
Movies and TV shows casting in Akron
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 Akron, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

'My Dog...'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Rachel (lead, female, 21-31)
--- Alec (supporting, male, 21-31)
--- Sheridan (supporting, female, 21-31)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Akron, Ohio
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Visions,' Crew'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Film Editor (crew)
--- Sound Editor (crew)
--- Production Assistant (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Akron, Ohio
- Learn more about the short film here

'The Girl With No Talent'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Charlotte (lead, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Untitled Feature Film'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Henry (supporting, male, 21-45)
--- Ben (lead, male, 21-40)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Picture Perfect'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jackie (supporting, female, 30-45)
--- Michael (supporting, male, 18-21)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Detroit, Michigan; Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Learn more about the short film here

'Greater Pittsburgh Magazine,' Online Personality/Vlogger'
- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Vlogger (content creators & real people, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

'Young Men'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Elvis (supporting, male, 18-24)
--- Thomas (supporting, male, 18-24)
--- Camron (supporting, male, 18-24)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here