Movies and TV shows casting in Raleigh

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Backstage
April 29, 2026
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Movies and TV shows casting in Raleigh

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 Raleigh, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Bored'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Amber (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Shane (lead, male, 18-30)
--- Chase (supporting, male, 18-30)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: Raleigh
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Monstrosity'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Michelle (lead, female, 55-75)
--- Al Senior (lead, male, 50-65)
--- Al Jr. (supporting, male, 15-19)
- Roles pay up to: $32,400
- Casting locations: Raleigh
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Write Time'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Toby Solomon (lead, male, 18-30)
--- Vickie Swanson (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Unnamed Murderer (lead, male, 18-40)
- Casting locations: Raleigh
- Learn more about the student film here

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'PostMortem: The Web Series'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Cultists (supporting, all genders, 18-60)
- Casting locations: Raleigh
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Xander Brand Equilibrium'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Male Talent 1 (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Female Talent 2 (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Male Talent 2 (lead, male, 26-35)
- Casting locations: Raleigh
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'Cookin' With Cowboys'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Host (supporting, female, 35-55)
- Roles pay up to: $75,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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Couples Competition Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Engaged Couples (real people, 21-35)
- Roles pay up to: $1,750
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'Cookin' With Cowboys'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Host (supporting, female, 35-55)
- Roles pay up to: $75,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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High-Impact Vertical Drama Series

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Lead Female (lead, female, 18-35)
--- Lead Male (lead, male, 18-40)
- Roles pay up to: $6,400
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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'Cookin' With Cowboys'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Host (supporting, female, 35-55)
- Roles pay up to: $75,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'DemonCode'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Max (supporting, male, 50-60)
--- Saul (supporting, male, 50-60)
--- Victor (lead, male, 30-45)
- Roles pay up to: $2,400
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Cookin' With Cowboys'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Host (supporting, female, 35-55)
- Roles pay up to: $75,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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