Movies and TV shows casting in California

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April 9, 2025

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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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'Where We Meet'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Naomi (lead, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: West Hollywood, Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'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

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'Ocean Lady'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- OL (supporting, female, 20-65)
--- Jacob (lead, male, 35-50)
--- Skip (lead, male, 50-70)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Petty Crimes - Feature Film/News Thriller'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Angel (supporting, female, 21-30)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Studio City, Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Florida Man'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Claire (lead, female, 18-22)
--- David Ross (lead, male, 18-24)
--- Samara (supporting, female, 18-22)
- Average hourly rate: $21
- 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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'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: Los Angeles, San Francisco
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Mental'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Tatiana (supporting, female, 18-35)
--- Donnie Darrington (supporting, male, 30-50)
--- Robin (supporting, male, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $105
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- 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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'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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'Lowball'

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

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'The Girl With No Talent'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Steve Cam (supporting, male, 35-45)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'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

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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

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'Discovery Channel Historical Reenactment, Las Vegas'

- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Child (lead, 3-17)
--- Man (lead, male, 18-100)
--- Woman (lead, female, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Henderson, Nevada; Boulder City, Nevada; Goodsprings, Nevada
- Learn more about the documentary series here