Movies and TV shows casting in Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania, and which roles they're looking to fill.
Pennsylvania open casting calls for movie and TV productions
'Jigsaw'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Zoe (supporting, female, 18-25)
--- Teenage Extras (background extra, 18-25)
--- Ethan (supporting, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Philadelphia
- 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: Philadelphia
- 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: $625
- Casting locations: Norristown
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Galactic'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Tammy (supporting, female, 18-45)
--- Earl (supporting, male, 25-55)
--- Annie Jane (lead, female, 40-70)
- Average hourly rate: $93
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
- Learn more about the feature film here
'SØMÄLGEBRA'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ganymede (lead, male, 18-40)
--- Ares (lead, male, 18-40)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Philadelphia
- Learn more about the short film here
'Memory Card'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Freddy (supporting, male, 25-35)
--- Jack (lead, male, 27-37)
--- Unnamed Antagonist Character (lead, male, 30-50)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Philadelphia
- Learn more about the short film here
'Boxcutter'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Rob (lead, male, gender-nonconforming, trans male, 30-45)
--- Melissa (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, trans female, 30-45)
--- Gordon (supporting, male, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, trans male, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Philadelphia
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Make Over'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Andy (supporting, male, 18-40)
--- Daphne (supporting, female, 20-35)
--- Bridgette (supporting, female, 20-40)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Philadelphia
- Learn more about the short film here
'The Therapist'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- The Therapist (lead, female, 30-50)
--- The Patient (supporting, male, 30-40)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: Philadelphia
- Learn more about the short film here
'Monroe'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ryan Stoltz (supporting, 24-35)
--- Grace (supporting, female, 24-35)
--- Dr. Greg Pollard (supporting, male, 40-80)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Easton
- Learn more about the short film here
Nationwide open casting calls for movie and TV productions
'Kevin's Last Halloween'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- News Cameraperson (day player, 18-28)
--- Kevin Kraven (lead, male, 14-18)
--- News Anchor (day player, male, 40-60)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Vanderpump Villa'
- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Celebration Parties With Guests of 6-8 People (lead, 21-100)
--- Hospitality Professionals (lead, 21-100)
--- Real Fine Dining Servers (lead, 21-50)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Learn more about the reality TV show here
