Movies and TV shows casting in Mississippi
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 Mississippi, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
'Dramedy Family TV Series, Pilot Episode'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- A.J (supporting, male, 30-40)
--- Jasmine (supporting, female, 18-25)
--- Amanda (lead, female, 29-38)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Gulfport, McComb
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'The Woman With a Guardian Angel'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Woman (lead, 25-30)
--- Tour WOMAN (supporting, female, 20-30)
--- Tiktok Content Creator (content creators & real people, 20-23)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Birmingham, Alabama
- Learn more about the short film here
'Soda and Shadows'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Cole (supporting, male, 25-75)
--- Hayden (lead, male, 29-31)
--- Jake (lead, male, 29-32)
- Average hourly rate: $21
- Casting locations: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Learn more about the short film here
'Jammed Up'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Tina (supporting, female, 20-28)
--- Paul (lead, male, 20-29)
--- Top Lawyer (supporting, male, 45-65)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Knoxville, Tennessee
- Learn more about the short film here