Movies and TV Shows Casting in Kentucky

Dpongvit // Shutterstock

This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker Media.

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.

1 / 13

Media_Photos // Shutterstock

'Altar Call'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- The Pilgrim (supporting, male, 45-60)
- Casting locations: Nashville, TN; Indianapolis, IN; Louisville, KY
- Learn more about the feature film here

2 / 13

Gorodenkoff // Shutterstock

'Wedding Night'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ethan Carter (lead, male, 25-40)
--- Lena Carter (lead, female, 25-40)
--- Daniel Whitmore (lead, male, 25-40)
- Casting locations: Louisville, KY; Lexington, KY
- Learn more about the feature film here

3 / 13

Grusho Anna // Shutterstock

'Respect The Game'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Carmen (supporting, female, 18-36)
--- Tez (supporting, male, 18-30)
--- Background extras (background / extra, 10-60)
- Casting locations: Lexington, KY; Cincinnati, OH; Louisville, KY
- Learn more about the feature film here

4 / 13

Gorodenkoff // Shutterstock

'God and a Gun'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Wesley Foster (lead, male, 35-60)
--- Lucas Hale (supporting, male, 35-70)
--- Hugh Dogan (supporting, male, 45-75)
- Roles pay up to: $4,800
- Casting locations: Indianapolis, IN; Louisville, KY; Chicago, IL; Chattanooga, TN; Detroit, MI
- Learn more about the feature film here

5 / 13

Grusho Anna // Shutterstock

'Down Home Diaries'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Mark (day player, male, 30-39)
--- Waiter (day player, male, 20-40)
--- Ed (supporting, male, 45-65)
- Roles pay up to: $750
- Casting locations: Prestonsburg, KY; Louisville, KY; Lexington, KY; Knoxville, TN; Charleston, WV
- Learn more about the scripted show here

6 / 13

Tikkyshop // Shutterstock

'Cat Enright and The Opium Equation'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Adam Dupree (supporting, male, 28-35)
--- Agnes Temple (supporting, female, 70-79)
--- Brent Giles (day player, male, 30-35)
- Roles pay up to: $20,000
- Casting locations: Auditions: Mar 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA; Mar 18, 2026 in Nashville, TN; Mar 19, 2026 in Lexington, KY
- Learn more about the feature film here

7 / 13

Grusho Anna // Shutterstock

'Finding The Words,' A.I. PSA

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Dustin (lead, male, 18-21)
- Roles pay up to: $300
- Casting locations: Louisville, KY; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Indianapolis, IN
- Learn more about the short film here

8 / 13

Media_Photos // Shutterstock

'The Great Lakeview Bake-Off'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jesenia (supporting, female, 18-21)
--- Erika (supporting, female, 18-21)
--- Lauren (supporting, female, 30-45)
- Casting locations: Clarksville, TN; Nashville, TN; Atlanta, GA; Memphis, TN; Louisville, KY
- Learn more about the feature film here

9 / 13

Grusho Anna // Shutterstock

'Mini Adventures With Strangers,' YouTube Series

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Host/On‑Camera Personality (real people, all genders, 18+)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

10 / 13

Grusho Anna // Shutterstock

'Painted with L.O.V.E.'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lilly (lead, female, 22-30)
--- Patrick Jones (lead, 25-35)
--- Lois (supporting, female, 22-30)
- Roles pay up to: $10,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

11 / 13

guruXOX // Shutterstock

NASCAR x Coronado Promo

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Pilot 1 (Rowdy) (supporting, male, 30-45)
--- Pilot 2 (Peaches) (supporting, female, 25-40)
--- Pilot 3 ('Stache) (supporting, male, 21-30)
- Roles pay up to: $6,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

12 / 13

KinoMasterskaya // Shutterstock

CLOUT CHASERS: THE VIRAL HOUSE Streaming on Room 808 TV

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Host (models, female, 18-40)
- Roles pay up to: $25,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

13 / 13

muratart // Shutterstock

'The Lost Healer'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- The Marksman (supporting, male, 35-45)
--- Captain Malryn (supporting, male, 32-45)
--- King Ardan (supporting, male, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $3,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here