Movies and TV shows casting in Toronto

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

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

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'Lake Patrol: The Movie'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jack Ferguson (lead, male, 18-27)
--- Annie Desjardin (lead, female, 19-25)
--- Alvin McKenzie (lead, male, 45-60)
- Roles pay up to: $340
- Casting locations: Toronto
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Jay'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jay (lead, male, 25-32)
--- Annie (lead, female, 25-32)
--- Damon (supporting, male, 50-60)
- Roles pay up to: $600
- Casting locations: Toronto
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Summer in the Meadow'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Wyatt (lead, male, 33-39)
--- Myoki (supporting, female, 11-14)
--- Maima (lead, female, 50-65)
- Roles pay up to: $1,000
- Casting locations: Toronto
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'From Busk Till Dawn,' Dance Comedy Short

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Dancer #1 (lead, 22-36)
--- Dancer #2 (lead, 22-36)
- Roles pay up to: $40
- Casting locations: Toronto
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Let Me In! Let Me In!'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lyla Mortenson (lead, female, 28-40)
- Roles pay up to: $2,000
- Casting locations: Toronto
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Surefire'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Joey (lead, male, 50-68)
--- Benny (lead, male, 20-30)
--- Humphrey Bogart Man (lead, male, 35-60)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: Toronto
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Windfall'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Amara (lead, female, 18-45)
--- Lewis (lead, male, 18-35)
--- Roman (lead, male, 18-23)
- Roles pay up to: $600
- Casting locations: Toronto
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Lights Out: Who's Out' Vertical Thriller Series

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Richard (lead, male, 40-50)
--- Mia (lead, female, 25-30)
--- Liam (lead, male, 25-30)
- Casting: worldwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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GoodShort App Vertical Micro-Series

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Female Talent (lead, female, 18+)
--- Male Talent (lead, male, 18+)
- Casting: worldwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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'Last Resort'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Emilia (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Casting: worldwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Anthony Aibel's 'Anxieties'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Therapist of the Therapist (supporting, 30-65)
--- Patients (day player, 18+)
--- The Therapist of the Therapist's Therapist (supporting, 40-80)
- Casting: worldwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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