Movies and TV shows casting in San Diego

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May 28, 2025
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Movies and TV shows casting in San Diego

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

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'Dark Files S01E02'

- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Elias Navarro (lead, male, 18-35)
--- Pvt. Ramon Dela Cruz (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: San Diego, California
- Learn more about the documentary here

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'Untitled10'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Havanna (supporting, female, 19-25)
--- Catalina (supporting, female, 22-28)
--- DJ's Sons (day player, male, 16-20)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: San Diego, California
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Mijito'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Michael (supporting, male, 30-40)
--- Jessie (supporting, female, 30-40)
--- Huriel (lead, male, 13-17)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: San Diego, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Untitled Project'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Rick (supporting, male, 35-50)
--- Renee (supporting, female, 13-17)
--- Mick Matthesius (supporting, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: San Diego, California
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Red Flag Reality'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- The Boyfriend (lead, male, 18-28)
--- The Girlfriend (, female, 18-28)
--- The Attractive Friend (, female, 18-28)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: San Diego, California
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Date Me, Maybe'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Attractive & Outgoing Female Models (models, female, 18-25)
--- Attractive & Confident Male Models (models, male, 18-28)
--- Confident & Attractive Males For Dating Show (lead, male, 18-28)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: San Diego, California
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Shore Loser'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jessica (lead, female, 18-40)
--- Sandman (lead, male, 25-50)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: San Diego, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Keelhaul'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Reed (lead, female, 25-35)
--- Stede (lead, male, 27-35)
--- Humphrey (lead, male, 55-65)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: San Diego, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Full Equestrian Contact'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Isla (supporting, female, 18-30)
--- Additional Voices (voiceover, 18-40)
--- Erica (supporting, female, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: San Diego, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Cultured'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Cree (lead, 18-40)
--- Frankie (lead, 18-45)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: San Diego, California
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- 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, California
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The President's Son'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Lucius Quinn (lead, male, 18-26)
--- Liz Hale (lead, female, 18-26)
--- Baron Hunter (supporting, male, 18-26)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Don't Miss Me When I'm Gone'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Daisy Evans (lead, female, 18-24)
--- Owen Gray (lead, male, 18-24)
--- Caleb Miller (lead, male, 18-24)
- Average hourly rate: $88
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, California
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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