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.
'Vertical Mini-Drama Series'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Will (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Sasha (lead, female, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $106
- Casting locations: Austin
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'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
'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
'Esperanza'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Whitney (day player, female, 29-35)
--- Trey (day player, male, 35-45)
--- Mike (day player, 45-60)
- Average hourly rate: $63
- Casting locations: Dallas, San Antonio, Houston, Austin
- Learn more about the feature film here
'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, Fort Worth
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Chasing Hope'
- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Jessica (lead, female, 18-22)
--- Officer Brian (supporting, male, 28-45)
--- Advocate (lead, female, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Fort Worth, Southlake, Mansfield, Dallas
- Learn more about the documentary series 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
'Limelight With a Limp'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Tiffany (supporting, female, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $63
- Casting locations: Austin, San Antonio
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Jāti'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Henry (supporting, male, 25-35)
--- Patrick (supporting, male, 35-50)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Fort Worth, Dallas, Austin
- Learn more about the short film here
'Progeny,' Lead Roles - Nationwide Casting'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Emily Keith (lead, female, 20-35)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature 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
'Old Bird'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mourners (lead, 20-100)
- Average hourly rate: $16
- Casting locations: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Learn more about the short 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