Movies and TV shows casting in North Carolina

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Backstage
May 21, 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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'Do Me a Favor'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Alessia (lead, female, trans female, 18-23)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Winston-Salem
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Untitled Short Film Premonition Scene'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Actress (supporting, female, 25-50)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Charlotte
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Belle & Beau'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Beau (lead, 25-25)
--- Belle (lead, 21-21)
--- Dr. Knotweed (supporting, 50-60)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Charlotte
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Tone Deaf'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ian (lead, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Raleigh
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Riddle of the Cyclops'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Kenny (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Beth (lead, female, 18-26)
--- Vanessa (lead, female, 26-55)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: New Bern
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Dating'

- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Documentary Participant (lead, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: Charlotte
- 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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'The Road Ahead'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Kylie Lynn or Kevin Ray Yates (supporting, female, male, 14-18)
--- Alicia Mary Johnson (lead, female, 30-50)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Greenville
- Learn more about the short film here

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'On Earth As It Is In Heaven'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Interviewee (day player, 35-55)
--- Newscaster (day player, 45-65)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Wilmington, Greensboro, Charlotte
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Fries and a Felony'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Heidi Griffin (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Nate (supporting, male, 18-25)
--- Charlie Rich (lead, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Brevard
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
--- 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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'Surrogate Mother'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mary (lead, female, 28-43)
--- Shela (supporting, female, 18-26)
--- Izabella (lead, female, 30-45)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Taste of Blood'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Vivian (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Mark (lead, male, 18-30)
--- Count Caspien (supporting, male, 40-60)
- Average hourly rate: $156
- Casting locations: Savannah, Georgia
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Unplugged'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Susan (supporting, female, 18-100)
--- Raleek (supporting, male, 18-25)
--- Mimi (supporting, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $11
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the feature film here

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