Movies and TV Shows Casting in Iowa

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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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'Willie the Westie'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Phillip John (lead, male, 55-75)
--- Kingston (lead, male, 8-11)
--- Kingston's Mom (day player, female, 36-45)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Clarence
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The UnNamed'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Agent Danielle Roland (lead, female, 21-35)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Johnston
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Riverlight'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Marie Miller (lead, female, 15-20)
--- Jake Harper (lead, male, 15-21)
--- Sheriff Drake (lead, male, 40-56)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Iowa City, Dubuque
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Untitled Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Will (supporting, male, 18-29)
--- Charlotte (lead, female, 21-40)
- Average hourly rate: $16
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Eagle'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ellie Hope (lead, female, 15-24)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'My Literal Dream Job' Purdue Global'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Cybersecurity Worker (supporting, 30-40)
--- Nurse/ Barista (supporting, female, 25-30)
--- Businessman (supporting, male, 30-32)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Dues'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Winslow (supporting, male, 17-22)
--- Maegan (lead, female, 15-22)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Monster Season 3'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Background w/ Shaved/Bald Heads (background extra, 18-60)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Woodstock, Illinois; Momence, Illinois
- Learn more about the scripted show here