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.

'Experimental Hospital Film'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Nurse – Any Gender (supporting, 18-35)
--- Young Adult to Middle Age – Male (lead, male, 20-40)
--- Middle-Aged Adults – Male (lead, 40-60)
- Average hourly rate: $33
- Casting locations: Cedar Rapids
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Running to Greatness'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Cousin (, male, 18-30)
--- Autumn (supporting, female, 18-100)
--- Opponent (supporting, male, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Des Moines
- Learn more about the feature film here

'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

'Love to Love You Baby'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Extras (background extra, 21-100)
--- Kurt (day player, male, 25-100)
--- Tina (lead, female, 21-30)
- Average hourly rate: $33
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here

'Vertical Mini-Drama Series'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Will (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Sasha (lead, female, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $106
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the scripted show here

'Cotton Eye Joe,' Horror Feature'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Blair (lead, female, 18-29)
--- Stu (lead, male, 18-29)
--- Cheri (supporting, female, 18-29)
- Average hourly rate: $36
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the feature film here