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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'I Have Wings but I Cannot Fly'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Sofia (lead, female, 20-35)
--- Michael (lead, male, 30-60)
--- Miriam (lead, female, 25-45)
- Average hourly rate: $27
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Petty Crimes - Feature Film/News Thriller'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Angel (supporting, female, 21-30)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Studio City, Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Into the Deadlands,' Actors and Crew'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Aaron (supporting, 22-30)
--- Christian (lead, male, 20-30)
--- Mack (lead, male, 18-22)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: Newport Beach
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Roommate'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Roommate (lead, 21-45)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: San Francisco, Los Angeles
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'Birdemic the Musical'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kim (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Vivien (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Dr. Jones (supporting, male, 30-60)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Nemesis'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- James Axton (supporting, male, 28-35)
--- Luna Rae (lead, female, 24-30)
--- Marduk (supporting, 28-38)
- Average hourly rate: $54
- Casting locations: Vallejo
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'For Matilda'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Sonny (lead, male, 20-30)
--- Courtney (lead, female, 20-30)
--- Jenny (supporting, female, 20-30)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Gum'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Eden (lead, female, 18-24)
--- Mary (supporting, female, 18-23)
--- Ammon (supporting, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Untitled Design Show Pilot'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Jack's Assistant (supporting, 20-30)
--- Focus Group People (day player, 18-100)
--- Willo's Assistant (day player, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the reality TV show 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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'Spider-Man: Fallout,' Fan-Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Extras (background extra, 10-70)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Starfish'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ray (lead, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'SNICKA'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- OFFICER PATTI RHODES (supporting, female, 30-35)
--- OFFICER RICK PETERS (supporting, male, 35-40)
--- COOGI (supporting, gender-nonconforming, trans female, 22-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'New Boy'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Noah Levine (lead, male, 12-16)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Henderson, Nevada
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Medusa'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Older Valentina (supporting, female, 30-90)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Tempe, Arizona
- Learn more about the feature film here