Movies and TV shows casting in Pennsylvania

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

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 Pennsylvania and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Me and My Daddy'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mish (lead, male, 6-11)
--- Jay (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Cindy (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $4,900
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; Louisville, KY; Lexington, KY; Bowling Green, KY
- Learn more about the short film here

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Animated TV Series Table Read - Actors Needed | Heard First Event

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- HAZEL - Series 1 (lead, female, 12-15)
--- MAISIE - Series 1 (lead, female, 12-15)
--- RODNEY - Series 1 (lead, male, 12-15)
- Roles pay up to: $60
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, PA; Camden, NJ
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'No Forgiveness Here'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Man (lead, 28-40)
--- Woman/Succubus (lead, female, 25-40)
--- Officer Kresak (supporting, female, 30-50)
- Roles pay up to: $450
- Casting locations: Pittsburgh, PA
- Learn more about the short film here

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'For Nicole'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Nicole Casper-Winter (lead, female, 24-30)
--- Seth Winter (supporting, male, 7-10)
--- Nathan (supporting, male, 7-10)
- Roles pay up to: $150
- Casting locations: Beverly Hills, CA; Philadelphia, PA; Baltimore, MD; Washington, DC; New York City, NY
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Tokophobia'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Riley (lead, female, trans female, 21-32)
--- Doctor (supporting, male, 45-60)
- Casting locations: Pittsburgh, PA
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Wishful Thinking'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Nick (lead, male, 20-30)
--- Genie Cop (supporting, male, 25-40)
--- Dude (supporting, male, 20-30)
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, PA
- Learn more about the short film here

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'AREDSQUARE'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Nick (lead, male, 18-27)
--- Amber (lead, female, 18-27)
--- A. (lead, male, non-binary, androgyne, 20-28)
- Casting locations: New York City, NY; Harrisburg, PA; Hershey, PA; Philadelphia, PA; Allentown, PA
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Black Reverie'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- The Man (lead, male, 28-50)
--- The Elderly (lead, female, 45-80)
--- The Young Man (lead, male, 15-28)
- Casting locations: Pittsburgh, PA; New York City, NY
- Learn more about the student film here

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'Death Can Be a Funny Business'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Comedian (supporting, male, 21-29)
- Roles pay up to: $700
- Casting locations: Pittsburgh, PA
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Forever Young'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Maria (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Paul (lead, male, 30-45)
--- Doctor Kirk (lead, male, 55-70)
- Roles pay up to: $800
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, PA; Scranton, PA; Allentown, PA
- Learn more about the student 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 locations: 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 locations: 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 locations: 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 locations: 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 locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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