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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'They Call Me Saint'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Max (lead, male, 25-40)
--- News Anchor (day player, female, male, 25-40)
--- Cade (lead, male, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- 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: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Wasting Time'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Charlie (lead, male, 25-32)
--- Lucy (lead, female, 25-32)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- 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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'f31.9'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Monica Felder (supporting, female, 20-30)
--- Dr. Zahir (supporting, male, 30-40)
--- Kofi Camara (lead, male, 30-40)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Believer's Club'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Max (lead, 18-30)
--- Jenny (lead, 18-30)
--- Wayne (supporting, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Hybrid Doc-Short Film'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Young Black Woman (supporting, female, 18-30)
--- Young Black Man (supporting, male, 18-30)
--- Young Kid (supporting, male, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Crunch Time'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Travis (lead, 18-28)
--- Joel (lead, male, 20-35)
--- Stan (supporting, male, 40-60)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Seam'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Raymond (supporting, 8-13)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Echoes of Stardom'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Sandy Bennett (models, female, 21-35)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Progeny,' Lead Roles - Nationwide Casting'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Tanner Keith (lead, male, 20-35)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Netflix's Untitled Roommates Project'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- College Students (background extra, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $27
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Bluff'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Banks (supporting, male, 25-30)
--- Production Assistant (crew)
--- Funeral Home Director (day player, male, 55-60)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'72 Hours,' Bouncers'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- High End Club Bouncers (background extra, male, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: New York City, New York; Newark, New Jersey
- Learn more about the feature film here

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