Movies and TV Shows Casting in Texas

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

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'Chasing Hope'

- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Jessica (lead, female, 18-22)
--- Officer Brian (supporting, male, 28-45)
--- Advocate (lead, female, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Fort Worth, Southlake, Mansfield, Dallas
- Learn more about the documentary series here

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'Limelight With a Limp'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Tiffany (supporting, female, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $63
- Casting locations: Austin, San Antonio
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Los Plantas'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Angel (lead, male, 27-40)
--- Manuel (supporting, male, 50-100)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Austin
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Into The Sun'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Charlie (lead, female, 20-27)
--- Daniella (lead, female, non-binary, 20-27)
- Average hourly rate: $21
- Casting locations: Austin
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Schism'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Yara (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Mom (lead, female, 50-65)
--- ADVISOR (supporting, male, 50-80)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Dallas
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Esperanza'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Whitney (day player, female, 29-35)
--- Trey (day player, male, 35-45)
--- Mike (day player, 45-60)
- Average hourly rate: $63
- Casting locations: Dallas, San Antonio, Houston, Austin
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Social Cues'

- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Director/DP (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Austin
- Learn more about the documentary series here

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'Sam: The Series'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Junior Tailor (day player, male, 28-35)
--- Homeless Man (day player, male, 45-60)
--- Security Guard (day player, male, 28-40)
- Average hourly rate: $21
- Casting locations: Dallas, Fort Worth
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Mike Should Have Stayed Home Tonight'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mike (lead, male, trans male, 18-25)
--- Ira (lead, male, trans male, 40-100)
--- Hunk (supporting, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $19
- Casting locations: Austin
- Learn more about the short film here

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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: Austin
- Learn more about the feature 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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'Sonder'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Anthony (lead, male, 20-30)
--- Alex (lead, female, 20-30)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Conway, Arkansas; Little Rock, Arkansas
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Driver"'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Endre (supporting, male, 18-24)
- Average hourly rate: $13
- Casting locations: Little Rock, Arkansas
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Vivid Imagination of David Thursby'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Greta Thursby (lead, female, 25-50)
--- David Thursby (lead, male, 40-70)
--- The Drifter (supporting, male, 30-70)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Shreveport, Louisiana
- Learn more about the short film here