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Movies and TV shows casting in Michigan

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Backstage
November 20, 2024
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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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'$1000 House'

- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Video Editor (crew)
--- Cinematographer (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Detroit
- Learn more about the documentary here

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'Fading Mile'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Editor (crew)
--- Tom (lead, male, 30-40)
--- Sam (lead, male, 30-40)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Novi, Detroit
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Neighborhood'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Dominic (Dom) Belgate (lead, male, 20-30)
--- Marcus Freeman (lead, male, 20-30)
--- Francisco Perez (supporting, male, 20-30)
- Average hourly rate: $38
- Casting locations: Detroit
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Noble Rot'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Emily (lead, female, 20-40)
--- Sam (lead, male, 30-40)
--- Officer Harper (day player, 25-50)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Muskegon
- Learn more about the short film here

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'First Responder Rescue Scene'

- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Outdoorsman (lead, male, 35-55)
- Average hourly rate: $60
- Casting locations: Grand Rapids, Lansing
- Learn more about the documentary here

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'Freedom in Faith'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Young Lily (lead, female, 8-12)
--- Young Lily (14 years old) (lead, female, 12-16)
--- Young Jacob (lead, male, 12-14)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: Grand Rapids
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Lowball'

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

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'Feederville'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lead Role - Deranged Villagers of Feederville (lead, 28-85)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Twas the Night'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Charles (supporting, male, 30-45)
--- School Teacher (day player, 30-60)
--- Dylan (supporting, male, 16-19)
- Average hourly rate: $63
- Casting locations: Cleveland, Ohio
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'219'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Featured Extra (background extra, 18-100)
--- SFX Makeup Artist (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Gary, Indiana
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'A Christmas Eve Story'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Aunt Jo (lead, female, 40-65)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: Indianapolis, Indiana; Zionsville, Indiana
- Learn more about the short film here

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