Movies and TV shows casting in West Virginia
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 West Virginia, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

'The Widowed Child'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Amos Tidwell (lead, male, 40-65)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Elkins
- Learn more about the short film here

'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

'Daydreaming Campaign'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Supporting Students (supporting, 16-23)
--- Hero Student (lead, male, 16-23)
--- Professor (lead, male, 35-65)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: Toledo, Ohio
- Learn more about the short film here

'Strangers'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Claire Ramsey (lead, female, 25-35)
--- Malik Townsend (lead, male, 28-40)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Baltimore, Maryland
- Learn more about the feature film here

'The Valley Beneath Us'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lee Washington (lead, male, 18-28)
--- Miss Haley (supporting, female, 18-30)
--- Lewis (supporting, male, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here