Movies and TV shows casting in Pennsylvania

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Backstage
June 24, 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, male, 21-29)
- Roles pay up to: $700
- Casting locations: Pittsburgh, PA
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Aces'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Keren (supporting, female, 18-22)
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, PA
- Learn more about the student 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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'Whatever You Make of It'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Amber (lead, female, 28)
--- Garrison (lead, male, 40-60)
--- Gale (supporting, male, 20-28)
- Roles pay up to: $150
- Casting locations: Reading, PA; Philadelphia, PA; Phoenixville, PA; Allentown, PA
- Learn more about the short film here

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CONTROL

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- BETH (lead, female, 18-35)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, PA; Scranton, PA; State College, PA; New York City, NY; Newark, NJ
- Learn more about the short film here

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"Something To Survive For"

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

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'Oxbow' Short Film

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ian (lead, male, 28-36)
--- Seth (supporting, male, 28-36)
- Roles pay up to: $700
- Casting locations: East Setauket, NY; Albany, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Newark, NJ; Port Jervis, NY
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Connection'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Angelica (supporting, female, 21-27)
--- Carmen (day player, female, 35-47)
--- Shady Character (day player, male, 25-60)
- Roles pay up to: $1,200
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, PA
- Learn more about the short film here

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'AREDSQUARE'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mysterious Partygoer (background / extra, 18-28)
- 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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'Prank Show'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mom (supporting, female, 35-60)
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, PA; Boyertown, PA; Pottstown, PA; Reading, PA; Phoenixville, PA
- Learn more about the short film here

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New Dating Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Singles With A Secret (real people, 21-37)
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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New Dating Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Singles With A Secret (real people, 21-37)
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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New Dating Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Singles With A Secret (real people, 21-37)
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'The Dade Massacre'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Major Francis L. Dade (lead, male, 40-50)
--- Osceola (lead, male, 28-35)
--- Private Ransom Clark (lead, male, 22-30)
- Roles pay up to: $1,500
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Untitled Friendship Feature Film

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Young Sara (lead, female, 6-12)
--- Young Sarah (lead, female, 6-12)
- Roles pay up to: $1,514
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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