Movies and TV shows casting in Pennsylvania

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May 21, 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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'Vengeance for Hire'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Carey Hilton (supporting, female, 25-35)
--- Zack (supporting, 30-40)
--- Gloria Benson (supporting, female, 31-44)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Philadelphia
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Unscripted Documentary Television Series'

- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Social Services-CPS Worker (background extra, 35-60)
--- Detective W. (supporting, male, 35-55)
--- Police Officer (background extra, 30-55)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Philadelphia
- Learn more about the documentary series here

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'Wasting Time'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Charlie (lead, male, 20-35)
--- Lucy (lead, female, 20-35)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Philadelphia
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Saturn's Harvest'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Richard (lead, male, 18-40)
--- Bob Smith (lead, male, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $19
- Casting locations: Philadelphia
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Monica (lead, female, 25-45)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Philadelphia
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Don't Let Him In'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mark (lead, male, 21-30)
--- Christine (supporting, female, 21-35)
--- The Killer (supporting, male, 21-40)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Pittsburgh
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Neighbor'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jeff (lead, male, 35-55)
--- Kelsey Freehold (supporting, female, 10-12)
- Average hourly rate: $13
- Casting locations: Philadelphia
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Bus 153'

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

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'Aster and Ellis'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jane (supporting, female, 40-55)
--- Greg (supporting, male, 45-55)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Philadelphia
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Seam'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Heather (lead, female, 21-28)
--- Isaac (lead, male, 21-28)
--- Ben (lead, male, 45-65)
- Average hourly rate: $16
- Casting locations: Philadelphia
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Victory Is In Hand'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Parker (supporting, male, 21-30)
--- Fiona Letts (supporting, female, 21-30)
--- Hadley Robinson (supporting, female, 21-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Americatronic!'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Carmen King (lead, female, 20-35)
--- Ian Reily (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Charlotte Reynolds (lead, 19-25)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Split Screen'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Bea (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Danny (lead, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Hoboken, New Jersey; New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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