Movies and TV shows casting in Los Angeles

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Backstage
May 27, 2026
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Movies and TV shows casting in Los Angeles

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention 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 Los Angeles, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Love in the Wind'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Luke (lead, male, 18-30)
--- Savannah (lead, female, 18-30)
- Roles pay up to: $1,000
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'DJD'

- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Mr. (lead, male, 40-60)
--- The New Mrs. (lead, female, 40-60)
--- Miss (lead, female, 20-35)
- Roles pay up to: $300
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the documentary series here

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YouTube Competition Show Project

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Muscular Guy (supporting, male, 18-24)
--- Funny Guy (supporting, male, 18-24)
--- Crazy Kid (supporting, 8-12)
- Roles pay up to: $400
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Neon Hearts'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Denis (day player, male, 30-50)
--- Mr. Winterbottom (supporting, male, 30-50)
--- Clarence (supporting, male, 60-80)
- Roles pay up to: $700
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Strikebreaker'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Allan Travers (lead, male, 20-30)
--- Father Otis Porter (supporting, male, 50-68)
--- Frank Navin (supporting, male, 45-60)
- Roles pay up to: $747
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the short film here

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Major Comedy Sequel

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Upscale Event Guests (background / extra, 40+)
- Roles pay up to: $448
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Bound by Duty'

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Savio (day player, male, 18-30)
--- Adamo (day player, male, 18-30)
--- Nino (day player, female, 18-30)
- Roles pay up to: $120
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the vertical series 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: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Coming of Age Feature Film, Twin Boys

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Sam (supporting, male, 13-15)
--- Brin (supporting, male, 13-15)
- Roles pay up to: $8,436
- Casting: 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: 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: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series 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: 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: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show 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: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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