Movies and TV Shows Casting in Austin

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Movies and TV shows casting in Austin

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

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'Cuffing Season'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Emerson (lead, male, 18-21)
- Average hourly rate: $19
- Casting locations: Austin, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Untitled Thai Arthouse Psych Horror'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Club Dancer (background extra, female, 18-28)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: Austin, Texas
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Trailer Social Illusions LGBT'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- K-Smooth (supporting, 18-100)
--- Yolanda (lead, female, 21-39)
--- Five Extra Characters (lead, female, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Austin, Texas
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Pinch Me'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Isabelle (lead, female, 21-35)
--- Emile (lead, male, 21-35)
--- Billie (supporting, female, 21-35)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Austin, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Documentary Series, Feuding Neighbors'

- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Neighbor (content creators & real people, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Austin, Texas
- Learn more about the documentary series here

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'Egg Drop Soup,' Voiceover'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ye Ye (voiceover, male, 50-75)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Austin, Texas
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Darkest Betrayal of love season 1 lgbt'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Stud Model (models, female, 18-100)
--- Domo (lead, female, 18-100)
--- Brooklyn (lead, female, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Austin, Texas
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Esperanza'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Whitney (day player, female, 29-35)
--- Mike (day player, 45-60)
--- Hailey Wilson (lead, female, 29-35)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: Austin, Texas
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Roommate'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Roommate (lead, 21-45)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Austin, Texas
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'Tapes'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Hollie (lead, female, 20-24)
--- Robin (lead, female, 25-28)
--- Lisa (supporting, female, 50-60)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Austin, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
--- Joan (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Spider-Man: Fallout,' Fan-Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Extras (background extra, 10-70)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Untitled Short Film'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Actor (lead, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $40
- Casting locations: Houston, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Liz's Night Out'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Liz (lead, female, 18-25)
--- John (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Aaron (day player, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Houston, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Fear,' Crew'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- POLICE OFFICER (supporting, male, 30-65)
--- Director of Photography (crew)
--- YOUNG WOMAN (supporting, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: Dallas, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here