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 Atlanta, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
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'The Book of Nemo'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Red Leader (day player, 25-60)
--- Blue Leader (day player, 24-60)
--- Unconscious Child (day player, 6-14)
- Average hourly rate: $13
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Closed Doors'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Family (lead, 8-50)
--- Host (lead, 35-45)
- Average hourly rate: $40
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the scripted show here
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'Surrogate Mother'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mary (lead, female, 28-43)
--- Shela (supporting, female, 18-26)
--- Izabella (lead, female, 30-45)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Drama/Thriller Feature Film'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Toya (supporting, female, 15-40)
--- Donna (supporting, female, 18-35)
--- Daniel (supporting, 18-50)
- Average hourly rate: $13
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'9-1-1: Nashville,' Recurring Stand-In Talent'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Stand-In Male (day player, 23-40)
- Average hourly rate: $23
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the scripted show here
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'Another Man's Wife'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Gala Attendees (background extra, 21-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Game of Heirs,'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- ADELINE VANDERBILT (lead, female, 19-32)
--- REY RUTHERFURD (lead, male, 19-32)
--- BRANDON (supporting, male, 6-15)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the scripted show here
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'Dirty Dollars'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Detective Brandon Carter (lead, male, 25-42)
--- Samantha Reed (supporting, female, 18-29)
--- Jamel Davis (supporting, male, 18-27)
- Average hourly rate: $26
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the scripted show here
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'Waffle Hut' Vertical Series'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Barbie (lead, female, 20-28)
--- Donny (lead, male, 30-40)
--- Shane (lead, male, 25-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the scripted show here
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'Mr. Goggins 2: The Cabin'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Vincent (lead, male, 21-35)
--- Helen (lead, female, 21-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Right in Front of You'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Malcolm (lead, male, 35-38)
--- CIARA (supporting, female, 35-42)
--- Aliyah (lead, female, 37-39)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Columbia, South Carolina
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Dating'
- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Documentary Participant (lead, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: Columbia, South Carolina
- Learn more about the documentary here
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'Walkaround'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Molly (lead, female, 30-45)
- Average hourly rate: $27
- Casting locations: Birmingham, Alabama
- Learn more about the feature film here
This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.