Movies and TV shows casting in Iowa
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 Iowa, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
'Amilia'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Travor (supporting, male, 18-25)
--- Malik (supporting, male, 28-32)
--- Mr. Johnson (supporting, male, 30-50)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Cedar Rapids, Des Moines
- Learn more about the short film here
'When It Snows'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Thomas Harris (supporting, male, 48-60)
--- Susan Harris (lead, female, 28-38)
--- Cynthia Harris (supporting, female, 48-60)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Davenport
- Learn more about the short film here
'Smartest Ape vs. 10-year-old'
- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- 10-Year-Old Competitor (lead, 10-10)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Des Moines
- Learn more about the reality TV show here
'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
'Spider-Man: Fallout,' Fan-Film'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Extras (background extra, 10-70)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the short film here
'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jenna (day player, female, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'The Family Tree'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Amy (supporting, female, 25-35)
--- Shelton (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Nate (supporting, male, 8-12)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here
'Chicago Actors in Bars'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Marcy (lead, female, male, 18-100)
--- Terrence (lead, male, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Stabbed'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Cop (lead, male, 18-40)
--- Video editor (crew)
--- Lisa Gus Gold (lead, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Learn more about the scripted show here
