen's Bridge'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mike (lead, male, 30-55)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Asheville, North Carolina; Brevard, North Carolina; Los Angeles, California; Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Shadows'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- David (lead, male, 21-30)
- Average hourly rate: $63
- Casting locations: New York City, New York; Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Elmwood Park'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Dr. Mark Chapman (supporting, male, 25-50)
--- Jasper (lead, male, 21-40)
--- Jimmy (lead, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Norristown, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here

'On-Camera Host- LA'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- On-Camera Host, L.A. (lead, 20-40)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
- Learn more about the scripted show here

'The Best Mistake Ever'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Cutter (lead, male, 18-35)
--- Nia (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Background needed Aug. 18, in La Cañada Flintridge, CA. (background extra, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
- Learn more about the feature film here

'The Veil'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Theresa (lead, female, 25-35)
--- Selena (lead, female, 22-35)
--- Sheriff Malone (supporting, male, 45-60)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Las Vegas, Nevada; Los Angeles, California
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Americatronic!'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Carmen King (lead, female, 20-35)
--- Ian Reily (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Charlotte Reynolds (lead, 19-25)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Golden'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Tad (supporting, male, 34-38)
--- Attorney Johnson (supporting, male, 55-60)
--- Rosa (supporting, female, 26-32)
- Average hourly rate: $28
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
- Learn more about the feature film here

This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker Media.