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Movies and TV shows casting in Michigan

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Backstage
February 19, 2025
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Movies and TV shows casting in Michigan

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

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'Moving On'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- James Brogdon (lead, male, 22-26)
--- Edward (supporting, male, 21-26)
--- Dorothy (supporting, female, 22-24)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: New Buffalo
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Picture Perfect'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jackie (supporting, female, 30-40)
--- John (supporting, male, 35-50)
--- Richard (supporting, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Macomb, Ann Arbor, Pontiac, Detroit
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Philia'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Milo (lead, 12-18)
--- Ila (lead, 12-18)
--- Dad (supporting, 35-50)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Grand Rapids, Detroit, Lansing
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Dead Weight'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- David (lead, male, 25-32)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Allendale
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Transfigured'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mark (lead, male, 25-50)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Holland, Muskegon, Grand Rapids
- Learn more about the short 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: Detroit
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Parallel'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ruthie Smith (lead, 20-25)
--- Maria (lead, female, 20-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Allendale, Grand Rapids
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Bloodhail'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Barry (lead, male, 20-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Grand Rapids
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Love, Mom'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jacob (lead, male, 18-24)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Grand Rapids, Allendale
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Neighborhood'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Dominic (Dom) Belgate (lead, male, 20-30)
--- Marcus Freeman (lead, male, 20-30)
--- Casey Freeman (supporting, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Detroit
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Untitled Feature Film'

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

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Lottery Ticket'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Landlord (lead, male, 21-45)
--- Lizzi (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Sergeant - Educated and Experienced Police Officer (lead, 21-50)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'A Tale of Two'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Hugo (supporting, male, 35-50)
--- Sable (supporting, male, 40-50)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Indianapolis, Indiana; Cincinnati, Ohio
- Learn more about the short film here

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'In A Blink'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jade (lead, female, 24-40)
--- Natasha (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Sheryl (lead, 19-35)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Learn more about the feature film here

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