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

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'The Chatter'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Chatter (lead, male, 30-42)
--- Guy (supporting, male, 35-50)
--- Sedona (supporting, female, 20-30)
- Roles pay up to: $1,500
- Casting locations: Burbank, CA; Los Angeles, CA
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Permanent Skull'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ana (lead, female, 32-42)
- Roles pay up to: $2,400
- Casting locations: San Diego, CA; Los Angeles, CA
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Kanta'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Joseph (lead, male, 20-23)
--- The Tikbalang (lead, 18-30)
--- Janet (supporting, female, 25-29)
- Roles pay up to: $1,200
- Casting locations: Auditions: Mar 21, 2026 in San Francisco, CA
- Learn more about the short film here

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Kinda Love

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- San Ikari (lead, female, 23-39)
--- Genet Jones (lead, female, 20-32)
--- Kid (supporting, 7-10)
- Roles pay up to: $400
- Casting locations: Oakland, CA; San Jose, CA; San Francisco, CA; Sacramento, CA
- Learn more about the short film here

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Talkshow about Communication

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Couples (real people, 18+)
- Roles pay up to: $750
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA; Riverside, CA; Long Beach, CA; Pasadena, CA
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'The Greatest Lie'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Militia Soldier (background / extra, 20-49)
--- Senior Citizen (background / extra, 55-79)
--- Citizen (background / extra, 25-45)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: San Francisco, CA; San Jose, CA; Daly City, CA
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Let's Make A Deal' Season 18

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Contestant/s (real people, all genders, 18+)
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA; Palm Springs, CA
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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Untitled Half-Hour Comedy Pilot

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Principal Davey (supporting, male, 35-55)
--- Marcus' Mom (supporting, female, 30-45)
--- Sister Barbara (supporting, female, 55-75)
- Roles pay up to: $2,100
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Say My Name'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Tania (lead, female, 18-22)
--- Teacher (supporting, male, 30-50)
--- Boss (supporting, female, 27-50)
- Casting locations: Riverside, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Orange, CA; Moreno Valley, CA
- Learn more about the student film here

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'Phases'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Grandpa (lead, male, 55-75)
--- Young Ian (lead, male, 5-12)
--- Ian (lead, male, 12-16)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: San Diego, CA
- Learn more about the student film here

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'Mini Adventures With Strangers,' YouTube Series

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Host/On‑Camera Personality (real people, all genders, 18+)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Painted with L.O.V.E.'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lilly (lead, female, 22-30)
--- Patrick Jones (lead, 25-35)
--- Lois (supporting, female, 22-30)
- Roles pay up to: $10,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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NASCAR x Coronado Promo

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Pilot 1 (Rowdy) (supporting, male, 30-45)
--- Pilot 2 (Peaches) (supporting, female, 25-40)
--- Pilot 3 ('Stache) (supporting, male, 21-30)
- Roles pay up to: $6,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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CLOUT CHASERS: THE VIRAL HOUSE Streaming on Room 808 TV

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Host (models, female, 18-40)
- Roles pay up to: $25,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'The Lost Healer'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- The Marksman (supporting, male, 35-45)
--- Captain Malryn (supporting, male, 32-45)
--- King Ardan (supporting, male, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $3,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here