Movies and TV Shows Casting in Missouri

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Movies and TV shows casting in Missouri

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

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'Gym Humor Skits'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- College Aged Actor (lead, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $10
- Casting locations: Saint Joseph, Kansas City, Joplin, St. Louis, Independence
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Octarine'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Emma (day player, female, 10-16)
--- Eileen Rye (lead, female, 18-35)
--- Fang (lead, non-binary, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $56
- Casting locations: St. Louis
- Learn more about the short 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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'The Village' TV series'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- News Anchor / Field Reporter (supporting, 18-100)
--- Officer Aguirre (other, female, 22-45)
--- Governor Almond (other, male, 45-70)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois; Flossmoor, Illinois
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'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: Chicago, Illinois; Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Psychological Horror Dark Fantasy Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Julian (supporting, male, 18-24)
--- Reina (lead, female, 18-24)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the feature film here