Movies and TV shows casting in Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
'Far From the Apple Tree'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Percy (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, trans female, 18-25)
--- Counselor Pam (supporting, female, 30-80)
--- Jonah (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, trans female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Philadelphia
- Learn more about the short film here
'Harlots'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Brad (lead, male, 20-24)
--- Elle (lead, female, 20-24)
--- Quinn (lead, female, 20-24)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Philadelphia
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Bold New Beach House Series'
- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Attractive & Outgoing Men & Women (lead, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Philadelphia
- Learn more about the reality TV show here
'One New Voicemail'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Kent (lead, male, 25-32)
--- Jane (lead, female, 24-32)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Philadelphia
- Learn more about the short film here
'Grandma Bea'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Granda Bea (supporting, female, 55-100)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: Philadelphia
- Learn more about the short film here
'After Church is Over'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Karen Thomas (lead, female, 35-45)
--- Dewayne Dickerson (lead, male, 40-55)
--- Cassidy Henderson (lead, female, 35-40)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations:
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Kitten Heels'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Laine (lead, female, 7-10)
--- Susan (lead, female, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Philadelphia
- Learn more about the short film here
'A Soho Love Story'
- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Paige Johnson (supporting, 18-21)
--- Simone (lead, female, 18-20)
--- Detective Taylor (supporting, male, 35-60)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Philadelphia
- Learn more about the documentary series here
'Mason Munches'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Male Jogger (supporting, male, 35-55)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: Philadelphia
- Learn more about the short film here
'Three Scene Production'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Scarlet (supporting, female, 20-30)
--- Dominic (supporting, male, 20-30)
--- Whitney (supporting, female, 20-48)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Philadelphia
- Learn more about the short film here
'Feederville'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lead Role - 80s College Students (lead, 18-26)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Spider-Man: Fallout,' Fan-Film'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Extras (background extra, 10-70)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the short film here
'NYC Short Film'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Billie (lead, female, 14-20)
--- Hunter (supporting, male, 16-22)
--- Classroom Teacher (day player, female, 30-50)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
'Happy Gilmore 2'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Golf Spectators (Non SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background extra, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $17
- Casting locations: South Orange, New Jersey; New York City, New York; West Orange, New Jersey
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Indie Movie'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Summer (lead, 18-100)
--- Autumn (content creators & real people, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here