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 Pittsburgh, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
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'Young Men'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jason (supporting, 30-49)
--- Andy (supporting, 30-35)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Under' Spec Scene'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Ennio (lead, male, 23-35)
--- Grace (supporting, female, 30-45)
--- Viktor (lead, male, 35-50)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the scripted show here
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'Cannoli'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Carlo (lead, male, 18-28)
--- Mama (lead, female, 35-73)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Don't Let Him In'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- The Killer (supporting, male, 21-40)
--- Mark (lead, male, 21-30)
--- Christine (supporting, female, 21-35)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Bus 153'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Lindsey (lead, female, 6-11)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Heart in Pieces'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Isobell (lead, female, 33-37)
--- Jessica (supporting, female, 30-37)
--- Jason (lead, male, 30-35)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Untitled Feature Film'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ben (lead, male, 21-40)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'The Braxton's: The First Family' Season 2'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Donavan Bryant (supporting, male, 21-40)
--- Kehlani Braxton (supporting, female, 25-40)
--- Corey Grainger (supporting, male, 21-35)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Baltimore, Maryland
- Learn more about the scripted show 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: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here
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'The BA'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Arie (supporting, 18-25)
--- Amy (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Hunter (supporting, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Baltimore, Maryland
- Learn more about the scripted show here
This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.