Movies and TV shows casting in Toronto

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Backstage
May 6, 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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'A Dangerous Man's Love'

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Chloe Hayes (lead, female, 20-25)
--- Damon Kane (lead, male, 30-35)
- Roles pay up to: $3,250
- Casting locations: Toronto
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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'Eskape the Town'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Town Resident (day player, all genders, 25-65)
- Roles pay up to: $300
- Casting locations: Toronto
- Learn more about the short film here

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Horror Feature Film

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Marley (lead, male, 40-70)
--- Leonard (lead, male, 25-40)
--- Khalil (lead, male, 18-26)
- Roles pay up to: $1,400
- Casting locations: Toronto
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Shed'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Cult Leader (lead, female, 30-60)
--- Town Locals (background / extra, female, male, 20-40)
--- Mansion Staff (day player, male, 25-30)
- Roles pay up to: $400
- Casting locations: Toronto
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Online Awareness Video

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Little Kid (lead, female, male, 5-13)
--- Kidnapper (lead, male, 18-55)
--- Helpful Citizens (lead, all genders, 18-55)
- Roles pay up to: $40
- Casting locations: Toronto
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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Online Awareness Video

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Little Kid (lead, female, male, 5-13)
--- Kidnapper (lead, male, 18-55)
--- Helpful Citizens (lead, all genders, 18-55)
- Roles pay up to: $40
- Casting locations: Toronto
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Maneater'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mina (lead, female, 20-30)
--- Sean (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Dr. Beaumont (supporting, all genders, 40-70)
- Roles pay up to: $640
- 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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'Uncanny Valley High'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Sarah (lead, female, 14-25)
- Casting: worldwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Falling for the Underground King'

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Dean (lead, male, 22-35)
--- Nora (lead, female, 18-25)
- Casting: worldwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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'A Dangerous Man's Love'

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Chloe Hayes (lead, female, 22-30)
--- Damon Kane (lead, male, 26-30)
- Casting: worldwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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'I Dream of Pizza'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Roberto (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Miles (supporting, male, 18-25)
- Casting: worldwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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