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Movies and TV shows casting in North Carolina

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Backstage
February 19, 2025
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Movies and TV shows casting in North Carolina

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

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'History'

- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Lead (lead, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Charlotte
- Learn more about the documentary here

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'Hurt.'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Isaiah (lead, male, 11-14)
--- Young Isaiah (supporting, male, 6-8)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: Charlotte
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Stages'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mandy (lead, female, 21-35)
--- Damon's Dad (supporting, male, 35-50)
--- Teen Damon (supporting, male, 12-17)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Clayton
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Riddle of the Cyclops'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Kenny (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Gary (lead, male, 45-65)
--- Vanessa (lead, female, 26-55)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: New Bern
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Documentary Recreations'

- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Siren (day player, female, 20-35)
--- Marine Biologist (day player, male, 25-45)
--- Knight (day player, female, 20-45)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Asheville
- Learn more about the documentary here

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'The Perfect Partner'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Eve-9 (Eve) (lead, female, 25-50)
--- Lyra-5 (lead, female, 25-40)
--- Sasha-X (lead, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Charlotte
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Nursery Rhyme Duet, Frère Jacques and More'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Lucy (lead, female, 18-100)
--- Mia (lead, female, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $200
- Casting locations: Leland, Wilmington
- Learn more about the short film here

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'JJE (Judge Jury Executioner)'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Speaking Cop Roles (supporting, 18-100)
--- Caleb Zimmerman (supporting, male, 35-50)
--- Cops on Scene (background extra, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Charlotte, Asheville
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Behind Closed Doors'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jesse (lead, male, 26-33)
--- Rose (lead, female, 26-33)
- Average hourly rate: $19
- Casting locations: Charlotte, Greensboro, Wilmington, Raleigh, Winston-Salem
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Masters of the Hunt'

- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Annie (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Elu (lead, female, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $42
- Casting locations: Asheville, Charlotte
- Learn more about the documentary series here

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'Untitled Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Will (supporting, male, 18-29)
--- Ben (lead, male, 21-40)
- Average hourly rate: $16
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Turnt AF'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Clerk (day player, 18-40)
--- Cop (day player, 18-100)
--- Nurse (day player, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Neighbors'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Ada (lead, female, 21-28)
--- Jacob (lead, male, 40-55)
--- Karen (lead, female, 35-55)
- Average hourly rate: $38
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Laplace'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Foss (supporting, male, 30-50)
--- Nyx (day player, female, 18-25)
--- Corrin (lead, female, 20-35)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the short film here

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