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 Philadelphia, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
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'The Choice'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Club Girl (supporting, 18-100)
--- Priest (supporting, male, 37-100)
--- Robber (supporting, male, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Harlots'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Brad (lead, male, 19-21)
--- Elle (lead, female, 20-24)
--- Quinn (lead, female, 20-24)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Slugs'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Elana (lead, female, 20-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the scripted show here
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'an experimental drama'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Production Manager (crew)
--- James Paul Welles (lead, male, trans male, 24-29)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here
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'What I Listened To'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ben (lead, male, 18-26)
--- Young Mom (lead, female, 18-26)
--- Mom (supporting, female, 30-50)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Echo Point'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Rachel (Victim 1) (supporting, female, 20-40)
--- Axe Man (day player, male, 20-50)
--- William Miller (supporting, male, 40-60)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Elmwood Park'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Dr. Mark Chapman (supporting, male, 25-50)
--- Jasper (lead, male, 21-40)
--- Jimmy (lead, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Thirty Something'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Nikki (lead, female, 29-35)
--- Ace (supporting, male, 30-35)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the scripted show here
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'Untitled Short Film'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Actor (lead, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $40
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Sounds In Silence'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Kamille Richards (lead, female, 12-14)
--- Mr. Jacson (lead, male, 25-28)
--- Tanya Richards (lead, female, 35-40)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Untitled Feature Film'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Abigail (supporting, female, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Spider-Man: Fallout,' Fan-Film'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Extras (background extra, 10-70)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Roast'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Sav (lead, female, 21-25)
--- Ty (lead, male, 21-25)
--- Mrs. Hoppe (supporting, female, 45-58)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Love on Location' Vertical Romance Series'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Natalie (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Declan (lead, male, 18-35)
--- Wes (supporting, male, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $56
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here
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'New Neighbors'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Officer Heyd (supporting, male, 30-60)
--- Miss Milla (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Hannah Olea (supporting, female, 30-45)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.