Movies and TV shows casting in Charlotte

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Backstage
June 10, 2026
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Movies and TV shows casting in Charlotte

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention 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 Charlotte, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'For Us'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Sonía (lead, female, 30-39)
--- Elíana (lead, female, 9-12)
--- Elíana's Older Sister (supporting, female, 20-29)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: Charlotte
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Grace: A Story of Family and Forgiveness'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Zora Peters (lead, female, 21-35)
--- Bill Peters (lead, male, 46-62)
- Roles pay up to: $250
- Casting locations: Charlotte
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Sourwood'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Neil Morgan (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Sawyer Morgan (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Tom Hargrove (supporting, 30-50)
- Roles pay up to: $3,500
- Casting locations: Charlotte
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Phoenix Brush'

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Sarah (lead, female, 35-45)
--- Julian (lead, male, 35-45)
--- Mark (supporting, male, 35-45)
- Roles pay up to: $4,000
- Casting locations: Charlotte
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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'Divine Colors'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Hatchell Price (lead, male, 21-29)
--- Franny Price (lead, female, 21-29)
--- Mickey Price (lead, male, 21-29)
- Roles pay up to: $1,000
- Casting locations: Charlotte
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Shepherds' Pie'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Elder Duane (supporting, male, 35-55)
--- Bartender (supporting, female, 40-60)
--- Sharon (supporting, female, 40-60)
- Roles pay up to: $600
- Casting locations: Charlotte
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Death of Old Ray'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Louise (lead, female, 30-50)
--- Willy (lead, male, 50-70)
--- Audra (supporting, female, 18-25)
- Roles pay up to: $150
- Casting locations: Charlotte
- Learn more about the feature film here

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New Dating Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Singles With A Secret (real people, 21-37)
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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New Dating Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Singles With A Secret (real people, 21-37)
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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New Dating Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Singles With A Secret (real people, 21-37)
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'The Dade Massacre'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Major Francis L. Dade (lead, male, 40-50)
--- Osceola (lead, male, 28-35)
--- Private Ransom Clark (lead, male, 22-30)
- Roles pay up to: $1,500
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Untitled Friendship Feature Film

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Young Sara (lead, female, 6-12)
--- Young Sarah (lead, female, 6-12)
- Roles pay up to: $1,514
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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New Dating Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Singles With A Secret (real people, 21-37)
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'Friends with Biases'

- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Politically Open Americans (real people, 21-55)
- Roles pay up to: $1,600
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the documentary series here

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