Movies and TV shows casting in New Orleans
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 New Orleans, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
'The Night Club'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mrs Thompson (supporting, female, 35-50)
--- Gaffer (crew)
--- Key Grip (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $42
- Casting locations: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Learn more about the short film here
'The Bachelorette Conspiracy'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Blair Rae (chorus ensemble, female, 21-29)
--- Detective Charles Morton (chorus ensemble, male, 35-55)
--- Anna Little (chorus ensemble, female, 21-25)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Red Tops'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- The Shadow Man (lead, male, 22-55)
--- The Homeless Man (lead, male, 35-55)
--- Mardi Gras Partiers (background extra, female, male, 18-60)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Learn more about the short film here
'Muffled'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Teen Party Goers (background extra, 18-25)
--- Featured Extra - Muffled Man (Spooky main character of Horror Film) (background extra, male, 20-70)
--- Park BG (background extra, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $55
- Casting locations: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Learn more about the feature film here
'The Hoodoos' (2025)'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Andre (lead, male, 25-40)
--- Manny (lead, male, 18-28)
--- Tammy (lead, female, 25-40)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Late Twenty'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Brooklyn (lead, female, 26-32)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Short Documentary Film & Videos of City of Mobile, AL'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Female Actress/Model (models, female, 18-46)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Mobile, Alabama
- Learn more about the short film here