Movies and TV shows casting in Toronto

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Backstage
March 25, 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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'The Collection Agent'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mrs. Smeagol (supporting, female, 18-40)
- Roles pay up to: $120
- Casting locations: Toronto
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Narrative Short Film

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Girlfriend (supporting, female, 23-37)
--- Friend - Male (Japanese/Mixed-Japanese) (supporting, male, 23-37)
--- Friend - Female (supporting, female, 23-37)
- Roles pay up to: $500
- Casting locations: Toronto
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Seeing Someone'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Benjamin (lead, male, 28-32)
--- Heather (lead, female, 28-32)
--- Landlord (supporting, male, 35-45)
- Roles pay up to: $1,110
- Casting locations: Toronto
- Learn more about the short film here

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'I Dream of Whirling'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Esra (lead, female, 25-35)
--- Yasemin (supporting, female, 50-60)
- Roles pay up to: $6,300
- Casting locations: Toronto
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Blind Dating 7 Toxic Guys'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Toxic Male Contestant (real people, male, 20-36)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: Toronto
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'Pickleball Battle'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Lucille (lead, female, 65+)
--- Carl (day player, male, 40-60)
--- Bill (lead, male, 65+)
- Roles pay up to: $250
- Casting locations: Toronto
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Who Killed Darcy Dozen?'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Clay Key (lead, male, 18-23)
--- Detective Bruce Key (lead, male, 39-55)
--- Travis (lead, male, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $2,200
- Casting locations: Toronto
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Amazon Prime's Competition Show "Fallout Shelter"

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Single Men and Women (real people, 21+)
--- Professional Actor (lead, 21+)
--- Professional Model (models, 21+)
- Casting: worldwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show 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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Amazon Prime's Competition Show "Fallout Shelter"

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Single Men and Women (real people, 21+)
--- Professional Actor (lead, 21+)
--- Professional Model (models, 21+)
- Casting: worldwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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Amazon Prime's Competition Show "Fallout Shelter"

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Single Men and Women (real people, 21+)
--- Professional Actor (lead, 21+)
--- Professional Model (models, 21+)
- Casting: worldwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'American Nails'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ippo (supporting, male, 18-25)
--- Mother (supporting, female, 21-31)
- Casting: worldwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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