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Movies and TV shows casting in Philadelphia

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Backstage
November 20, 2024
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Movies and TV shows casting in Philadelphia

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

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'Yikes!'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mr.Spider (supporting, 20-35)
--- Michael (supporting, male, 25-35)
--- Enoch (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, trans male, 20-25)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Las Cosas Que Brillan'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Soldiers (supporting, male, 18-50)
--- Conquistador (supporting, male, 45-65)
--- Mami (supporting, trans female, 45-60)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Standardized'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Librarian (day player, 50-70)
--- Marley (lead, female, 12-15)
--- Ella (supporting, 7-10)
- Average hourly rate: $46
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Untitled Short Film'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Actor (lead, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $40
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here

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'"Boomtown" DocuFilm'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Newspaper Print men late 1960's- early 70's (background extra, 25-65)
--- George Dorsey, News Reporter (supporting, male, 18-30)
--- Senator Millard Tydings, Statesman (supporting, male, 45-60)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Seventh Day'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- John (Audrey's Husband) (supporting, male, 30-37)
--- Audrey Mitchell (lead, female, 30-45)
--- Annie Delaney (supporting, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'OYOT'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Marie (lead, female, 40-60)
--- Noel Lee (lead, female, 10-17)
--- Eunseok Lee (lead, male, 40-60)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Portalous: Bridgekeeper of Humanity'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Portalus (lead, male, 18-28)
- Average hourly rate: $43
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Towards the Black Sun (Flying)'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ginette (lead, female, 24-35)
--- Omar (lead, male, 23-35)
--- Benji (lead, 23-35)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Kitten Heels'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Laine (lead, female, 7-10)
--- Susan (lead, female, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short 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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'Madam Lou'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Alice (lead, female, 18-26)
--- Madam Lou (lead, female, 55-70)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Hook Up'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Evan (lead, male, 22-26)
--- Lex (lead, female, 22-25)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Poker Face Season 2,' Background'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Wedding Guests (NON SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background extra, 18-100)
--- Featured Waitresses in spandex bodysuits (SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background extra, female, 18-35)
--- Featured FBI in Van (SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background extra, 35-60)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: New York City, New York; White Plains, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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