Movies and TV shows casting in North Carolina

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Backstage
May 27, 2026
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Movies and TV shows casting in North Carolina

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

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'Hey, Dad'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Dad (supporting, male, 35-55)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: Charlotte, NC
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Riddle of the Cyclops'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Kenny Rothrock (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Lord Bentley (supporting, male, 60-75)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: New Bern, NC
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Digital Dust on Analog Memories'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Cohen (lead, male, 65-70)
--- Officer Knox (supporting, male, 30-40)
- Roles pay up to: $1,200
- Casting locations: Charlotte, NC; Atlanta, GA
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'PostMortem' Pilot

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Male Cultist (supporting, male, 18-45)
- Casting locations: Raleigh, NC; Wilmington, NC; Rocky Mount, NC; Garner, NC; Leland, NC
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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The Children

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Father (lead, 20-40)
--- Daughter (supporting, female, 5-12)
- Casting locations: Charlotte, NC; Pineville, NC
- Learn more about the short film here

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'A Tear In The Aorta'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Landon Montreal (supporting, male, 30-45)
--- Gloria Jean Montreal (supporting, female, 50-75)
- Roles pay up to: $1,000
- Casting locations: Raleigh, NC
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Something's Wrong Here'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Guen (lead, female, 21-25)
--- Moe (lead, female, 18-21)
--- Squatter (supporting, male, 24-35)
- Casting locations: Winston-Salem, NC
- Learn more about the student film here

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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- 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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'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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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film 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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