
Movies and TV shows casting in Richmond
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 Richmond, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

'A Date Story'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Storyteller (, male, 18-45)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: Richmond, Virginia
- Learn more about the scripted show here

'Rappers of VA: A DMS Studios Reality Show'
- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Make Up Artist (crew)
--- Director (crew)
--- Music Supervisor (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Richmond, Virginia
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

'This Is My Body'
- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Documentary Subject (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, trans female, trans male, 21-100)
--- Second Camera Op (crew)
--- Intimacy Coordinator (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: Richmond, Virginia
- Learn more about the documentary here

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- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Marcus (supporting, male, 20-30)
- Average hourly rate: $27
- Casting locations: Richmond, Virginia
- Learn more about the short film here

'Spiritual Wickedness in High Places'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Eleanor (lead, female, 18-100)
--- Deacon Robert (lead, male, 30-100)
--- Director of Photography (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Richmond, Virginia
- Learn more about the feature film here

'First Lades of Faith,' A DMS Studios Reality Show'
- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Staff (crew)
--- First Lady (, female, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Richmond, Virginia
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

'Video Exhibit for the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Role of Ida B. Wells'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ida B. Wells (lead, female, 30-42)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: Richmond, Virginia
- Learn more about the short 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

'Riddle of the Cyclops'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Kenny (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Beth (lead, female, 18-26)
--- Vanessa (lead, female, 26-55)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: New Bern, North Carolina
- Learn more about the scripted show here

'The BA'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Arie (supporting, 18-25)
--- Amy (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Hunter (supporting, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Baltimore, Maryland
- Learn more about the scripted show here

'Three Sisters,' Actors and Crew'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Tala (lead, female, 20-29)
--- Audio Department (crew)
--- Camera Department (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $13
- Casting locations: Baltimore, Maryland
- Learn more about the scripted show here