
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.

'Octarine'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Eileen Rye (lead, female, 18-35)
--- Emma (day player, female, 10-16)
--- Fang (lead, non-binary, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: St. Louis
- Learn more about the short film here

'The Country Doctor,' KS + MO Local Roles'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Dr. Ballard (supporting, male, 55-100)
--- Jerry (day player, male, 18-100)
--- Kip (day player, male, 55-100)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Kansas City
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Tesseract'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Samirah (lead, female, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Kansas City
- Learn more about the short film here

'Untitled Feature Film'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ben (lead, male, 21-40)
--- Charlotte (lead, female, 21-40)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'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

'Freedom of the Press'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Gunner (supporting, male, 28-50)
--- Rifleman (supporting, male, 26-55)
--- Production Assistant/Craft Services (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $42
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here

'Sonder'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Anthony (lead, male, 20-30)
--- Alex (lead, female, 20-30)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Conway, Arkansas
- Learn more about the short film here

'Anonymous'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Juan (supporting, male, 23-27)
--- Dr. Ava Morales (lead, female, 35-50)
--- Sarah Moore (supporting, female, 40-60)
- Average hourly rate: $26
- Casting locations: University Park, Illinois; Chicago, Illinois; Monee, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here