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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'Sinking Cities'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Nick (supporting, male, 18-27)
--- Dee (lead, female, 18-29)
--- Monty (lead, male, 40-64)
- Average hourly rate: $83
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Decision'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Office Workers (background extra, 18-100)
--- Rose (supporting, female, 25-35)
--- Marissa (supporting, female, 22-40)
- Average hourly rate: $22
- 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: Los Angeles, Studio City
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Exposing the Worlds Most Evil Kids'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Parents (supporting, 25-50)
--- Evil Kid (lead, 10-16)
- Average hourly rate: $33
- Casting locations: Orange
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Darkness'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jaxson (other, male, 18-28)
--- Trish (other, female, 18-24)
--- Angel (other, male, 26-40)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Shuttered'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Lisa (supporting, female, 18-100)
--- Joe (lead, male, 18-100)
--- Larry B (supporting, male, 30-100)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Bachelorette Conspiracy'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Detective Charles Morton (supporting, male, 36-49)
--- Mike Peters (supporting, male, 32-45)
--- Director of Photography (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Premonition'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Johnny (supporting, male, 29-45)
--- Lexi (lead, female, 25-35)
--- Police Officer (supporting, male, 30-50)
- Average hourly rate: $44
- Casting locations: Indian Wells, Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Waking Up'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Tommy (lead, male, 22-34)
--- Mature Tommy (voiceover, male, 55-100)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Superhero Dilemma On Halloween'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Superhero (lead, 18-30)
--- Villain (lead, 18-30)
--- Writer (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $35
- Casting locations: Anaheim
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
--- Joan (lead, 18-30)
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'I'm Not The Only One'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Driver (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Model (models, female, 18-35)
--- TV Anchor (lead, female, 32-45)
- Average hourly rate: $17
- Casting locations: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Song of El Sombreron'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- El Sombreron (voiceover, male, 21-40)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Phoenix, Arizona; Glendale, Arizona; Surprise, Arizona
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Skin Of The Woods'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Wayne (supporting, male, 18-100)
--- Alex (lead, female, 25-100)
--- Brett (Motel Guy) (supporting, male, 25-100)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Phoenix, Arizona; Scottsdale, Arizona; Flagstaff, Arizona
- Learn more about the short film here