Movies and TV shows casting in Missouri

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October 15, 2025
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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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'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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'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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'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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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Esperanza'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Whitney (day player, female, 29-35)
--- Trey (day player, male, 35-45)
--- Mike (day player, 45-60)
- Average hourly rate: $63
- Casting locations: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Assassin League Episode II'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- James (lead, male, 21-31)
--- Production Assistant (crew)
--- Lead Stunt Performer (other, male, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $83
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here

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'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

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