Movies and TV Shows Casting Across the US

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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.

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'Mama's Boy'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- 1970s High School Students (background extra, 18-25)
--- 1970s High School Students Aged 13-16 (background extra, 13-16)
--- 1970's BBQ attendees- Tent. Works 7/8 (NonSAG Covered) (background extra, 18-98)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Clifton, New Jersey; Newark, New Jersey; New York City, New York; Morristown, New Jersey; Hoboken, New Jersey
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'72 Hours,' Shirtless Club Performers'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Attractive Club Performers W/ Club Dance Experience (Okay W/ Shirtless) (background extra, male, 18-37)
- Average hourly rate: $38
- Casting locations: Kenilworth, New Jersey; Brooklyn, New York; Newark, New Jersey; Morristown, New Jersey; Jersey City, New Jersey
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'What I Left Behind'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Teenager (lead, 18-25)
--- Cinematographer (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Brooklyn, New York
- 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, California
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Ten Will'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ten Will (lead, male, 30-65)
--- Lillian Hutchinson (supporting, female, 30-65)
--- Gena (supporting, female, 4-12)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Mama's Boy,' A24 Horror Series'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Model on Magazine (background extra, female, 20-29)
--- Camp Counselors Canoeing - Tent. Works 6/23 (SAG-AFTRA COVERED) (background extra, 18-23)
--- Wife of Principal Character (background extra, female, 20-39)
- Average hourly rate: $27
- Casting locations: West Milford, New Jersey; New York City, New York; Jersey City, New Jersey
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Exit 17'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jessica Hughes (supporting, 28-40)
--- Stephanie (day player, female, 18-35)
--- Casting PA (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $28
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- 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, California
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Work From Home'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Matt (supporting, male, 18-35)
--- Daisy (supporting, female, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $40
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'72 Hours,' Bouncers'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- High End Club Bouncers (background extra, male, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Brooklyn, New York; New York City, New York; Jersey City, New Jersey; Newark, New Jersey; Hoboken, New Jersey
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Untitled Feature Film Project'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ron (day player, male, 35-60)
--- Kiki Splendid Frederic (supporting, female, 25-35)
--- Sty Sydney (supporting, male, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Netflix's Untitled Roommates Project'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- College Students (background extra, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $27
- Casting locations: Jersey City, New Jersey; New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Lost Drill Sergeant Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Army Drill Sergeant (lead, male, 25-40)
--- W.A.S.P. Female Pilots (lead, female, 20-40)
--- ARMY CHAPLAIN (lead, male, 23-40)
- Average hourly rate: $13
- Casting locations: Denver, Colorado
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Mama's Boy,' A24 Horror Series'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Playboy Cover Model (Still Photo Shoot) (background extra, female, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $63
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Lovers & Angels'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jennifer (lead, female, 23-50)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here