Movies and TV shows casting in Pittsburgh

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Backstage
June 3, 2026
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Movies and TV shows casting in Pittsburgh

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention 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 Pittsburgh, nearby cities, 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: Pittsburgh
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Death Can Be a Funny Business'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Woman (supporting, female, 24-49)
- Roles pay up to: $600
- Casting locations: Pittsburgh
- Learn more about the feature 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
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Death Can Be A Funny Business'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Pete Perman (lead, male, 25-45)
- Roles pay up to: $1,500
- Casting locations: Pittsburgh
- Learn more about the feature film here

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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
- 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: Pittsburgh
- 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: Pittsburgh
- Learn more about the short 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Silip'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Housemate (real people, female, 21-35)
--- Housemate (lead, female, 21-35)
- Roles pay up to: $750
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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Coming of Age Feature Film, Twin Boys

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Sam (supporting, male, 13-15)
--- Brin (supporting, male, 13-15)
- Roles pay up to: $8,436
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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