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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'First Time Free'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ava (lead, 8-15)
--- Amusement Park Background Extras (background extra, 8-60)
--- Teacher (supporting, male, 40-60)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: West Hollywood, Los Angeles, San Diego
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Mafia King'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Sara Lovell (lead, female, 20-28)
--- Jaxon Deverioux (lead, male, 30-40)
--- Antonio Marino (lead, male, 25-30)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, San Francisco
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Dark Soul River'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ruth Borden (lead, female, 22-45)
--- Ash (supporting, male, 25-50)
--- Nathanael Ambrose (lead, male, 45-70)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: San Francisco, Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Open House'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Christie (supporting, female, 24-40)
--- Anielia (lead, female, 18-36)
--- James (supporting, male, 21-50)
- Average hourly rate: $23
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Confidential'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Reader (day player, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Studio City
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Fortune of Bay'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Isabella Kingsley (supporting, female, 20-30)
--- Mike Monroe (lead, male, 20-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Newport Beach, 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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'Wendy & Peter'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Uber Driver (day player, 20-40)
--- College Student (background extra, female, 18-25)
--- Chauffeur/Escalade Driver (background extra, male, 40-45)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Nostalgic, Heartfelt Film'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Charming, Humorous Friend (supporting, female, 13-20)
--- Parental Figure (supporting, 40-90)
--- Background Actors (background extra, 5-100)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, Burbank
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Flying Without Wings'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Maggie (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Sara (supporting, female, 28-35)
--- Martin (lead, male, 60-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Lowball'

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

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'Untitled Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Charlotte (lead, female, 21-40)
- Average hourly rate: $43
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Man Who Waits'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Younger Henry (lead, 20-40)
--- Younger Elenor / Mary (Daughter) (lead, 20-40)
--- Henry (lead, male, 65-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Portland, Oregon
- Learn more about the short film here

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'MODEL TRYOUT for Cooking Show'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- As a Chef (other, 18-55)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Experimental Horror Film (micro budget)'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Dinah (supporting, female, non-binary, 25-30)
--- Helen (day player, female, 40-60)
--- Mark (co-lead) (lead, male, 22-28)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Learn more about the feature film here