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 Reading, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
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'Fake Out Fray 3 - Convergence'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Psychic Student (supporting, 18-30)
--- Romy (supporting, female, 18-40)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Reading, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Metal Music Video'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Daughter (day player, female, 13-21)
--- Father (day player, male, 30-50)
--- Mother (lead, female, 30-45)
- Average hourly rate: $69
- Casting locations: Reading, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'The Seam'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Heather (lead, female, 21-28)
--- Isaac (lead, male, 21-28)
--- Ben (lead, male, 45-65)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show 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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'America Down'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Liam or Lacey Davenport (supporting, 5-12)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: White Plains, New York; New Haven, Connecticut; New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here
This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.