Movies and TV shows casting in Dallas

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September 17, 2025
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Movies and TV shows casting in Dallas

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 Dallas, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Damaged'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mom (supporting, female, 20-30)
--- Calvin (Adult) (lead, male, 27-35)
--- Therapist (supporting, female, 28-50)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Dallas, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Sam: The Series'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Junior Tailor (day player, male, 28-35)
--- Homeless Man (day player, male, 45-60)
--- Security Guard (day player, male, 28-40)
- Average hourly rate: $21
- Casting locations: Dallas, Texas
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Phantom Retrieval'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Cam (supporting, male, 23-50)
--- Eliana (lead, female, 23-35)
--- Lighting Designer (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: Dallas, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Los Plantas'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Angel (lead, male, 27-40)
--- Manuel (supporting, male, 50-100)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Dallas, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Detective Gomez'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Wong (, 26-32)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Dallas, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Girls Night Out'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jade (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Cape (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Amy (lead, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Dallas, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Chasing Hope'

- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Jessica (lead, female, 18-22)
--- Officer Brian (supporting, male, 28-45)
--- Hospital Staff (background extra, 30-50)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Dallas, Texas
- Learn more about the documentary series here

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'Snowdrift Summer'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Beatrice "B" (lead, female, 20-30)
--- Mike (lead, male, 23-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Dallas, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Fanzine Editor' and 'Grammar Nazi'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kerri (supporting, female, 20-40)
- Average hourly rate: $42
- Casting locations: Dallas, Texas
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Im Alright'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jason (lead, male, 24-30)
--- Ryan (supporting, male, 25-30)
--- Sound (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Dallas, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Lowball'

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

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'Spin Cycle'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Kai (lead, female, 22-28)
--- Sloan (supporting, female, male, 45-55)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Fort Worth, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Mike Should Have Stayed Home Tonight'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mike (lead, male, trans male, 18-25)
--- Ira (lead, male, trans male, 40-100)
--- Hunk (supporting, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $19
- Casting locations: Austin, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Social Cues'

- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Director/DP (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Austin, Texas
- Learn more about the documentary series here

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