Movies and TV shows casting in Long Beach

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June 18, 2025
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Movies and TV shows casting in Long Beach

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

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'Around the Clock'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Calvin Lopez (supporting, male, 22-27)
--- Production Assistant (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Long Beach, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'A Vampire's Struggle'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Lawrence (lead, 25-50)
--- Vladimir (lead, 25-50)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Long Beach, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Film Reel'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Kissing Partner (lead, 21-32)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: Long Beach, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Kurt & Ida,' Independent Short Film'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Kurt (lead, male, 21-35)
--- Ida (lead, female, 21-35)
--- Ralphie/Ralene (supporting, 40-60)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Long Beach, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Ash & Xavier'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Cinematographer (crew)
--- Xavier Wilson (lead, male, 18-20)
--- Ash (lead, male, 40-55)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: Long Beach, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Commuter'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Stu (lead, male, 20-50)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Long Beach, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Ten Will'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ten Will (lead, male, 30-65)
--- Lillian Hutchinson (supporting, female, 30-65)
--- Gena (supporting, female, 4-12)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Night Driver'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Extras (background extra, 18-100)
--- Production Assistant (crew)
--- Go-Go Dancers/Drag Queens (background extra, 18-40)
- Average hourly rate: $22
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Everything, Sooner or Later'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Scarlet (lead, female, 18-23)
--- Anthony (lead, male, 18-23)
--- Production Sound Mixer/Boom Operator (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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