Movies and TV shows casting in Hawaii

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Backstage
May 13, 2026
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Movies and TV shows casting in Hawaii

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

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'Play Like a Girl,' Pilot

- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Surf Instructor (real people, female, 18+)
- Roles pay up to: $108
- Casting locations: Honolulu, HI
- Learn more about the documentary series here

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Teen Drama - Hawaiian Locals

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Hawaii Locals (real people, all genders, 18-25)
- Casting locations: Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI; Marine Corps Base Hawaii - MCBH, HI; Honolulu, HI; Hilo, HI; Honomu, HI
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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Bad Day Bad Life - exploring mental health issues in late 20s

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Skeeter (lead, male, 22-32)
- Casting locations: Honolulu, HI
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Pack Rat'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Noah (lead, male, 30-35)
--- Charlene (lead, female, 25-30)
--- Quincy (supporting, 40-50)
- Roles pay up to: $14,388
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Untitled Music Biopic

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Aria (lead, female, 18-21)
--- Social Media Dancers (supporting, all genders, 11-25)
--- Social Media Singers (supporting, 11-25)
- Roles pay up to: $21,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Birds of a Feather'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ruby (lead, female, 7-10)
- Roles pay up to: $2,400
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Pack Rat'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Noah (lead, male, 30-35)
--- Charlene (lead, female, 25-30)
--- Quincy (supporting, 40-50)
- Roles pay up to: $14,388
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Look Inside'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Nicole Monroe (lead, female, 20-33)
--- Julian Jones (lead, male, 21-35)
--- Mason Colloway (lead, male, 17-30)
- Roles pay up to: $2,400
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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