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.
'Obscure Identity'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Bougie Woman (background extra, female, 30-45)
--- Abuela #2 (background extra, female, 60-75)
--- Abuela #1 (background extra, 60-75)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Dallas
- Learn more about the short film here
'Romance/Family Friendly Movie - Building a Love, Like Ours 2025'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Julia / Julian the Baker (supporting, 40-70)
--- Director of Photography (crew)
--- Lovely (lead, 22-40)
- Average hourly rate: $93
- Casting locations: Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Killeen, Dallas
- Learn more about the feature film here
'The Red Box'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Nora (supporting, female, 15-25)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Houston
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Darkest Betrayal of love season 1 lgbt'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Domo (lead, female, 18-100)
--- Stud Model (models, female, 18-100)
--- Brooklyn (lead, female, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Austin, Houston
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Darkest Betrayal Of Love'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Nyla (lead, female, 18-40)
--- brooklyn (lead, 18-40)
--- Nesha (supporting, female, 18-50)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Austin, Houston, Dallas
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Static'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Martin (supporting, male, 18-30)
--- Erin (lead, female, 18-40)
--- Sarah (supporting, female, 18-29)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Austin
- Learn more about the short film here
'Requiem'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Young Man (lead, male, 18-20)
--- Old Artist (lead, male, 50-100)
- Average hourly rate: $16
- Casting locations: Huntsville, Houston
- Learn more about the short film here
'Documentary Series, Feuding Neighbors'
- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Neighbor (content creators & real people, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Austin
- Learn more about the documentary series here
'Breaking the Shelf'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Male Office Worker (voiceover, male, 38-45)
--- Management Consultant (voiceover, female, 25-35)
--- Female Office Worker (voiceover, female, 55-60)
- Average hourly rate: $23
- Casting locations: Dallas
- Learn more about the short film here
'Sam-The Series'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Lilah (supporting, female, 22-45)
--- Miranda (lead, female, 25-40)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Fort Worth, Dallas
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Untitled Feature Film'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Caroline (lead, female, 18-35)
--- Will (supporting, male, 18-29)
--- Henry (supporting, male, 21-45)
- Average hourly rate: $43
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Melt'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Marie (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Myles (lead, male, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Learn more about the short film here
'L'Amant Anonyme' and 'Emancipado'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Priest (supporting, male, 30-50)
--- Aldo (supporting, male, 18-28)
--- Ifemorena (lead, female, 18-28)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Indie Feature Film'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Angel (lead, female, 30-34)
--- Cop (lead, 40-50)
--- Bones (lead, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $43
- Casting locations: Santa Fe, New Mexico; Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Learn more about the feature film here