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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'One Summer Night'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Robin Lane (lead, female, 21-30)
--- Kaylee Andrews (supporting, female, 18-25)
--- Dr. Emilio Alvarez (lead, male, 35-50)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Houston, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Having Kids For The Wrong Reasons'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Deveon (supporting, male, 20-33)
--- Yolanda (day player, female, 18-30)
--- Jason (supporting, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Houston, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Deadly Sins'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Joseph Cline (lead, male, 18-28)
--- Sarah Mitchell (lead, female, 18-28)
--- James Mitchell (lead, male, 28-48)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Houston, Texas
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'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
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'SavageShawnTv'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- On Screen Talent (, 18-45)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Houston, Texas
- Learn more about the scripted show here
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'Se Lo Merecía'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Michael (lead, male, 10-13)
--- Elena (supporting, female, 40-49)
--- Emmanuel (supporting, male, 40-46)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Houston, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Scaries'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Chesterberry John (day player, male, 60-100)
--- Juan Carlos (day player, male, 35-50)
--- Chesterberry John's Widow (day player, female, 60-100)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Houston, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'My Son Lorenzo'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mike (lead, male, 20-30)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Austin, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here
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'The Toll'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Billy (supporting, male, 22-30)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: San Antonio, Texas; Austin, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Mike Should Have Stayed Home Tonight'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mike (lead, male, trans male, 18-25)
--- Ira (lead, male, trans male, 40-100)
--- Hunk (supporting, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Austin, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here
This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.