Movies and TV Shows Casting in California

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Movies and TV shows casting in California

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 California, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'He Gets What He Wants'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jacob (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Costumer (crew)
--- Sound Mixer/Boom (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Jogger'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Ari (lead, female, 25-35)
--- Alex (day player, male, 18-25)
--- Emily (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $41
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, Norwalk
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Canopy Shyness'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Lou (lead, female, 18-35)
--- James (lead, female, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the short film here

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'First Time Free'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ava (lead, 8-15)
--- 911 Operator (voiceover, 18-100)
--- Amusement Park Background Extras (background extra, 8-60)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, West Hollywood, San Diego
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Hench: The Override Saga'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Holly (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Samanatha (lead, female, 21-38)
--- Gina (lead, female, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Vertical Mini-Drama Series'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Will (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Sasha (lead, female, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $106
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, San Francisco
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Soul Killer II'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Bailey (day player, female, 18-30)
--- Detective Greenspan (supporting, female, 30-55)
--- Senatorial Staffer (day player, male, 20-40)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Circle in the Sky'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Aya (lead, female, 21-35)
- Average hourly rate: $63
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Night Driver'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Extras (background extra, 18-100)
--- Production Assistant (crew)
--- Go-Go Dancers/Drag Queens (background extra, 18-40)
- Average hourly rate: $22
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Whispers in the Walls'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Nurse (day player, female, 23-50)
--- Police Officer (background extra, male, 30-60)
--- Rose (supporting, 35-50)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Perfect Facade'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- William Jones (supporting, male, 35-50)
--- Jordan (lead, female, 30-35)
--- Makeup Artist (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $16
- Casting locations: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Historical Reenactment Scenes, Child Actors, Las Vegas'

- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Child (lead, 0-17)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Boulder City, Nevada; Las Vegas, Nevada; Henderson, Nevada
- Learn more about the documentary series here

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'The Bunny Rabbit Murders'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Holly (day player, female, 18-19)
--- Victor (lead, male, 25-30)
--- Sound/Mic/Boom Operator (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Learn more about the short film here