Find Movie and TV Casting Calls Near You

Actors and aspiring performers across the United States are currently seeing a diverse array of casting opportunities spanning independent cinema, major studio productions, and the growing sector of vertical short-form digital content.

In Los Angeles, the production landscape includes a mix of traditional film and new media. A romantic drama mini-series titled Chained to My Nemesis, which will be streamed on the SHORTS App, is currently casting both lead actors and background roles. For the lead roles, the production is seeking actors between the ages of 18 and 70 who speak with an American accent, with shoot dates scheduled for April 12 through April 18, 2026. Pay for these roles ranges from $170 to $450 per shoot day.

Other local opportunities in Los Angeles include the project My BFF Is a Superstar, which is offering a daily rate between $170 and $500 for local talent. An indie romantic comedy set in the grunge era of the 1990s, titled Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars, is casting five roles with an application deadline of April 16, 2026.

Major Studio and Television Casting

Established studios and television series are also seeking talent for specific character archetypes. A television series titled The Paper is seeking men between the ages of 40 and 75 with SAG-AFTRA membership and experience waiting tables for work on April 16 and April 17, 2026.

Paramount is casting for an untitled project that requires real male skateboarders of color who are capable of skating at the Venice Bowl. In New York City, The Gilded Age is casting for its fourth season, specifically seeking men between the ages of 40 and 60 with SAG-AFTRA membership, offering a rate of $187 for 10 hours of work.

For those seeking high-budget independent work, Backstage has reported a nationwide opportunity for a horror film offering $30,000.

Commercial and Digital Media Opportunities

The commercial sector continues to offer varied compensation structures, ranging from flat session fees to larger buyouts. Weight Watchers International Inc. Is casting a role for a woman, available to both Union and Non-Union talent, with a $500 session fee and a $5,000 buyout plus 20%.

Other active commercial calls include:

• A major laundry detergent brand seeking men and women with pay ranging from $600 to $5,100, including hotel and travel expenses.
• A major athletic brand campaign offering $400 for a 10 to 12-hour session for men and women.
• A photo project for Prettylitter seeking women, offering $1,000 per session and $200 for usage, plus 20% agency fees.
• An internet commercial seeking an aspirational and fit couple between the ages of 30 and 50 for a $200 flat rate.

In the digital space, a project for a vertical short titled Double Life of the Cell Block King is seeking a corporate employee for work on April 10, 2026, with a pay rate of $108 for six hours. A separate digital media project is seeking expressive on-camera talent for guided video and audio work, paying $125 per session.

International Casting

Casting opportunities extend beyond the U.S., with active calls in Mexico City. A commercial for Geely is seeking both a woman and a man between the ages of 25 and 30. These non-union roles offer a rate of 20,000 MXN plus agency commission.