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, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
'Modern Romance Film'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- John (lead, male, 20-32)
--- Lynnette (lead, female, 20-28)
--- Betty (supporting, female, 28-60)
- Average hourly rate: $17
- Casting locations: Royse City, Dallas
- Learn more about the feature film here
'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, Richmond, Houston, Austin
- Learn more about the short film here
'My Son Lorenzo'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mike (lead, male, 20-30)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Austin
- Learn more about the short film here
'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
- Learn more about the short film here
'Pace Yourself'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Extra (background extra, 18-80)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Austin
- Learn more about the feature film here
'The Visitor'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ivan (lead, male, 18-30)
--- The Devil (lead, male, 40-100)
- Average hourly rate: $13
- Casting locations: Austin, San Antonio, Seguin, Spring Branch
- Learn more about the short film here
'Untitled Short Film'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Actor (lead, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $40
- Casting locations: Houston, Katy
- Learn more about the short film here
'The Perfect Partner'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Eve-9 (Eve) (lead, female, 25-50)
--- Lyra-5 (lead, female, 25-40)
--- Sasha-X (lead, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Austin
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Social Cues'
- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Director/DP (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Austin
- Learn more about the documentary series here
'Fanzine Editor' and 'Grammar Nazi'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kerri (supporting, female, 20-40)
- Average hourly rate: $42
- Casting locations: Dallas
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'End-gaged'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Extras (background extra, 18-100)
--- Angela Horne (lead, female, 23-30)
--- Troy Mitchell (lead, male, 25-32)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: New Orleans, Louisiana; Kenner, Louisiana
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Noble Silence'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Daniel (lead, male, 50-60)
--- Kristy (lead, female, 50-60)
--- Meditation Retreat Leader (lead, 29-45)
- Average hourly rate: $10
- Casting locations: Alexandria, Louisiana
- Learn more about the short film here
'The Driver"'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Endre (supporting, male, 18-24)
- Average hourly rate: $13
- Casting locations: Little Rock, Arkansas
- Learn more about the short film here