Movies and TV shows casting in Texas
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 Texas, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
'You're a Bad Person'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Rosy (supporting, female, 6-10)
--- Jude (supporting, male, 3-7)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Austin
- Learn more about the short film here
'Untitled Horror Short Film'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Leela (lead, female, 25-30)
--- Lenu (supporting, female, 25-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Dallas, Mesquite, Fort Worth
- Learn more about the short film here
'Twas The Night'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Robin (lead, female, 21-30)
--- Tanner (lead, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Houston, Angleton, Austin
- Learn more about the short film here
'The Seventh Day'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- John (Audrey's Husband) (supporting, male, 30-37)
--- Audrey Mitchell (lead, female, 30-45)
--- Annie Delaney (supporting, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Austin
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Darkest Betrayal of Love'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Yasmine (lead, female, 18-100)
--- Best Friend (other, female, 18-100)
--- Boom Holder (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Dallas, Austin, Houston
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'The Curious Case of Angelica Beane'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Harper Lynn (lead, female, 12-16)
--- Sam Upton (lead, male, 30-50)
--- Winwood James (lead, male, 10-15)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: Houston, Austin, Dallas
- Learn more about the short film here
'Planet of the Weenies'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Assassin (lead, 18-100)
--- Ellie (The Dog) (voiceover, 18-100)
--- Victim1 (background extra, male, 18-50)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: San Antonio
- Learn more about the short film here
'Holiday Bae'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ruby (supporting, female, 25-30)
--- Darius (lead, male, 30-35)
--- Harold (supporting, male, 45-55)
- Average hourly rate: $10
- Casting locations: Dallas, Wylie
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Everywhere The Signs'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Janet (lead, female, 30-45)
--- Mike (supporting, male, 18-35)
--- Diego (supporting, male, 30-45)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Austin
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Xavier Green & Brave'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Tuff Guys Playing Football In the Park (background extra, male, 18-50)
--- BRAVE - LEAD ROLE (lead, female, 18-35)
--- Andre (supporting, 12-18)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Dallas, Rowlett
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
--- Joan (lead, 18-30)
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Duke's Adventures'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- African American Male or Female (day player, 18-40)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Learn more about the short film here
'Wake Up'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jeremy (lead, male, 25-30)
--- Alana (lead, female, 25-30)
--- Young Alana (supporting, female, 6-14)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Learn more about the short film here
'The Night Club'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mrs Thompson (supporting, female, 35-50)
--- Gaffer (crew)
--- Key Grip (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $41
- Casting locations: Fayetteville, Arkansas; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Little Rock, Arkansas
- Learn more about the short film here