The glitz and glamor of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans from an early age. Beyond celebrity Instagram stories and red carpet poses, there are actors paying their dues and honing their craft in search of sustainable careers and fulfilling side hustles. Answering cast calls is a big part of that journey.
Whether you’re a working actor or an aspiring actor, you might want to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage has compiled a list of projects currently casting in Virginia and what roles to expect.
Open casting call for film and television productions
‘home town’
– Project type: Scripted show
– role:
— Morgan (Reid, male, 18-35)
– Average hourly wage: $67
– Location: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
– Learn more about scripted shows here
“The Shot”
– Project type: Feature film
– role:
— Jace (Lead, Female, 16-22)
— Lacey (Support, Female, Ages 6-18)
— Dwania Kyles (Lead, Female, Ages 8-15)
– Average hourly wage: None
– Casting locations: Richmond, Danville
– Learn more about feature films here
‘It bothers me’
– Project type: Feature film
– role:
— Sierra (Support, Female, 25-35 years old)
— Ash (Lead, Female, 20-35 years old)
— Michael (Reed, male, 25-35 years old)
– Average hourly wage: $12
– Casting location: Lynchburg, Richmond
– Learn more about feature films here
‘reality’
– Project type: Scripted show
– role:
— Bible Study Kids (Morning Players, ages 10-14)
— Soccer player (background extra, male, 18-30 years old)
– Average hourly wage: None
– Casting location: Richmond
– Learn more about scripted shows here
“Helena’s Song”
– Project type: Short film
– role:
— Eli (Leader, Male, 55-75 years old)
— Helena (Support, Female, 55-75 years old)
– Average hourly wage: $21
– Casting location: Richmond
– Learn more about short films here
“Wolf Love: The Prequel”
– Project type: Short film
– role:
— Toby (Support, Male, 18-100 years old)
— Keisha (Lead, Female, 24-31)
— Editor (Staff)
– Average hourly wage: $50
– Casting location: Richmond
– Learn more about short films here
“Milk and cookies”
– Project type: Short film
– role:
— Tina (Lead, Female, 18-25)
— Children (Leader, Male, 18-25 years old)
— Tenor (Reed, Male, 18-24 years old)
– Average hourly wage: None
– Location: Woodbridge
– Learn more about short films here
“Fair Rain”
– Project type: Scripted show
– role:
— Community (added background, ages 18-70)
— Private First Class Johnson (Japanese athlete, male, 20-39 years old)
— Catherine (day player, female, 40-65 years old)
– Average hourly wage: None
– Location: Woodbridge
– Learn more about scripted shows here
“JIS”
– Project type: Short film
– role:
— Manager (Support, Male, 55-65 years old)
— Everyone (Support, 18-25 years old)
— Tok (other, male, 18-24 years old)
– Average hourly wage: $20
– Casting location: Fairfax, Arlington
– Learn more about short films here