
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.

'After Six Weeks'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Natalie (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Fiona (lead, female, 34-42)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the short film here

'Slipstone Project'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Background Talent (background extra, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $44
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film here

'The Billionaire Boys'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Josh (lead, male, 25-38)
--- Kaitlyn (lead, female, 18-32)
--- Blake (lead, male, 22-38)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica
- Learn more about the scripted show here

'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
- Learn more about the feature film here

'The Circle in the Sky'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Aya (lead, female, 21-35)
- Average hourly rate: $63
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film here

'America Down'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Liam or Lacey Davenport (supporting, 5-12)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film here

'He Named Him Adam'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Hal Stephens (supporting, male, 30-40)
--- Raynell (supporting, female, 28-32)
--- Pastor Mark (Cameo) (supporting, 40-60)
- Average hourly rate: $108
- Casting locations: Burbank
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Hench: The Override Saga'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Holly (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Samanatha (lead, female, 21-38)
--- Gina (lead, female, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the scripted show here

'Vertical Mini-Drama Series'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Will (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Sasha (lead, female, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $106
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, San Francisco
- Learn more about the scripted show here

'Revenge League'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Cindy Tudor (lead, female, 21-30)
--- Loren Clark (supporting, female, 25-34)
- Average hourly rate: $63
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the scripted show here

'Progeny,' Lead Roles - Nationwide Casting'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Emily Keith (lead, female, 20-35)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Hunt-ed'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Caleb Reyes (supporting, male, 35-50)
--- Matthew (supporting, male, 28-40)
--- Frank Delaney (day player, male, 50-60)
- Average hourly rate: $38
- Casting locations: Spring Valley, Nevada
- Learn more about the feature film here

'The Perfect Facade'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- William Jones (supporting, male, 35-50)
--- Jordan (lead, female, 30-35)
--- Makeup Artist (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $16
- Casting locations: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Learn more about the feature film here
'The Bunny Rabbit Murders'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Holly (day player, female, 18-19)
--- Victor (lead, male, 25-30)
--- Sound/Mic/Boom Operator (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Learn more about the short film here