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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'The Date' Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Peter (lead, male, 30-45)
--- Ashley (lead, female, 30-40)
--- Michelle (supporting, female, 28-38)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Why I Love You'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- James (lead, male, 28-35)
--- Cara (lead, female, 23-30)
--- Joy (supporting, female, 22-35)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Fear Anonymous'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kelvin (lead, 25-100)
--- Victoria (lead, 21-100)
--- Jack (lead, male, 25-100)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, Long Beach
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'New Action Romance'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jenny (lead, female, 20-36)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Dangerous Liaisons'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Chloe Harper (lead, 24-30)
--- Travis Cole (lead, 26-32)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'In The Flesh'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Caroline (lead, female, 25-36)
--- Margaret (supporting, female, 45-65)
--- Blake (supporting, female, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $150
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Strawberry Shake'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Marcus (lead, male, 28-45)
--- Charlie (lead, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $21
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Later Show,' Extra's'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Audience Member (background extra, 18-100)
--- Skit Participant (lead, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'This Lane Ends'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Amanda (supporting, female, 32-45)
--- Gwen (lead, female, 26-35)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Golden'

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

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Feederville'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lead Role - Deranged Villagers of Feederville (lead, 28-85)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Bill's Revenge'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Charlie (lead, male, 18-24)
--- Michael (lead, male, 18-24)
--- Jesus (lead, male, 18-24)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Spy Ninjas,' Long Term Roles'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Villain (day player, male, 18-45)
--- Chad's Double (day player, male, 20-40)
--- Teenage Girl Spy Recruit (day player, female, 18-28)
- Average hourly rate: $35
- Casting locations: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Preparation'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Claire (lead, female, 6-14)
--- Maggie (lead, female, 20-100)
- Average hourly rate: $16
- Casting locations: Las Vegas, Nevada; Henderson, Nevada
- Learn more about the short film here