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Movies and TV shows casting in Pennsylvania

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Backstage for Backstage
April 9, 2025
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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, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Route 53'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Amani Carter (lead, female, 18-22)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Philadelphia
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Lana'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- The Man (supporting, male, non-binary, trans male, 24-40)
--- Lana (lead, female, non-binary, trans female, 25-60)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Philadelphia
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Divine Direction'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Tv Show Announcer (day player, female, 30-50)
--- Billy O' Neal (day player, male, 20-40)
--- Supermarket Clerk (day player, female, 18-50)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Philadelphia
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Bollywood Movie, Back up Dancers'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Backup Dancers (background extra, female, 21-33)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Philadelphia
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Novel Promotion Character Shoot'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Clare (models, female, 18-26)
--- Stacia Rose (lead, female, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Hershey, Harrisburg, Port Carbon
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Brotherhood'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Larry (day player, male, 55-70)
--- Mando (lead, male, 34-50)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: East Stroudsburg
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Steadfast'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (supporting, female, 25-35)
--- Bob (day player, male, 40-50)
--- Claire (models, female, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $26
- Casting locations: Williamsport
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Sounds In Silence'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Kamille Richards (lead, female, 12-13)
--- Mr. Jackson (lead, male, 25-28)
--- Tanya Richards (lead, female, 35-40)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Philadelphia
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Bus 153'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Lindsey (lead, female, 6-11)
--- School Bus Passenger (background extra, 6-12)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Pittsburgh
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Soil'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Dallas (supporting, male, 30-40)
--- Amoura (Calloway) Lewis (lead, female, 25-40)
--- Young Tessa (supporting, female, 13-16)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Philadelphia
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Girl With No Talent'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Steve Cam (supporting, male, 35-45)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Love & Bones: A Broadway Story'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mia Magnolia (lead, female, 20-29)
--- Saint Youngblood (lead, 20-29)
--- Logan Pierre (lead, male, 29-39)
- Average hourly rate: $40
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Friday Night Live' Comedy Skit - Pilot'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Non Celebrity Roles (lead, 25-70)
--- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (lead, male, 35-65)
--- Elon Musk (lead, male, 25-60)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Note to Self'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Madeleine Green (lead, female, 21-30)
--- Young Madeleine (supporting, female, 8-18)
--- Nora Andrews (supporting, female, 21-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Hempstead, New York; New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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