Movies and TV shows casting in Iowa

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May 21, 2025
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Movies and TV shows casting in Iowa

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 Iowa, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Fashion Killerz'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Raine (Sabrina "Raine") (lead, female, 24-35)
--- Cherry (Jocelyn "Cherry Riot") (lead, female, 24-35)
--- Nova (Vanessa "Nova Vee") (lead, female, 24-35)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Iowa Falls, Dubuque
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Lowball'

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

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'Spider-Man: Fallout,' Fan-Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Extras (background extra, 10-70)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Anonymous'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Juan (supporting, male, 23-27)
--- Sarah Moore (supporting, female, 40-60)
--- Dr. Ava Morales (lead, female, 35-50)
- Average hourly rate: $26
- Casting locations: University Park, Illinois; Chicago, Illinois; Monee, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here

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'From Darkness into Being'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ric (supporting, male, 25-45)
--- Simon (supporting, male, 25-45)
--- Amari (lead, male, 30-45)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois; South Elgin, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here

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'This Is My Body'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Documentary Subject (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, trans female, trans male, 21-100)
--- Second Camera Op (crew)
--- Intimacy Coordinator (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here

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