Movies and TV shows casting in Houston

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March 26, 2025

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Movies and TV shows casting in Houston

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

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'Deadly Sins'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Joseph Cline (lead, male, 18-28)
--- Sarah Mitchell (lead, female, 18-28)
--- James Mitchell (lead, male, 28-48)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Houston, Texas
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Will You Please Join a Sorority?!'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Kris (supporting, 35-65)
--- Tammy (supporting, female, 28-50)
--- Ram (supporting, male, 45-65)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Houston, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Moontime'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Addy (lead, female, 18-20)
--- Ruby Perryod (supporting, female, 20-30)
--- Dr. Pimsey (supporting, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Houston, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Talking Taron'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Talking Taron (lead, male, 25-50)
--- Madison Money (lead, female, 25-35)
--- Sizzlin' Sam (supporting, male, 35-60)
- Average hourly rate: $10
- Casting locations: Houston, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Falling Darkly'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Gabriel (lead, male, 28-38)
--- Detective Parker (day player, female, 18-100)
--- Aurora (lead, female, 28-38)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Houston, Texas
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Dating Reality Show'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Singles (content creators & real people, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Houston, Texas
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'Scaries'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Chesterberry John (day player, male, 60-100)
--- Juan Carlos (day player, male, 35-50)
--- Chesterberry John's Widow (day player, female, 60-100)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Houston, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Playthings'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Person at Lake (background extra, 18-100)
--- Megan (supporting, female, 20-25)
--- Sarah (supporting, female, 30-40)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Houston, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Caste of Beula'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Cinematographer (crew)
--- Ari Jones (supporting, female, 32-40)
--- Dream Kelly (supporting, female, 22-28)
- Average hourly rate: $58
- Casting locations: Houston, Texas
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'The Undercurrent'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kayla (supporting, female, 22-29)
--- Detective Mason (supporting, male, 35-45)
--- Dante (supporting, male, 40-60)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Houston, Texas
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature 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: $18
- Casting locations: Austin, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Diamond Eyes Of Aphrodisia'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Kitty Round (supporting, female, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $16
- Casting locations: Austin, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here

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'REV'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Man (lead, male, 18-100)
--- Woman (lead, female, 40-100)
--- Woman/Candle (lead, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $33
- Casting locations: Austin, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here