Movies and TV shows casting in Philadelphia

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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'Unscripted Documentary Television Series'

- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Social Services/CPS Worker (background extra, 35-60)
--- Police Officer (background extra, 30-55)
--- Grace S. (supporting, female, 14-20)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the documentary series here

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'Lana'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- The Man (supporting, male, non-binary, trans male, 24-40)
--- Lana (lead, female, non-binary, trans female, 25-60)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Novel Promotion Character Shoot'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Clare (models, female, 18-26)
--- Stacia Rose (lead, female, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Sweetheart'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Suzy (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Veronika (lead, female, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Monica (lead, female, 25-45)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Aster and Ellis'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jane (supporting, female, 40-55)
--- Greg (supporting, male, 45-55)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Wildwoods'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kaia Sol (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Willow (day player, female, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Saturn's Harvest'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Richard (lead, male, 18-40)
--- Bob Smith (lead, male, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $19
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Neighbor'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jeff (lead, male, 35-55)
--- Kelsey Freehold (supporting, female, 10-12)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Vengeance for Hire'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Carey Hilton (supporting, female, 25-35)
--- Zack (supporting, 30-40)
--- Gloria Benson (supporting, female, 31-44)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Redhawk: An Original Superhero Story'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Sam Garland (lead, female, non-binary, trans female, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $63
- 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:
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Schism'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Yara (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Mom (lead, female, 50-65)
--- ADVISOR (supporting, male, 50-80)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'America Down'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Liam or Lacey Davenport (supporting, 5-12)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: New York City, New York; Hartford, Connecticut; White Plains, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Lulu'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Derek Webber (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Alicia Webber (supporting, female, 8-11)
--- Receptionist (day player, female, 30-60)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.