Movies and TV shows casting in North Carolina

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Backstage
December 3, 2025
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Movies and TV shows casting in North Carolina

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

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'Numbskull'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Sonny (lead, 18-25)
--- Lacy (supporting, female, 18-30)
--- Vincent (supporting, male, 50-80)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Asheville
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Jewel Thieves'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Robert Monroe (lead, male, 30-50)
--- Kay Monroe (lead, female, 25-39)
--- Sarah (supporting, female, 35-50)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Charlotte
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Riddle of the Cyclops'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Kenny (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Beth (lead, female, 18-26)
--- Gary (lead, male, 45-65)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: New Bern
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'On Earth As It Is In Heaven'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Interviewee (day player, 35-55)
--- Newscaster (day player, 45-65)
--- Stunt Coordinator (day player, 40-60)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Wilmington, Greensboro, Charlotte
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Admissions'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ryan Temerari (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Sam Nelson (supporting, male, 25-45)
--- Magda Sikora (lead, female, 65-100)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Boone
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Game' (Test Film)'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Samara (supporting, female, 10-13)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Charlotte
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Perfect Partner'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Eve-9 (Eve) (lead, female, 25-50)
--- Lyra-5 (lead, female, 25-40)
--- Sasha-X (lead, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Charlotte
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Dating'

- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Documentary Participant (lead, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: Charlotte
- Learn more about the documentary here

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'Belle & Beau'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Beau (lead, 25-25)
--- Belle (lead, 21-21)
--- Dr. Knotweed (supporting, 50-60)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Charlotte
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Latibulum'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Guy (lead, male, 25-40)
--- Becca (lead, female, 25-40)
--- Bob (lead, male, 45-70)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Winston-Salem
- Learn more about the short 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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'Frosted Tips'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Salon Clients (background extra, 20-90)
--- Bris Guests (background extra, 30-90)
--- Hair Stylists (background extra, 25-60)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Models Needed For Clothing Brand Shoot! Compensated'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Model For Clothing Brand (models, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia; Smyrna, Georgia
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Surrogate Mother'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mary (lead, female, 28-43)
--- Shela (supporting, female, 18-26)
--- Izabella (lead, female, 30-45)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the feature film here

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