Movies and TV shows casting in Austin
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 Austin, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
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.
'No Big Deal'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Noah (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Anya (lead, female, 18-25)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: Austin
- 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: Austin
- 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: Austin
- Learn more about the short film here
'One of Those Days'
- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Penelope (supporting, female, 35-50)
- Roles pay up to: $100
- Casting locations: Austin
- Learn more about the student film here
'The Movie Lovers'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Various Roles (supporting, 18+)
--- Moviegoers (background / extra, 18+)
--- DSA Members (background / extra, 18+)
- Roles pay up to: $150
- Casting locations: Austin
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Samuel's Calling'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Young Samuel (lead, male, 8-12)
--- Samuel (supporting, male, 16-25)
- Roles pay up to: $500
- Casting locations: Austin
- Learn more about the short film here
'Toxic' Season 2
- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Sara (lead, female, 18-24)
--- Cam (lead, male, 25-38)
--- Andra (lead, female, 23-38)
- Roles pay up to: $325
- Casting locations: Austin
- Learn more about the documentary series here
'Disputes'
- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Couples (lead, 18+)
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV 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
'Somershire'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lucy (supporting, female, 28-35)
--- Monica (supporting, female, 55-65)
--- Ozzie (supporting, male, 65-70)
- Roles pay up to: $747
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Blood & Betrayal'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Dustin (lead, male, 21-48)
--- Luca (lead, male, 21-38)
- Roles pay up to: $3,200
- 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
Reality, Couples Who Are Dating or Engaged
- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Couples Who Are Dating or Engaged (lead, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $16,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here
'Boyfriends'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ed (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Dante (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Cindy (supporting, female, 40-60)
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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