Movies and TV shows casting in Florida

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Backstage
May 6, 2026
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Movies and TV shows casting in Florida

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 Florida and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'The Hedgehog Dilemma'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- James (lead, male, trans male, 20-26)
- Roles pay up to: $320
- Casting locations: Miami, FL; Orlando, FL; Tampa, FL; St. Petersburg, FL; Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Learn more about the short film here

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Social Media Branded Entertainment Series

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Male Lead (lead, male, 22-40)
--- Female Lead (lead, female, 22-40)
- Roles pay up to: $4,320
- Casting locations: Clearwater, FL; Tampa, FL
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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'The Ghost and Mr. Jones'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jack Jones (lead, male, 30-40)
--- Victor Langford (supporting, male, 45-65)
--- Johnny Hooker (supporting, male, 50-70)
- Casting locations: Miami, FL; Fort Lauderdale, FL; West Palm Beach, FL; Miami Beach, FL; Miami Lakes, FL
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Truth Be Told'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Nicholas Kemp (lead, male, 40-55)
--- Terri Kemp (lead, female, 36-47)
--- Myron Maxey (lead, male, 32-42)
- Roles pay up to: $750
- Casting locations: Auditions: Aug 15, 2026, Aug 16, 2026 in Ocoee, FL
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Camel's Back'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Julie (lead, female, 30-50)
--- Richard (lead, male, 30-50)
--- James (lead, 30-50)
- Roles pay up to: $300
- Casting locations: Palm Bay, FL; Melbourne, FL; Orlando, FL
- Learn more about the short film here

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Horror Feature Film

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Chloe (lead, female, 16-35)
--- Simon (lead, male, 18-35)
- Casting locations: San Francisco, CA; New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA; London, England, United Kingdom; Chicago, IL
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Out of Sight, Out of Mind'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Girl (lead, female, 17-30)
- Roles pay up to: $100
- Casting locations: Palm Coast, FL; Jacksonville, FL; Orlando, FL; Ormond Beach, FL; Daytona Beach, FL
- Learn more about the student film here

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Comedy

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Model Extra (models, female, 21+)
- Roles pay up to: $100
- Casting locations: Miami, FL
- Learn more about the short film here

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YouTube Game Show Casting Southern Belles - Win $100,000

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Southern Belle (real people, female, 18-30)
- Roles pay up to: $500
- Casting locations: Atlanta, GA; Nashville, TN; Charlotte, NC; Birmingham, AL; Athens, GA
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'You Were Wrong About the Jellyfish'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Siblings (supporting, male, 3-9)
- Roles pay up to: $600
- Casting locations: Miami, FL; Orlando, FL; Tampa, FL
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Pack Rat'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Noah (lead, male, 30-35)
--- Charlene (lead, female, 25-30)
--- Quincy (supporting, 40-50)
- Roles pay up to: $14,388
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Couples Competition Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Engaged Couples (real people, 21-35)
- Roles pay up to: $1,750
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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Nationwide Game Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Game Show Contestants (real people, all genders, 18-60)
- Roles pay up to: $2,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'The Pack Rat'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Noah (lead, male, 30-35)
--- Charlene (lead, female, 25-30)
--- Quincy (supporting, 40-50)
- Roles pay up to: $14,388
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Ladybugz' Pilot

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Fiona The Secretary (supporting, female, 22-29)
- Roles pay up to: $900
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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