Movies and TV Shows Casting in Kentucky

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Movies and TV shows casting in Kentucky

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

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'THE LUCKY BREAK'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Brooke Sharpe (lead, female, 30-40)
--- Detective Burke (lead, male, 35-45)
--- Damien Sharpe (supporting, male, 30-40)
- Roles pay up to: $3,000
- Casting locations: Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; Atlanta, GA; Nashville, TN; Cincinnati, OH
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Invasion!! at Grover's Mill'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Extra (background / extra, 18+)
- Casting locations: Nashville, TN; Louisville, KY
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Phone Call'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Matt (lead, male, 21-27)
--- Karen (lead, female, 21-27)
- Roles pay up to: $500
- Casting locations: Richmond, KY; Lexington, KY
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Me and My Daddy'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mish (lead, male, 6-11)
--- Jay (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Cindy (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $4,900
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; Louisville, KY; Lexington, KY; Bowling Green, KY
- Learn more about the short film here

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'You When You're Hungry'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Isaac Rayes (lead, male, 18-22)
--- Abraham Rayes (supporting, male, 38-60)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: Bowling Green, KY; Nashville, TN; Louisville, KY
- Learn more about the short 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'

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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