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 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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'He Named Him Adam'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Hal Stephens (supporting, male, 30-40)
--- Raynell (supporting, female, 28-32)
--- Pastor Mark (Cameo) (supporting, 40-60)
- Average hourly rate: $108
- Casting locations: Burbank
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'After Six Weeks'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Natalie (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Fiona (lead, female, 34-42)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Say the Wrong Thing'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Lisa (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, 20-30)
--- Ryan (lead, male, 20-30)
--- David (lead, male, 20-30)
- Average hourly rate: $21
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the short film 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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'The Bed'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- The Therapist (lead, 30-100)
--- The Entity (lead, female, 20-60)
- Average hourly rate: $29
- Casting locations: Bellflower, Los Angeles
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Slipstone Project'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Background Talent (background extra, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $44
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'America Down'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Liam or Lacey Davenport (supporting, 5-12)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Billionaire Boys'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Josh (lead, male, 25-38)
--- Kaitlyn (lead, female, 18-32)
--- Blake (lead, male, 22-38)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica
- Learn more about the scripted show 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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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Hunt-ed'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Caleb Reyes (supporting, male, 35-50)
--- Matthew (supporting, male, 28-40)
--- Frank Delaney (day player, male, 50-60)
- Average hourly rate: $38
- Casting locations: Spring Valley, Nevada
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Historical Reenactment Scenes, Child Actors'

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