Movies and TV shows casting in Houston

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention 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.

'Juniper Valley'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Malcolm Ashford (lead, male, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $1,000
- Casting locations: Houston
- Learn more about the short film here

'Backtrack'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Marcus Reyes (lead, male, 18-28)
--- Sofia Bennett (lead, female, 18-28)
--- Lily Mercer (supporting, female, 18-28)
- Roles pay up to: $1,000
- Casting locations: Houston
- Learn more about the short film here

'Crystal City'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Diana Palacios (lead, female, 18)
--- Severita Lara (lead, 18)
- Roles pay up to: $1,000
- Casting locations: Houston
- Learn more about the short film here

Dramatic Reel Project

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mallory (lead, female, 20-30)
--- Marty (supporting, male, 45-70)
- Roles pay up to: $750
- Casting locations: Houston
- Learn more about the short film here

'The Next Chapter'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Owen (lead, male, 30-45)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: Houston
- Learn more about the short film here

'Sitting with God'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Henry (lead, male, 13-17)
- Roles pay up to: $600
- Casting locations: Houston
- Learn more about the short film here

'We Got You'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jay (lead, male, 18-40)
--- Maya (supporting, female, 18-40)
--- Friend #1 (supporting, male, 18-40)
- Casting locations: Houston
- Learn more about the short film here

'Cookin' With Cowboys'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Host (supporting, female, 35-55)
- Roles pay up to: $75,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

Couples Competition Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Engaged Couples (real people, 21-35)
- Roles pay up to: $1,750
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

'Cookin' With Cowboys'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Host (supporting, female, 35-55)
- Roles pay up to: $75,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

High-Impact Vertical Drama Series

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Lead Female (lead, female, 18-35)
--- Lead Male (lead, male, 18-40)
- Roles pay up to: $6,400
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here

'Cookin' With Cowboys'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Host (supporting, female, 35-55)
- Roles pay up to: $75,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

'DemonCode'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Max (supporting, male, 50-60)
--- Saul (supporting, male, 50-60)
--- Victor (lead, male, 30-45)
- Roles pay up to: $2,400
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Cookin' With Cowboys'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Host (supporting, female, 35-55)
- Roles pay up to: $75,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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