
Movies and TV shows casting in Louisiana
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 Louisiana, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

'Noble Silence'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Daniel (lead, male, 50-60)
--- Kristy (lead, female, 50-60)
--- Meditation Retreat Leader (lead, 29-45)
- Average hourly rate: $10
- Casting locations: Alexandria
- Learn more about the short film here

'As Written'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Book Launch Audience (background extra, female, male, 18-65)
--- Paparazzi and Fans (background extra, 20-40)
--- Injured Woman (background extra, female, 20-30)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: New Orleans
- Learn more about the short film here

'Night Owl'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Billy Jackson (supporting, male, 26-37)
--- Richard Marx (lead, male, 26-35)
--- Rochelle Johnson (lead, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: New Orleans, Kenner, Baton Rouge, Ponchatoula
- Learn more about the feature film here

'End-gaged'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Extras (background extra, 18-100)
--- Angela Horne (lead, female, 23-30)
--- Troy Mitchell (lead, male, 25-32)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Kenner, New Orleans
- Learn more about the feature film here

'As Written' (Updated Spec)'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Victor Watson (Black and White) (supporting, male, 25-35)
--- Childhood Morozov (day player, 12-14)
--- Ballet Judges (day player, 30-50)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: New Orleans
- Learn more about the short film here

'The House by the Marsh'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Matt (lead, male, 18-100)
--- Casandra Tracy (lead, female, 18-100)
--- Jen (lead, female, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New Orleans
- Learn more about the feature film here

''The Chartreuse Canary; or How Do You Feel About Birdie Barnes?''
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ransom (supporting, female, male, 25-35)
--- Birdie Barnes (lead, female, 25-35)
--- Max (supporting, male, 30-40)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New Orleans
- Learn more about the feature film here
'The Vivid Imagination of David Thursby'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Greta Thursby (lead, female, 25-50)
--- David Thursby (lead, male, 40-70)
--- The Drifter (supporting, male, 30-70)
- Average hourly rate: $38
- Casting locations: Shreveport
- 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: New Orleans
- Learn more about the scripted show here

'My Kids'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lily (lead, female, 35-60)
--- Joe (supporting, female, male, 35-60)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New Orleans
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Modern Romance Film'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- John (lead, male, 20-32)
--- Lynnette (lead, female, 20-28)
--- Betty (supporting, female, 28-60)
- Average hourly rate: $17
- Casting locations: Dallas, Texas; Royse City, Texas
- Learn more about the feature film here

'The Perfect Partner'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Eve-9 (Eve) (lead, female, 25-50)
--- Lyra-5 (lead, female, 25-40)
--- Sasha-X (lead, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Austin, Texas
- Learn more about the feature film here

'The Barbershop'
- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Crew (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $68
- Casting locations: Austin, Texas
- Learn more about the documentary series here