Written by Backstage
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 Washington, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they’re looking to fill.
‘Where’s Malcolm?’
– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Waldo (lead, male, 18-24)
— Mr. Thomas Teacher (supporting, male, 30-60)
– Average hourly rate: $25
– Casting locations: Seattle
– Learn more about the short film here
‘Glass Stars’ – LIVE!’
– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Bruce Boyd (supporting, 50-65)
— Reverend Neil Chandler (supporting, male, 50-100)
— Mark Davis (supporting, 25-35)
– Average hourly rate: $12
– Casting locations: Seattle
– Learn more about the scripted show here
‘The Perfect Partner’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Eve-9 (Eve) (lead, female, 25-50)
— Lyra-5 (lead, female, 25-40)
— Sasha-X (lead, female, 18-25)
– Average hourly rate: $30
– Casting locations: Seattle
– Learn more about the feature film here
‘Man with the Horn’
– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Alia (lead, female, 25-40)
— Malcolm (lead, male, 25-40)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: Seattle
– Learn more about the short film here
‘The Absence of Violet,’ Producer’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Lead Producer (crew)
– Average hourly rate: $31
– Casting locations: Seattle, Gig Harbor
– Learn more about the feature film here
‘Episodic Shorts’
– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Anne (lead, female, 20-29)
– Average hourly rate: $13
– Casting locations: Spokane
– Learn more about the scripted show here
‘Roots of a Cedar Tree’
– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Ari (supporting, female, 6-12)
— Lyn (lead, female, 27-38)
– Average hourly rate: $18
– Casting locations: Seattle, Olympia
– Learn more about the short film here
‘Vertical Mini-Drama Series’
– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Will (lead, male, 25-35)
— Sasha (lead, female, 25-35)
– Average hourly rate: $106
– Casting locations: Seattle
– Learn more about the scripted show here
‘Financial Audit’ Pilot Episode(s), Guest’
– Project type: reality TV
– Roles:
— Financial Audit – Guest (lead, 18-100)
– Average hourly rate: $75
– Casting locations: Bellevue, Auburn, Seattle, Renton
– Learn more about the reality TV show here
‘Untitled Feature Film’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Ben (lead, male, 21-40)
— Charlotte (lead, female, 21-40)
– Average hourly rate: $31
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here
‘Lowball’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
– Average hourly rate: $75
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here
