Movies and TV shows casting in Wisconsin

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July 2, 2025
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Movies and TV shows casting in Wisconsin

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 Wisconsin, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'The House by the Marsh'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Matt (lead, male, 18-100)
--- Casandra Tracy (lead, female, 18-100)
--- Jen (lead, female, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Milwaukee
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Messi Broadcast'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Messi (, male, 18-87)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Middleton
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Experimental Hospital Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Nurse – Any Gender (supporting, 18-35)
--- Young Adult to Middle Age – Male (lead, male, 20-40)
--- Middle-Aged Adults – Male (lead, 40-60)
- Average hourly rate: $33
- Casting locations: Madison, Eau Claire, Milwaukee
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Psychological Horror Dark Fantasy Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Julian (supporting, male, 18-24)
--- Reina (lead, female, 18-24)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Kenosha, Milwaukee
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'And The Record Spins'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jasmine (lead, female, 25-40)
--- Veronica (lead, female, 24-40)
--- Joe (supporting, male, 25-40)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Milwaukee, Madison
- Learn more about the short film here

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'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

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Big City Lover'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Miranda (supporting, female, 25-35)
--- Brian Marshmallow (lead, male, 38-48)
--- Dangerous Man 1 (day player, male, 33-50)
- Average hourly rate: $19
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Assassin League Episode II'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- James (lead, male, 21-31)
--- Production Assistant (crew)
--- Lead Stunt Performer (other, male, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $83
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Vice'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jennifer (lead, female, 21-35)
--- Anthony Deimos (lead, male, 21-35)
--- Charlie (lead, female, 21-35)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the short film here

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