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 Jacksonville, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
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'Never to Return'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Investigator Strickland (lead, male, 30-60)
--- Daniel (lead, male, 18-28)
--- Student (background extra, male, 18-27)
- Average hourly rate: $43
- Casting locations: Jacksonville, Florida
- Learn more about the short film here
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'For Sentimental Reasons'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Clarence "Clay" Clermont (lead, male, 25-40)
--- Gabrielle "Gabi" Wright (lead, female, 25-39)
--- Lisa Clermont (day player, female, 25-40)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Jacksonville, Florida
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'The Taste of Blood'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Vivian (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Mark (lead, male, 18-30)
--- Count Caspien (supporting, male, 40-60)
- Average hourly rate: $156
- Casting locations: Savannah, Georgia
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Mirror Mirror'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- William (day player, male, 60-100)
--- Abigail (day player, 18-30)
--- Isabel (day player, female, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Orlando, Florida
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Love & Sacrifice'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Friend #1 Of The Wife (lead, 25-45)
--- Friend #1 (supporting, male, 25-35)
--- Husband (lead, male, 30-45)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Lakeland, Florida
- Learn more about the short film here
This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.