Movies and TV shows casting in Kentucky

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July 30, 2025
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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, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Unwritten'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Lily (day player, female, 8-14)
--- Stacy (supporting, female, 30-45)
--- Spencer (supporting, male, 18-22)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: Newport
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Bra League'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Abbey Andersen (lead, female, 23-38)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Lexington
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Cotton Eye Joe,' Horror Feature'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Blair (lead, female, 18-29)
--- Stu (lead, male, 18-29)
--- Cheri (supporting, female, 18-29)
- Average hourly rate: $36
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Big City Lover'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Miranda (supporting, female, 25-35)
--- Brian Marshmallow (lead, male, 38-48)
--- Dangerous Man 1 (day player, male, 33-50)
- Average hourly rate: $19
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Love to Love You Baby'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Extras (background extra, 21-100)
--- Kurt (day player, male, 25-100)
--- Tina (lead, female, 21-30)
- Average hourly rate: $33
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here

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