Movies and TV Shows Casting in Wisconsin

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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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'What It Takes'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Chase (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Skylar (lead, female, 20-30)
--- Max (supporting, male, 4-10)
- Roles pay up to: $1,950
- Casting locations: Auditions: Feb 9, 2026 in Madison, WI
- Learn more about the student film here

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Morning Moon - an independent feature

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Selena (lead, female, 20-23)
--- Avi (lead, male, 40-45)
--- Nya (supporting, female, 35-45)
- Roles pay up to: $5,500
- Casting locations: Madison, WI; Milwaukee, WI; Chicago, IL; Rockford, IL
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Echoes'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Minerva "Miney" (lead, female, 50-68)
--- Nadine (lead, female, 30-40)
--- Dee (lead, female, 30-45)
- Roles pay up to: $150
- Casting locations: Antioch, IL; Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Space Between'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Rick (lead, male, 35-50)
- Roles pay up to: $1,000
- Casting locations: Chicago, IL; Madison, WI; Milwaukee, WI
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Off By One'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Blake (lead, male, 25-40)
--- Nathan (supporting, male, 22-35)
--- Announcer (supporting, 20-40)
- Roles pay up to: $300
- Casting locations: Milwaukee, WI
- Learn more about the student film here

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'Token'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Young Man (lead, male, 20-26)
--- Old Man (lead, male, 60-80)
--- Woman (supporting, female, 30-40)
- Roles pay up to: $225
- Casting locations: Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; St. Louis, MO
- Learn more about the short film here