Movies and TV shows casting in Sacramento

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Backstage
May 27, 2026
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Movies and TV shows casting in Sacramento

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention 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 Sacramento, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Masc,' Bay Area Crime Drama

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Gerald (lead, male, 22-30)
--- Derek (lead, male, 16-20)
--- Kelsie (lead, female, 20-25)
- Roles pay up to: $750
- Casting locations: Sacramento
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Welcome to Hollywood'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Helen Hawthorne (lead, female, 40-60)
--- Kayla Shields (supporting, female, 19-25)
--- Omar Jennings (lead, male, 20-30)
- Roles pay up to: $450
- Casting locations: Sacramento
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Digital Popstars'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lead Pop Star (lead, female, 15-25)
--- Abigail (Outcast) (lead, female, 15-20)
--- It-Girls, Pop Group (models, female, 15-25)
- Roles pay up to: $1,300
- Casting locations: Sacramento
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Almost Assassin'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Tony (supporting, male, 40-49)
--- Carmela (supporting, female, 40-49)
--- Keith (lead, male, 18-47)
- Roles pay up to: $500
- Casting locations: Sacramento
- Learn more about the short film here

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Dark Fantasy Comedy (Indie Arthouse)

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Miserable Man (supporting, male, 25-40)
--- The Scarab Knight (supporting, 18+)
--- Wizard Cop (supporting, male, 40+)
- Roles pay up to: $500
- Casting locations: Sacramento
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Queen of Black Magic' Web Series

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Nadhiya (Witch) (lead, female, 20-35)
--- Man (supporting, male, 28-35)
--- Acolyte (supporting, female, 30-50)
- Roles pay up to: $4,000
- Casting locations: Sacramento
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Monster In A Bottle'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Monse (lead, female, 6-10)
--- Adult Monse (lead, female, 18-28)
- Casting locations: Sacramento
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Coming of Age Feature Film, Twin Boys

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Sam (supporting, male, 13-15)
--- Brin (supporting, male, 13-15)
- Roles pay up to: $8,436
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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High-Impact Vertical Drama Series

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Lead Female (lead, female, 18-35)
--- Lead Male (lead, male, 18-40)
- Roles pay up to: $6,400
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Open Call for ReelShort Vertical Productions

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Lead Male Types (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Lead Female Types (female, 25-35)
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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