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 Columbus, Georgia, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they’re looking to fill.
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‘Going Postal’ Pilot’
– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Foster (supporting, male, 12-15)
— Mailman Mike (Michael Benjamin) (lead, male, 30-45)
— Kayla (supporting, female, 15-18)
– Average hourly rate: $18
– Casting locations: Columbus, Georgia
– Learn more about the scripted show 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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‘Throwing Stones’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Maddy Walker (lead, female, 14-19)
– Average hourly rate: $20
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here
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‘Garden of Dreams’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— LeRoy (lead, 18-30)
— Azalia (lead, 18-100)
— Garden Kids (background extra, 7-12)
– Average hourly rate: $12
– Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
– Learn more about the feature film here
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‘Spy Balloon’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Prisoner (supporting, 18-100)
— Capt. Galagher (lead, 0-100)
— Special Agent Lira (lead, female, 21-35)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia; Montgomery, Alabama
– Learn more about the feature film here
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‘The Trump Shooter’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Ethen (lead, male, 23-32)
— John (lead, male, 40-60)
— Mary (lead, female, 19-60)
– Average hourly rate: $21
– Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
– Learn more about the feature film here
This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker Media.
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