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 Cleveland, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
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'The Mafia King'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Ben Clyde (day player, male, 25-35)
--- Young Sara (day player, female, 10-12)
--- Cynthia Marshall (supporting, female, 25-30)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Cleveland, Ohio
- Learn more about the scripted show here
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'OC Platinum Award Videos'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Lead Spokesperson (lead, female, male, 25-55)
- Average hourly rate: $188
- Casting locations: Cleveland, Ohio
- Learn more about the short film here
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'My Dog...'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Rachel (lead, female, 21-31)
--- Alec (supporting, male, 21-31)
--- Sheridan (supporting, female, 21-31)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Cleveland, Ohio
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Warped'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Waiter (supporting, female, 21-30)
--- Chris (lead, male, 22-30)
--- Cinematographer (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Cleveland, Ohio
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Untitled Feature Film'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Caroline (lead, female, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $43
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Spider-Man: Fallout,' Fan-Film'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Extras (background extra, 10-70)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Riverlight'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Marie Miller (lead, female, 15-20)
--- Sheriff Drake (lead, male, 40-56)
--- Jake Harper (lead, male, 15-21)
- Average hourly rate: $19
- Casting locations: Dayton, Ohio; Detroit, Michigan; Columbus, Ohio
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Assassin's Creed: Knights Of The New Order (Placeholder)'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Edward Kenway (lead, male, 20-35)
--- Connor Kenway/Ratonhnhaké:ton (lead, male, 20-33)
--- Élise de la Serre (supporting, female, 18-29)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Detroit, Michigan; Bay City, Michigan
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Sure Thing'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Emerald (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Casting Agent (supporting, male, 30-55)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Detroit, Michigan
- Learn more about the short film here
This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.