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 Houston, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they’re looking to fill.
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‘Sincerely Brad’
- Project type: short film- Roles: --- Young Brad (lead, 6-10)- Average hourly rate: $16- Casting locations: Houston, Texas- Learn more about the short film here
‘Tailor Made In Christ’
- Project type: short film- Roles: --- Detective (supporting, male, 40-100)--- Jacob (lead, male, 18-25)--- Paris (lead, female, 18-25)- Average hourly rate: $12- Casting locations: Houston, Texas- Learn more about the short film here
‘Absence of Heart’
- Project type: short film- Roles: --- Lola Payne (supporting, female, 25-45)--- Ms. Valdez (supporting, female, 50-85)--- Gabrielle Dupree (supporting, female, 4-8)- Average hourly rate: $20- Casting locations: Houston, Texas- Learn more about the short film here
‘Untitled Short Film’
- Project type: short film- Roles: --- Actor (lead, 18-100)- Average hourly rate: $40- Casting locations: Houston, Texas- Learn more about the short film here
‘Trailer Social Illusions LGBT’
- Project type: scripted show- Roles: --- K-Smooth (supporting, 18-100)--- Yolanda (lead, female, 21-39)--- Five Extra Characters (lead, female, 18-100)- Average hourly rate: not available- Casting locations: Houston, Texas- Learn more about the scripted show here
‘Falling Darkly’
- Project type: feature film- Roles: --- Gabriel (lead, male, 28-38)--- Aurora (lead, female, 28-38)--- Charity (day player, female, 24-34)- Average hourly rate: not available- Casting locations: Houston, Texas- Learn more about the feature film here
‘Cuffing Season’
- Project type: short film- Roles: --- Emerson (lead, male, 18-21)- Average hourly rate: $18- Casting locations: Houston, Texas- Learn more about the short film here
‘Liz’s Night Out’
- Project type: short film- Roles: --- Liz (lead, female, 18-25)--- John (lead, male, 18-25)--- Aaron (day player, male, 18-25)- Average hourly rate: $37- Casting locations: Houston, Texas- Learn more about the short film here
‘Reproductive Health Short Film’
- Project type: short film- Roles: --- Mark (supporting, male, 29-40)--- Dr. Smith (lead, female, 28-35)--- Nurse (supporting, female, 25-45)- Average hourly rate: $12- Casting locations: Houston, Texas- Learn more about the short film here
‘Youtube Model/Actress needed’
- Project type: scripted show- Roles: --- Model/Actress (models, female, 18-35)- Average hourly rate: $50- Casting locations: Houston, Texas- Learn more about the scripted show here
‘Lowball’
- Project type: feature film- Roles: --- Max (lead, 25-35)--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)- Average hourly rate: $125- Casting locations: nationwide- Learn more about the feature film here
‘The Later Show,’ Extra’s'
- Project type: scripted show- Roles: --- Audience Member (background extra, 18-100)--- Skit Participant (lead, 18-100)- Average hourly rate: $30- Casting locations: San Antonio, Texas- Learn more about the scripted show here
‘Social Illusions,’ Production Crew'
- Project type: scripted show- Roles: --- Set Up The Scene (crew, female, 18-100)--- DP Camera (crew)--- Lights, Boom, Mic (crew)- Average hourly rate: not available- Casting locations: Austin, Texas- Learn more about the scripted show here
‘Eye’
- Project type: short film- Roles: --- Settimo (voiceover, male, 30-50)--- Olympia (lead, female, 25-50)- Average hourly rate: $200- Casting locations: Austin, Texas- Learn more about the short film here
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