Movies and TV shows casting in Texas

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Backstage
May 27, 2026
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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 and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Unfamiliar Love'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Damien (lead, male, 21-27)
--- Leslie (lead, female, 21-27)
- Casting locations: Pflugerville, TX; Austin, TX; San Antonio, TX; San Marcos, TX
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Bo'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Anika (lead, female, 8-11)
- Casting locations: Austin, TX; San Marcos, TX; San Antonio, TX
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Hollowed'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Kenzie (lead, female, 18-24)
--- Chase (supporting, male, 18-24)
--- Anne (supporting, female, 60-75)
- Casting locations: Austin, TX
- Learn more about the short film here

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'In the Flesh (Lovebug)'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Woman (lead, female, 21-35)
- Roles pay up to: $120
- Casting locations: Houston, TX
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Backtrack'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Marcus Reyes (lead, male, 18-28)
--- Sofia Bennett (lead, female, 18-28)
--- Lily Mercer (supporting, female, 18-28)
- Roles pay up to: $1,000
- Casting locations: Houston, TX; Spring, TX; Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Arlington, TX
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Not My Son'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Chris (6 years) (lead, male, 6-10)
--- Chris (12 years) (lead, male, 10-12)
--- Chris (18 years) (lead, male, 18-24)
- Roles pay up to: $150
- Casting locations: Houston, TX
- Learn more about the short film here

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Untitled Comedic Short Film

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Tiffany (lead, female, 25-35)
--- Sam (supporting, male, 25-35)
--- Ricky (chorus / ensemble, male, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $400
- Casting locations: Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Guilty...Or Not!'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Dr. Richardson (supporting, male, 55-65)
--- Jackson (lead, male, 20-23)
- Roles pay up to: $350
- Casting locations: Austin, TX
- Learn more about the short film here

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Collection of Short Films

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Student With Imaginary Friends (lead, female, 18-35)
--- Imaginary Friend (Good) (supporting, all genders, 18+)
--- Imaginary Friend (Bad) (supporting, all genders, 18+)
- Casting locations: San Antonio, TX; Austin, TX; Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; Los Angeles, CA
- Learn more about the short film here

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Arthouse Reality TV Project

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Male Lead (lead, male, bigender, 21-45)
--- Female Lead (lead, female, 21-45)
--- Male Singles (real people, male, 21-45)
- Roles pay up to: $450
- Casting locations: Austin, TX; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Coming of Age Feature Film, Twin Boys

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Sam (supporting, male, 13-15)
--- Brin (supporting, male, 13-15)
- Roles pay up to: $8,436
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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High-Impact Vertical Drama Series

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Lead Female (lead, female, 18-35)
--- Lead Male (lead, male, 18-40)
- Roles pay up to: $6,400
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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