Movies and TV Shows Casting in Texas

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Movies and TV shows casting in Texas

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 Texas and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Star Wars: Shadows of the Sith' Fan Film

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Anakin Skywalker (supporting, male, 18-45)
--- Emperor Palpatine (supporting, male, 30-70)
- Casting locations: San Antonio, TX; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Boxed'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mr. Corbin (lead, male, 30+)
--- Janitor (supporting, male, 25+)
- Casting locations: San Antonio, TX
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Mom's Closet'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Valentina (lead, female, 7-12)
--- Emilia (lead, female, 5-9)
- Casting locations: Savannah, GA; New York, NY; Miami, FL; Jacksonville, FL; Atlanta, GA
- Learn more about the student film here

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'A God So Near'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Levites (background / extra, male, 18-50)
--- Jesus of Nazareth (supporting, male, 25-35)
--- Mary, Mother of God (lead, female, 18-25)
- Roles pay up to: $700
- Casting locations: Anaheim, CA; Dallas, TX; Los Angeles, CA; Palm Springs, CA; Fort Worth, TX
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Skyward: A Dragon's Trust'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Rhea (supporting, female, 20-30)
- Roles pay up to: $300
- Casting locations: Austin, TX; Houston, TX; San Antonio, TX; Dallas, TX
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Dweller'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- John Chambers - Father (lead, male, 30-60)
--- Elizabeth Chambers - Mother (lead, female, 30-45)
--- Will Chambers - Son (lead, male, 8-15)
- Roles pay up to: $400
- Casting locations: Austin, TX; San Antonio, TX; San Marcos, TX
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Paper Planes Don't Fly Far'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Gang Members (background / extra, male, 18-40)
--- Officer 1 and 2 (supporting, male, 18-40)
--- Rick Schultz (supporting, male, trans male, 30-60)
- Roles pay up to: $500
- Casting locations: Dallas, TX
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Sadie Snaps'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Sadie (lead, female, 18-24)
--- Claire (supporting, female, 18-24)
--- Robert (supporting, male, 36-50)
- Casting locations: Houston, TX; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX; San Antonio, TX
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Vivus'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Lydia (lead, female, 20-28)
- Roles pay up to: $300
- Casting locations: Oklahoma City, OK; Dallas, TX; Los Angeles, CA; Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Estranged'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Eva (lead, female, non-binary, 23-35)
--- Jeffrey (lead, male, 50-65)
- Roles pay up to: $340
- Casting locations: Austin, TX
- Learn more about the short film here