Movies and TV Shows Casting in Champaign

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Movies and TV shows casting in Champaign

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 Champaign, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Blink'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jay (supporting, male, 18-35)
--- Friend 2 (supporting, female, 18-33)
--- Partygoers (background extra, 18-34)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Champaign, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Throwing Stones'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Maddy Walker (lead, female, 13-21)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'A Grim Descendant'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ridge (lead, male, 26-36)
--- Viotelphenia Macromose (lead, female, 24-34)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Action-Packed Santa Claus Film'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mall Elf (supporting, 13-45)
--- Santa's Elves / War Elf (supporting, 8-75)
--- Children at the Mall (background extra, 4-14)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Dad, October 2024'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jeff (lead, 45-65)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here

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'High Stakes'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Grace (day player, female, 16-18)
--- Fisher (lead, male, 17-17)
--- Greg (day player, male, 46-65)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here