Movies and TV shows casting in Michigan

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Backstage
February 4, 2026
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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 and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Bear Trap'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- The Priest (lead, male, 35-45)
--- The Icon (lead, male, 25-45)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: Grand Rapids, MI; Detroit, MI; Chicago, IL; Lansing, MI
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Daydreams: The Lazy One Unworthy of Living'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Tom (day player, male, 50-60)
--- Dr. Blank (day player, 30-60)
--- Dr. VanderWeide: (day player, all genders, 30-60)
- Roles pay up to: $175
- Casting locations: Belleville, MI; Detroit, MI; Ann Arbor, MI; Grand Rapids, MI; Lansing, MI
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Hook'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Agent Hannah Price (supporting, female, 25-40)
--- Supervisory Special Agent Lena Grant (supporting, female, 35-50)
- Casting locations: Detroit, MI; Lansing, MI; Flint, MI
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'SOMA'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Margot (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary (+1 more genders), 19-29)
--- Julian (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary (+1 more genders), 19-29)
- Casting locations: Auditions: Feb 11, 2026 in Detroit, MI
- Learn more about the student film here

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'Preparations'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Aileen (supporting, female, 45-60)
- Casting locations: Ann Arbor, MI
- Learn more about the student film here

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'Creatures of Wind'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Spencer (lead, female, 18-28)
- Roles pay up to: $540
- Casting locations: Detroit, MI; Lansing, MI; East Lansing, MI; Grand Rapids, MI; Chicago, IL
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Soft Hands, Closed Fists'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mara (lead, female, 20-32)
--- James (lead, male, 20-32)
- Roles pay up to: $170
- Casting locations: Grand Rapids, MI
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Census'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Marcus (lead, male, 40-60)
--- Ella (supporting, female, 18-22)
--- Officer (supporting, male, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $150
- Casting locations: Ada, MI; Grand Rapids, MI; Allendale, MI; Grandville, MI; Kentwood, MI
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Candidate'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mr Perryman (supporting, male, 40-65)
--- Partners (background / extra, male, 35-70)
--- Detective Walter Grayson (day player, male, 35-60)
- Roles pay up to: $600
- Casting locations: Detroit, MI
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Urban's Legend'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Dolly Thornhill (supporting, female, 21+)
- Casting locations: Huntington, IN; Chicago, IL; Indianapolis, IN; Columbus, OH; Detroit, MI
- Learn more about the student film here

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