Movies and TV shows casting in Durham

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Backstage
March 18, 2026
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Movies and TV shows casting in Durham

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention 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 Durham, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Write Time'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Toby Solomon (lead, male, 18-30)
--- Vickie Swanson (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Unnamed Murderer (lead, male, 18-40)
- Casting locations: Durham
- Learn more about the student film here

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'Noelle's Library'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Noelle (lead, female, 25-35)
--- Esther (supporting, female, 25-35)
--- John (supporting, male, 25-35)
- Casting locations: Durham
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Is Jamie J Pregnant? (NC)'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jamie (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Lex (Gym Influencer) (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Floor Manager/Operative (supporting, male, 18-25)
- Roles pay up to: $900
- Casting locations: Durham
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The God Truth'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Bradley Hunter (supporting, male, 40-45)
--- Vaughn Richard (day player, male, 30-34)
- Casting locations: Durham
- Learn more about the short film here

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Xander Brand Equilibrium

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Male Talent One (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Female Talent One (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Male Talent Two (lead, male, 26-35)
- Casting locations: Durham
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'72 Whaler'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Hayes (lead, male, 20-28)
--- Quinn (supporting, female, 19-28)
--- Jim (supporting, male, 60-75)
- Roles pay up to: $6,600
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Taco Man'

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Tony (lead, male, 35-45)
--- Aurora ("Rori") (lead, female, 18-22)
- Roles pay up to: $1,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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Reality, Couples Who Are Dating or Engaged

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Couples Who Are Dating or Engaged (lead, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $16,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'72 Whaler'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Hayes (lead, male, 20-28)
--- Quinn (supporting, female, 19-28)
--- Jim (supporting, male, 60-75)
- Roles pay up to: $6,600
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Second Serve'

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Kevin White (lead, male, 18-24)
- Roles pay up to: $2,800
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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'The Intelligence Brief'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Lead Anchor (lead, female, 18-39)
- Roles pay up to: $90,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'72 Whaler'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Hayes (lead, male, 20-28)
--- Quinn (supporting, female, 19-28)
--- Jim (supporting, male, 60-75)
- Roles pay up to: $6,600
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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