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.
'Esther'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Gloria (supporting, female, 30-45)
--- Esther (lead, female, 55-75)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Jackson
- Learn more about the short film here
'Untitled SEC Football Project, Crew'
- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Cinematographer (crew)
--- Head Sound Operator/Mixer (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: Oxford
- Learn more about the documentary series here
'The Call'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jen (lead, female, 18-100)
--- Tanner (lead, male, 18-35)
--- Nick (lead, male, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $87
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jenna (day player, female, 18-30)
--- Mary Ann (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Max (lead, male, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'One Last Job'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Bert's Girlfriend (day player, female, 18-25)
--- Bert (supporting, male, 18-25)
--- Eddie (lead, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $40
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the short film here
'Walking Enigmas'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Extras (background extra, 18-100)
--- Ashley Perry (lead, female, 23-32)
--- Theodore Milton (lead, male, 35-40)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Kenner, Louisiana; New Orleans, Louisiana
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Are You Single'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Sam (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Hunter (lead, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Little Rock, Arkansas
- Learn more about the short film here
'Real Work'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mak (lead, male, 27-35)
--- Cashier (day player, female, 18-25)
--- Rosa (day player, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Learn more about the short film here
