
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.

'Stories for Sale'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Eileen (lead, female, 20-40)
--- Ray (lead, male, 28-50)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Dallas, Fort Worth
- Learn more about the short film here

'We Just Might Be Ok'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kara (voiceover, 29-40)
--- Davis (lead, male, 33-43)
--- Lauren (lead, female, 30-45)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Austin
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Rooted'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Greg (lead, male, 18-35)
--- Jessica (lead, female, 18-33)
--- Morgan (supporting, male, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Houston
- Learn more about the scripted show here

'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: Georgetown, Austin, Arlington, Waco, College Station
- Learn more about the feature 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

'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, Porter
- Learn more about the short film here

'Prior Bad Acts' & 'The Subway Jury,' Crew'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Public Defender Emily Ann (lead, female, 23-28)
--- Editor (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: Dallas
- Learn more about the feature film 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: Dallas, Royse City
- Learn more about the feature film here

'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, Huntsville, Dallas, Austin
- Learn more about the short film here

'Dating Reality Show'
- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Singles (content creators & real people, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, Houston, Fort Worth
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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

'The Girl With No Talent'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Steve Cam (supporting, male, 35-45)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Step 10'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Kate Middleton (lead, female, 12-15)
--- Jasper Hart (lead, male, 12-15)
--- Extras (background extra, 11-16)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Little Rock, Arkansas; Farmington, Arkansas; Rogers, Arkansas
- Learn more about the scripted show here

'Reality Check'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ethan Cole (lead, male, 25-35)
--- General Assistant (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $13
- Casting locations: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Learn more about the short film here

'Sensory'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mary Beth Walten (supporting, female, 22-34)
--- John Walten (lead, male, 22-34)
--- 1st AC (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Covington, Louisiana; Madisonville, Louisiana; Mandeville, Louisiana
- Learn more about the short film here