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Movies and TV shows casting in Michigan

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Backstage
March 5, 2025
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Movies and TV shows casting in Michigan

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 Michigan, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Cannoli'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Carlo (lead, male, 18-28)
--- Mama (lead, female, 35-73)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Detroit, Marquette, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Huntington Woods
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Are We Immortal'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Bridget (lead, female, 20-29)
--- Daniel (lead, male, 18-27)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Allendale, Grand Rapids
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Riverlight'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Marie Miller (lead, female, 15-20)
--- Jake Harper (lead, male, 15-21)
--- Sheriff Drake (lead, male, 40-56)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Detroit, Grand Rapids
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Crumbs'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Dan (lead, male, 30-50)
--- Older Tucker (lead, male, 14-19)
--- Young Tucker (lead, male, 5-10)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Algonac, Marine City, Detroit
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Neighborhood'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Dominic (Dom) Belgate (lead, male, 20-30)
--- Marcus Freeman (lead, male, 20-30)
--- Casey Freeman (supporting, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $38
- Casting locations: Detroit
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Open'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Charlotte (lead, female, 18-18)
--- Lizzie (lead, female, 18-18)
--- Tyler (supporting, male, 18-18)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Grand Rapids, Allendale
- Learn more about the short film here

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'My Literal Dream Job' Purdue Global'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Cybersecurity Worker (supporting, 30-40)
--- Nurse/ Barista (supporting, female, 25-30)
--- Businessman (supporting, male, 30-32)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Detroit
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Love, Mom'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jacob (lead, male, 18-24)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Allendale, Grand Rapids
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Howl of the Forgotten'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Bruce (supporting, male, 25-30)
--- Julie (supporting, female, 25-30)
--- Dave (supporting, male, 25-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New Boston, Ann Arbor
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Tethered'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Michelle (supporting, female, 25-35)
--- The Drifter (lead, male, 40-75)
--- Blake (lead, male, 24-35)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Detroit
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Painting the Lake'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Joni (lead, female, 20-35)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Damn Damon'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Lala (lead, female, 21-35)
--- June (day player, 21-35)
--- Larry (day player, male, 21-35)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Learn more about the short film here

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'A Tale of Two'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Hugo (supporting, male, 35-50)
--- Sable (supporting, male, 40-50)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Indianapolis, Indiana; Cincinnati, Ohio
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Crystal'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ian (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Crystal (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Customer (day player, male, 40-100)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Toledo, Ohio; Cleveland, Ohio; Columbus, Ohio
- Learn more about the short film here

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