Movies and TV shows casting in Richmond

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April 23, 2025

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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.

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'Confessions Of A Closet King'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Supporting Gay Actor (supporting, male, 30-40)
--- Lead Gay Actor (lead, male, 30-40)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: Richmond, Virginia
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Red Badge'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Soldier Thompson (supporting, male, 18-40)
--- The Cowboy General (supporting, male, 40-60)
--- Soldiers (background extra, male, 18-45)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Richmond, Virginia
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Confessions Of A Closet King'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Lead Gay Actor (lead, male, 30-40)
--- Man on The Phone (day player, male, 28-45)
--- Sound Assistant (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: Richmond, Virginia
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The 8 God: For the Love of Hip-Hop'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- DJ Sayeed (supporting, male, 25-50)
--- Ziya (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Michal (supporting, gender-nonconforming, 25-50)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Richmond, Virginia
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Confessions Of A Closet King'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Sound Assistant (crew)
--- Man on The Phone (day player, male, 28-40)
--- Supporting Gay Actor (supporting, male, 28-40)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: Richmond, Virginia
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Lowball'

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

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'Untitled Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ben (lead, male, 21-40)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Body Transformation'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jamila (supporting, female, 22-25)
--- Joyce (lead, female, 21-23)
--- Coach (supporting, female, 40-55)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Baltimore, Maryland
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Riddle of the Cyclops'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Kenny (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Gary (lead, male, 45-65)
--- Beth (lead, female, 18-26)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: New Bern, North Carolina
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Benighted'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Writer (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Vineland, New Jersey
- Learn more about the feature film here