Movies and TV Shows Casting in Mississippi

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Movies and TV shows casting in Mississippi

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

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'How to Be a Proper 3rd'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Dylan (lead, 18-100)
--- Elizabeth (lead, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Ridgeland
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Death Rides a Pale Horse'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Enola (lead, female, 24-34)
- Average hourly rate: $27
- Casting locations: Columbus
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
- 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: short film
- Roles:
--- Extras (background extra, 10-70)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the short film here

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'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: Kenner, Louisiana; Ponchatoula, Louisiana; Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'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: $37
- Casting locations: Shreveport, Louisiana
- Learn more about the short film here

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'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: England, Arkansas; New Orleans, Louisiana
- Learn more about the scripted show here