Movies and TV Shows Casting in Wisconsin

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

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'Behind Closed Doors'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- John Dean (lead, male, 25-39)
--- George Gordon Liddy (supporting, male, 30-49)
--- John N. Mitchell (supporting, male, 40-59)
- Casting locations: Appleton, WI; Milwaukee, WI; Green Bay, WI; Madison, WI
- Learn more about the student film here

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'Irreparable Damage'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Anika (lead, female, 30-50)
--- The Ghost (lead, female, 40-60)
--- Claire (background / extra, female, 20-26)
- Roles pay up to: $150
- Casting locations: Milwaukee, WI; Chicago, IL
- Learn more about the student film here

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'Ask Ava'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Patience (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Murshad (lead, male, 18+)
--- Melody (supporting, female, 18-30)
- Roles pay up to: $600
- Casting locations: Milwaukee, WI
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Permission to Leave'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Father Dowling (supporting, male, 45-65)
- Roles pay up to: $300
- Casting locations: Milwaukee, WI
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Broken Hearted-Soul' Pilot

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Michael (supporting, male, 20-24)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI; Grand Rapids, MI; Milwaukee, WI; Indianapolis, IN
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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1939 Horror Period Piece

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Hal (supporting, male, 18-30)
- Roles pay up to: $400
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, CA; Milwaukee, WI
- Learn more about the short film here

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New Dating Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Singles With A Secret (real people, 21-37)
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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New Dating Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Singles With A Secret (real people, 21-37)
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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New Dating Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Singles With A Secret (real people, 21-37)
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'The Dade Massacre'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Major Francis L. Dade (lead, male, 40-50)
--- Osceola (lead, male, 28-35)
--- Private Ransom Clark (lead, male, 22-30)
- Roles pay up to: $1,500
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Untitled Friendship Feature Film

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Young Sara (lead, female, 6-12)
--- Young Sarah (lead, female, 6-12)
- Roles pay up to: $1,514
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here