Movies and TV Shows Casting in Durham

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Movies and TV shows casting in Durham

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 Durham, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Classical Music Drama-Comedy TV Show Pilot'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Lisa Schwartz (supporting, female, 24-27)
--- Chloe Becker (supporting, female, 21-27)
--- Andrei Albescu (supporting, male, 24-30)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Durham, North Carolina
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Best Served'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ari (lead, female, 24-35)
--- Ben (lead, male, 35-55)
--- Rachel (lead, female, 35-50)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Durham, North Carolina
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Untitled Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Caroline (lead, female, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $43
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Spider-Man: Fallout,' Fan-Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Extras (background extra, 10-70)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Mirror'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Best Friend (supporting, male, 30-55)
--- Dad/Earl (supporting, male, 40-100)
--- Tamara (lead, female, 25-40)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Richmond, Virginia
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Oak Med Show' Workplace Comedy'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Medical Doctor (day player, 30-45)
--- Hospital Visitor (lead, 18-30)
--- Hospital Executive (day player, 45-60)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Greensboro, North Carolina
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'James'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jack (supporting, male, 55-65)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Richmond, Virginia
- Learn more about the feature film here