Movies and TV Shows Casting in Missouri

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Movies and TV shows casting in Missouri

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 Missouri and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Benny'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Lorraine (lead, female, 50+)
--- Ruth (supporting, female, 40-55)
- Roles pay up to: $3,000
- Casting locations: St. Louis, MO
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Appy Time'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Eric (lead, male, 18-35)
- Casting locations: St. Louis, MO
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Green Autumn'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jacob (lead, 16-26)
--- Jacob's Mother (lead, female, 35-66)
--- dead father (lead, male, 35-65)
- Roles pay up to: $50
- Casting locations: Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; Indianapolis, IN; Gary, IN; St. Louis, MO
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Broken Hearted-Soul' Pilot

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Kevyn (lead, male, 20-25)
--- Tyrell (lead, male, 24-30)
--- Brandon (male, 30-35)
- Roles pay up to: $800
- Casting locations: Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI; Grand Rapids, MI; Milwaukee, WI; Indianapolis, IN
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Almost, Forever'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Orson (lead, male, 65-80)
--- Female Extra (background / extra, female, 18-25)
- Casting locations: St. Louis, MO
- Learn more about the student film here

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'Roots'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Evelyn (lead, 18-25)
- Casting locations: St. Louis, MO
- Learn more about the student film here

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'The Tether'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Avaline (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, trans female, 18+)
- Casting locations: Kansas City, MO
- Learn more about the short film here

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Gym Humor Skits

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Gym Skit Actor (lead, 18+)
- Roles pay up to: $100
- Casting locations: Lawrence, KS; Kansas City, KS; Topeka, KS; Kansas City, MO
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Take Me to Ithaca'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ford Young (lead, male, 45-60)
--- Wild Bob (supporting, male, 50-65)
--- Charlie (supporting, male, 50-65)
- Roles pay up to: $4,200
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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High-Impact Vertical Drama Series

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Lead Female (lead, female, 18-35)
--- Lead Male (lead, male, 18-40)
- Roles pay up to: $6,400
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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Couples Competition Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Engaged Couples (real people, 21-35)
- Roles pay up to: $1,750
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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Open Call for ReelShort Vertical Productions

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Lead Male Types (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Lead Female Types (female, 25-35)
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Guarded'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Will (supporting, male, 28-45)
- Roles pay up to: $18,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here