Movies and TV shows casting in San Diego

Written by:
Backstage
May 27, 2026
Media_Photos // Shutterstock
This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker Media.

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.

1 / 14
Media_Photos // Shutterstock

'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: San Diego
- Learn more about the feature film here

2 / 14
Grusho Anna // Shutterstock

'Let's Make A Deal' Season 18

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

3 / 14
muratart // Shutterstock

'Ad Free'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Maya (lead, female, 18-28)
- Casting locations: San Diego
- Learn more about the short film here

4 / 14
Media_Photos // Shutterstock

Untitled Horror Comedy Short

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Joe (lead, male, 50-75)
--- Katy (day player, female, 18-28)
--- Leo (day player, male, 45-65)
- Roles pay up to: $1,250
- Casting locations: San Diego
- Learn more about the short film here

5 / 14
Gorodenkoff // Shutterstock

'Slip 14'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Girl (supporting, female, 7-11)
--- Jim (supporting, male, 40-55)
- Roles pay up to: $500
- Casting locations: San Diego
- Learn more about the short film here

6 / 14
Grusho Anna // Shutterstock

Dramabox Production ATL03

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- College Student (background / extra, 18-30)
--- Professors (background / extra, 35-68)
- Roles pay up to: $120
- Casting locations: San Diego
- Learn more about the vertical series here

7 / 14
Grusho Anna // Shutterstock

'Will You Cheat?' Dating Show

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Contestant (lead, female, 18-27)
--- Contestant (lead, male, 18-27)
--- Contestant (real people, female, 18-27)
- Roles pay up to: $300
- Casting locations: San Diego
- Learn more about the scripted show here

8 / 14
guruXOX // Shutterstock

'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

9 / 14
Dpongvit // Shutterstock

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

10 / 14
Grusho Anna // Shutterstock

'Take Me to Ithaca'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ford Young (lead, male, 45-60)
--- Wild Bob (supporting, male, 50-65)
--- Charlie (supporting, male, 50-65)
- Roles pay up to: $4,200
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

11 / 14
Grusho Anna // Shutterstock

'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

12 / 14
Gorodenkoff // Shutterstock

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

13 / 14
Tikkyshop // Shutterstock

Lead Female On-Camera Role

- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Lead Female On-Camera Role (lead, female, 22-32)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the documentary here

14 / 14
KinoMasterskaya // Shutterstock

'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

Trending Now