Movies and TV shows casting in Atlanta
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 Atlanta, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
'Closed Chapters'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Chinx (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Kiana (lead, female, 25-35)
--- Renee (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the short film here
'Xchange' Atlanta-based Series'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Officer Smith (supporting, male, 25-35)
--- Malcolm (day player, male, 25-35)
--- Officer Jones (supporting, male, 40-55)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'History'
- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Lead (lead, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the documentary here
'The Naughty List'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Chase (lead, male, 15-17)
--- Charley (lead, female, 8-10)
- Average hourly rate: $29
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the short film here
'Celebrity Crime Series'
- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Courtroom Attendees (background extra, 18-100)
--- Attorney (featured) (background extra, 35-55)
--- Emani (featured) (background extra, female, 6-10)
- Average hourly rate: $14
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the documentary series here
'Pop The Balloon Love ATL'
- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Contestants (lead, female, male, 25-45)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the reality TV show here
'Poask'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Chelsea (lead, female, 25-32)
--- Michael (supporting, 25-30)
--- Sammy (supporting, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Two Angels and A Biscuit Full of Honey'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Nurse Leo (supporting, 20-40)
--- Nurse Rebecca (day player, 18-100)
--- Production Assistant (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'SHORT IMPACT FILM - Casting for Support Roles + Background Extras'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Theater Patrons (background extra, 8-100)
--- TIFFANY (supporting, female, 21-32)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the short film here
'The Future is Now'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mr. Parker (day player, male, 35-45)
--- Mr. Little (day player, male, 45-55)
--- Mercedes (supporting, female, 25-30)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the short film here
'Feederville'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lead Role - Deranged Villagers of Feederville (lead, 28-85)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Untitled A24 Feature Film, Young Zendaya'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Young Emma (supporting, female, 13-21)
- Average hourly rate: $105
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'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
'Sacrifice'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Gharam (lead, male, 30-50)
--- The Girl (supporting, female, 18-25)
--- Rark (supporting, male, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $21
- Casting locations: Columbus, Georgia
- Learn more about the short film here
'Floating Point Numbers'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Radio Technician (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Radio Host (day player, 35-60)
--- Assistant (supporting, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Knoxville, Tennessee
- Learn more about the short film here
'After'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Scotty (supporting, male, 28-40)
--- Brant Madden (supporting, male, 35-45)
--- A.J. (supporting, female, 27-36)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Montgomery, Alabama
- Learn more about the scripted show here