
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.

'He Gets What He Wants'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jacob (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Lisa (lead, female, 18-24)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the short film here

'Untitled Game Show'
- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Game Show Mock Contestant (lead, 18-42)
- Average hourly rate: $55
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the reality TV show 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

'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

'The Impossible Number'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Brad (supporting, male, 20-30)
--- Student (day player, 20-30)
--- Layla (lead, female, 20-30)
- Average hourly rate: $14
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Urban Muse'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Dutch (lead, female, 15-22)
--- trevor (lead, male, 11-15)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: San Francisco, Los Angeles
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Gum'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Eden (lead, female, 18-24)
--- Mary (supporting, female, 18-23)
--- Ammon (supporting, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Dark Night'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jenifer (lead, female, 22-30)
--- Alex (lead, male, 22-30)
--- David (lead, male, 30-50)
- Average hourly rate: $38
- Casting locations: San Francisco, Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film here

'The Starfish'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kiki (supporting, female, 18-25)
--- Ray (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Rick (supporting, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film here

'No Sweat'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jackie (supporting, female, 25-33)
--- Washington (supporting, male, 30-40)
--- Gas Station Attendant (supporting, male, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Untitled Feature Film'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Will (supporting, male, 18-29)
--- Henry (supporting, male, 21-45)
- Average hourly rate: $16
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film here

'The Eagle'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Victor Deming (lead, 24-60)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Generation Alpha Research Video'
- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Generation Alpha Participant (chorus ensemble, male, 11-14)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Phoenix, Arizona; Tempe, Arizona; Mesa, Arizona
- Learn more about the documentary here

'Satan's Secretary'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Cameron (lead, 18-50)
--- Brook (supporting, female, gender-nonconforming, 18-35)
--- Satan (lead, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $11
- Casting locations: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Learn more about the short film here

'DoorSlasher'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Zane (supporting, male, 18-30)
--- Piper (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Ellie (supporting, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Las Vegas, Nevada; Henderson, Nevada
- Learn more about the scripted show here