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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'Fortune of Bay'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Isabella Kingsley (supporting, female, 20-30)
--- Mike Monroe (lead, male, 20-30)
--- Production Assistant (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Newport Beach, Los Angeles, Laguna Beach
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Henry'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Samantha (lead, female, 25-55)
--- Factory Farm Lawyer Merrick (lead, male, 35-65)
--- Ingrid (supporting, female, 18-24)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, Santa Monica
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Schism'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Yara (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Mom (lead, female, 50-65)
--- ADVISOR (supporting, male, 50-80)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Glance'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kim (lead, female, 22-22)
--- Dave (supporting, male, 25-25)
--- Belinda (supporting, female, 24-24)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'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

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'Don't Miss Me When I'm Gone'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Daisy Evans (lead, female, 18-24)
--- Owen Gray (lead, male, 18-24)
--- Caleb Miller (lead, male, 18-24)
- Average hourly rate: $88
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Christmas Miracle'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Teenager Cindy ( young adult) (lead, female, 12-31)
--- Young Cindy (lead, female, 7-18)
--- Young Adult Sam (lead, male, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $28
- Casting locations: Solvang, Duarte, 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)
--- Gena (supporting, female, 4-12)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Nostalgic, Heartfelt Film'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Teenage Ensemble (lead, male, 13-20)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, Burbank
- Learn more about the short film here

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'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

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Untitled Sunlight Project'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Sofia (lead, female, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Hollow Hunt'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- The Hunter (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Claire (Victim 2) (supporting, female, 20-34)
--- Victim 1 (supporting, male, 20-35)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Oregon City, Oregon
- Learn more about the short film here

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'I'm Not The Only One'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Driver (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Model (models, female, 18-35)
--- TV Anchor (lead, female, 32-45)
- Average hourly rate: $17
- Casting locations: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Learn more about the feature film here