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.
'Untitled Michigan Film'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Father (day player, male, 40-55)
--- Kid (day player, male, 6-12)
- Average hourly rate: $98
- Casting locations: Ludington
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Mail Lady 2'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mary (supporting, female, 25-35)
--- Sloan (lead, female, 25-30)
--- Abe (supporting, male, 27-35)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: Detroit
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Juice'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Father (day player, male, 40-60)
--- Brian (day player, male, 18-100)
--- David (supporting, male, 12-22)
- Average hourly rate: $41
- Casting locations: Detroit
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Have a Seat'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Calvin (lead, male, 20-29)
--- Counselor (lead, female, male, gender-nonconforming, 20-39)
--- Mother (Nicole) (lead, female, 40-49)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Grand Rapids, Allendale
- Learn more about the short film here
'Metal'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mia (lead, female, 20-30)
--- Caz (lead, male, 20-30)
--- Demon (supporting, male, 20-40)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Grand Rapids, Allendale, Detroit
- Learn more about the short film here
'When the Flowers Wilt'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Johhny (supporting, 20-25)
--- Claire (lead, female, 20-25)
--- Claire (Older Version) (lead, female, 45-50)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Grand Rapids, Allendale
- Learn more about the short film here
'Killer Content'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Johnny (lead, 18-27)
--- Kevin (lead, 18-27)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Grand Rapids, Allendale
- Learn more about the short film here
'The Words He Said'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Manuel Sanchez (supporting, male, 30-40)
- Average hourly rate: $21
- Casting locations: Lansing
- Learn more about the short film here
'Nuance'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Charlie (lead, 20-30)
--- Kai (lead, male, 20-40)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Grand Rapids
- Learn more about the short film here
'If You Die I'll Kill You'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Donna (lead, female, 20-28)
--- Cynthia (lead, female, 40-60)
- Average hourly rate: $10
- Casting locations: Detroit, Grand Rapids, Allendale
- Learn more about the short film here
'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
--- Joan (lead, 18-30)
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Twas the Night'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Charles (supporting, male, 30-45)
--- School Teacher (day player, 30-60)
--- Abigail (supporting, female, 7-10)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: Cleveland, Ohio
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Romance Idealism'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jane (lead, 18-23)
--- Adam (lead, 18-23)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Hilliard, Ohio; Columbus, Ohio; Plain City, Ohio
- Learn more about the short film here
'Aimless'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Director of Photography (DOP) (crew)
--- Production Designer (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Columbus, Ohio
- Learn more about the feature film here