Movies and TV shows casting in Wisconsin

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Backstage
June 10, 2026
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Movies and TV shows casting in Wisconsin

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

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'Melodies'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Melody (lead, female, 18-35)
--- Desiree (supporting, female, 18-35)
--- Sugar (supporting, female, 18-40)
- Casting locations: Sun Prairie, WI; Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; Madison, WI; Beloit, WI
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Irreparable Damage'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Anika (lead, female, 30-50)
--- The Ghost (lead, female, 40-60)
--- Claire (background / extra, female, 20-26)
- Roles pay up to: $150
- Casting locations: Milwaukee, WI; Chicago, IL
- Learn more about the student film here

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'Lesion'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Elise Martin (supporting, female, 21-32)
- Roles pay up to: $679.80
- Casting locations: Milwaukee, WI; Chicago, IL
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Long Time No See'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Andi (lead, female, 30-60)
--- Veronica (supporting, female, 18-25)
--- Patrick (supporting, male, 30-60)
- Roles pay up to: $400
- Casting locations: Milwaukee, WI; Chicago, IL
- Learn more about the student film here

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'Green Autumn'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jacob (lead, 16-26)
--- Jacob's Mother (lead, female, 35-66)
--- dead father (lead, male, 35-65)
- Roles pay up to: $50
- Casting locations: Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; Indianapolis, IN; Gary, IN; St. Louis, MO
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Broken Hearted-Soul' Pilot

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Kevyn (lead, male, 20-25)
--- Tyrell (lead, male, 24-30)
--- Brandon (male, 30-35)
- Roles pay up to: $800
- Casting locations: Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI; Grand Rapids, MI; Milwaukee, WI; Indianapolis, IN
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'I'm Sorry, Matt 06'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kat (lead, female, 22-32)
--- Viv (lead, female, 40-65)
--- Charlotte (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $8,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'I'm Sorry, Matt 06'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kat (lead, female, 22-32)
--- Viv (lead, female, 40-65)
--- Charlotte (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $8,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'I'm Sorry, Matt 06'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kat (lead, female, 22-32)
--- Viv (lead, female, 40-65)
--- Charlotte (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $8,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Open Call for ReelShort Vertical Productions

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Lead Male Types (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Lead Female Types (female, 25-35)
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'I'm Sorry, Matt 06'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kat (lead, female, 22-32)
--- Viv (lead, female, 40-65)
--- Charlotte (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $8,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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