Movies and TV shows casting in Pennsylvania

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June 10, 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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'Death Can Be a Funny Business'

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

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'The Phoenix Brush'

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Sarah (lead, female, 35-45)
--- Julian (lead, male, 35-45)
--- Mark (lead, male, 35-45)
- Roles pay up to: $4,000
- Casting locations: Richmond, VA; New York, NY; Washington, DC; Charlotte, NC; Philadelphia, PA
- Learn more about the vertical series 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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'I Don't Care I Like Her'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Youngboy (supporting, male, 19-27)
--- Librarian (day player, all genders, 35+)
- Casting locations: Washington, DC; Richmond, VA; Alexandria, VA; Wilmington, DE; New York, NY
- Learn more about the short film here

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'For Nicole'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Seth Winter (supporting, male, 7-10)
--- Nathan (supporting, male, 7-10)
--- Shawna (day player, female, 24-25)
- 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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'The Intensive'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mikey (lead, male, 17-23)
--- Taylor (lead, female, 17-22)
- Roles pay up to: $900
- Casting locations: New York City, NY; Boston, MA; Philadelphia, PA
- Learn more about the feature film here

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"Something To Survive For"

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Alex (lead, male, 15-20)
--- Jason (supporting, male, 15-20)
--- Jim (supporting, male, 35-55)
- Casting locations: Easton, PA; Bethlehem, PA; Allentown, PA; Harrisburg, PA; Lancaster, PA
- Learn more about the student film here

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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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Horror Feature Film

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Linda (lead, female, 40-65)
--- Marley (lead, male, 22-32)
--- Phantom (lead, male, 20-30)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: New York City, NY; Jersey City, NJ; Philadelphia, PA; Boston, MA
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Barry Farm-Hillsdale Campaign Films

- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Narrator (lead, male, 40-60)
--- Modern Woman (lead, female, 30-45)
--- Modern Boy (lead, male, 5-8)
- Roles pay up to: $400
- Casting locations: Brooklyn, NY; New York, NY; Washington, DC; Philadelphia, PA; Boston, MA
- Learn more about the documentary series here

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'I'm Sorry, Matt 06'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kat (lead, female, 22-32)
--- Viv (lead, female, 40-65)
--- Charlotte (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $8,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'I'm Sorry, Matt 06'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kat (lead, female, 22-32)
--- Viv (lead, female, 40-65)
--- Charlotte (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $8,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'I'm Sorry, Matt 06'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kat (lead, female, 22-32)
--- Viv (lead, female, 40-65)
--- Charlotte (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $8,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Open Call for ReelShort Vertical Productions

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Lead Male Types (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Lead Female Types (female, 25-35)
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'I'm Sorry, Matt 06'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kat (lead, female, 22-32)
--- Viv (lead, female, 40-65)
--- Charlotte (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $8,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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