Movies and TV Shows Casting in San Jose

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Movies and TV shows casting in San Jose

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention 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 San Jose, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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Horror Feature Film

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Tristan (lead, male, 18-34)
--- Matthew (lead, male, 18-34)
- Casting locations: San Jose
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Horror Feature Film

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Katherine (lead, female, 18-35)
- Casting locations: San Jose
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Model'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Sofia (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Director (supporting, male, 20-45)
--- Hairdresser (supporting, female, 25-50)
- Roles pay up to: $15
- Casting locations: San Jose
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Green Careers'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Host (lead, 14-17)
- Roles pay up to: $249
- Casting locations: San Jose
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Kinda Love'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- San Ikari (lead, female, 23-39)
--- Genet Jones (lead, female, 20-32)
--- Kid (supporting, 7-10)
- Roles pay up to: $400
- Casting locations: San Jose
- Learn more about the short film here

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'This House'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Young Nico (lead, male, 21-27)
--- Old Nico (lead, male, 40-50)
--- Lisa (supporting, female, 45-55)
- Casting locations: San Jose
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The End'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Unhoused Man 3 (supporting, male, 30-39)
--- Rod (supporting, male, 40-49)
--- TV Reporter (day player, all genders, 20-39)
- Casting locations: San Jose
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'72 Whaler'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Hayes (lead, male, 20-28)
--- Quinn (supporting, female, 19-28)
--- Jim (supporting, male, 60-75)
- Roles pay up to: $6,600
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Taco Man'

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Tony (lead, male, 35-45)
--- Aurora ("Rori") (lead, female, 18-22)
- Roles pay up to: $1,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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Reality, Couples Who Are Dating or Engaged

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Couples Who Are Dating or Engaged (lead, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $16,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'72 Whaler'

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'Second Serve'

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Kevin White (lead, male, 18-24)
- Roles pay up to: $2,800
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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'The Intelligence Brief'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Lead Anchor (lead, female, 18-39)
- Roles pay up to: $90,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here