Movies and TV Shows Casting in California

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Movies and TV shows casting in California

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 California, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'College Detective Club'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Extras (background extra, 18-100)
--- Vanessa Martin (lead, female, 18-24)
--- Lyra (supporting, female, 30-38)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: San Diego, Bakersfield, Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Horror Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Anais (lead, female, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- 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)
--- Jose the Mechanic (supporting, male, 30-65)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Major Returning HBO Series, Background Talent'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- TikTok Party Guests (background extra, 18-40)
--- Seedy Gentlemen Club Patrons (background extra, 25-80)
--- Strippers (background extra, female, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Burbank, Los Angeles
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Lifestyle Interview Series'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Interview Subject (content creators & real people, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $40
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, San Diego
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'YouTube Series Fraud Investigation'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Fraudster (lead, female, male, 18-45)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: Fontana, Redlands, Perris, Eastvale, Menifee
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'The Vlogger'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jimmy (lead, male, 21-39)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the short film here

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'A Slice of Love'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Holland Black (lead, male, 18-35)
--- Haley (lead, female, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: La Puente
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'500 Pearl'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jenna (supporting, female, 25-38)
--- Boyle (supporting, male, 35-65)
--- Nikki (lead, female, 25-38)
- Average hourly rate: $27
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, Canoga Park
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Assimilate'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Subject 13 (lead, male, 20-30)
--- Detective Carter (supporting, 30-40)
--- Sarah Walker (day player, female, 25-38)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Untitled Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Will (supporting, male, 18-29)
--- Charlotte (lead, female, 21-40)
- Average hourly rate: $16
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Eagle'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ellie Hope (lead, female, 15-24)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Misandrist'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Annalisa (supporting, female, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Afterword'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Rue (lead, female, 18-50)
--- Body Double (lead, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Portland, Oregon
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Rapture,' Working Title'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mob Boss (day player, male, 30-60)
--- Dream girl (day player, female, 18-45)
- Average hourly rate: $14
- Casting locations: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Learn more about the feature film here