Movies and TV shows casting in Charlotte

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 Charlotte, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'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: Charlotte, North 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: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Learn more about the documentary here

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'On Earth As It Is In Heaven'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Interviewee (day player, 35-55)
--- Newscaster (day player, 45-65)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Sweat'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Rachel (lead, female, 25-35)
--- The Trainer (lead, female, 35-55)
--- The Trainer - Older (supporting, female, 64-80)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Belle & Beau'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Beau (lead, 25-25)
--- Belle (lead, 21-21)
--- Dr. Knotweed (supporting, 50-60)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Jewel Thieves'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Robert Monroe (lead, male, 30-50)
--- Kay Monroe (lead, female, 25-39)
--- Sarah (supporting, female, 35-50)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'The Game' (Test Film)'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Samara (supporting, female, 10-13)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Charlotte, North Carolina
- 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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'For The Birds'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Coco (supporting, female, 18-36)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Connection'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Corey (lead, 18-30)
--- Skyler (lead, 18-30)
--- Connection Specialist (supporting, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Knoxville, Tennessee
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Latibulum'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Guy (lead, male, 25-40)
--- Becca (lead, female, 25-40)
--- Bob (lead, male, 45-70)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Learn more about the short film here

This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.