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 Raleigh, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
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'Ocean Lady'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- OL (supporting, female, 20-65)
--- Jacob (lead, male, 35-50)
--- Skip (lead, male, 50-70)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Tricky Sam'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Naturi Jones (supporting, female, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Learn more about the short film here
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'The Girl With No Talent'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Steve Cam (supporting, male, 35-45)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Red Badge'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Soldier Thompson (supporting, male, 18-40)
--- The Cowboy General (supporting, male, 40-60)
--- Soldiers (background extra, male, 18-45)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Richmond, Virginia
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Sundays After Church'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Chauncy Jones (supporting, male, 28-35)
--- Drug Dealer (day player, male, 35-100)
--- Jackie (supporting, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Richmond, Virginia
- Learn more about the scripted show here
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'Confessions Of A Closet King'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Supporting Gay Actor (supporting, male, 30-40)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: Richmond, Virginia
- Learn more about the short film here
This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
