Movies and TV shows casting in San Diego

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Backstage
February 4, 2026
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Movies and TV shows casting in San Diego

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 San Diego, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'An Era of Peace'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Hitori (lead, male, 30-55)
--- Ryousei (lead, male, 25-40)
- Roles pay up to: $645
- Casting locations: San Diego
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Before the Golden Throne'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Clara (lead, female, 21-32)
--- Davidi (supporting, male, 50-67)
--- Rajal (supporting, male, 30-49)
- Roles pay up to: $75
- Casting locations: San Diego
- Learn more about the student film here

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'Not One of Us'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Benicio De Luca (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Ralph De Luca (supporting, male, 30-60)
--- Gio (lead, male, 30-50)
- Roles pay up to: $500
- Casting locations: San Diego
- Learn more about the student film here

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'Conveniently In Love'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Ryan (lead, male, non-binary, trans male, 18-30)
--- Spencer (lead, male, non-binary, trans male, 18-30)
--- Tony (supporting, male, 35+)
- Casting locations: San Diego
- Learn more about the student film here

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'Funny You Should Ask,' Game Show Contestants

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Contestants (real people, all genders, 21-45)
- Casting locations: San Diego
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'Tijuana, Todavía'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Trevor (day player, male, 28-35)
--- Chubby Guy (day player, male, 25-30)
--- Tío de Chava (day player, male, 55+)
- Roles pay up to: $500
- Casting locations: San Diego
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Gum'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Heather Peirce (supporting, female, 21-30)
--- Ammon (supporting, male, 18-25)
--- Grace (supporting, female, 18-25)
- Roles pay up to: $1,250
- Casting locations: San Diego
- Learn more about the feature film here

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