Movies and TV Shows Casting in Akron

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Movies and TV shows casting in Akron

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

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'My Dog...'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Rachel (lead, female, 21-31)
--- Alec (supporting, male, 21-31)
--- Garret Novak (lead, male, 21-31)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Akron, Ohio
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Rise Above the Rims'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Production Assistant (crew)
--- Coach Sanders (supporting, male, 30-50)
--- Gabrielle Sanders (supporting, female, 30-50)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Akron, Ohio
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Beneath the Surface'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mark (lead, male, 30-60)
--- Sarah (lead, female, 30-45)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'First Responder Rescue Scene'

- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Outdoorsman (lead, male, 35-55)
- Average hourly rate: $60
- Casting locations: Lansing, Michigan
- Learn more about the documentary here

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'Fading Mile'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Editor (crew)
--- Tom (lead, male, 30-40)
--- Sam (lead, male, 30-40)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Detroit, Michigan
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Ponderosa'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Stranger (supporting, male, 40-70)
--- Tom (lead, male, 18-30)
--- Sandra (lead, female, 40-70)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Buffalo, New York
- Learn more about the short film here