Movies and TV shows casting in Los Angeles

Written by:
Backstage
May 27, 2026
Media_Photos // Shutterstock
was produced by and reviewed and distributed by 麻豆原创 Media.

Movies and TV shows casting in Los Angeles

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention 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. compiled a list of projects casting right now in Los Angeles, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

1 / 14
Media_Photos // Shutterstock

'Love in the Wind'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Luke (lead, male, 18-30)
--- Savannah (lead, female, 18-30)
- Roles pay up to: $1,000
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film

2 / 14
Grusho Anna // Shutterstock

'DJD'

- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Mr. (lead, male, 40-60)
--- The New Mrs. (lead, female, 40-60)
--- Miss (lead, female, 20-35)
- Roles pay up to: $300
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the documentary series

3 / 14
Tikkyshop // Shutterstock

YouTube Competition Show Project

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Muscular Guy (supporting, male, 18-24)
--- Funny Guy (supporting, male, 18-24)
--- Crazy Kid (supporting, 8-12)
- Roles pay up to: $400
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the scripted show

4 / 14
guruXOX // Shutterstock

'Neon Hearts'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Denis (day player, male, 30-50)
--- Mr. Winterbottom (supporting, male, 30-50)
--- Clarence (supporting, male, 60-80)
- Roles pay up to: $700
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the short film

5 / 14
Gorodenkoff // Shutterstock

'Strikebreaker'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Allan Travers (lead, male, 20-30)
--- Father Otis Porter (supporting, male, 50-68)
--- Frank Navin (supporting, male, 45-60)
- Roles pay up to: $747
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the short film

6 / 14
Grusho Anna // Shutterstock

Major Comedy Sequel

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Upscale Event Guests (background / extra, 40+)
- Roles pay up to: $448
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the feature film

7 / 14
Grusho Anna // Shutterstock

'Bound by Duty'

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Savio (day player, male, 18-30)
--- Adamo (day player, male, 18-30)
--- Nino (day player, female, 18-30)
- Roles pay up to: $120
- Casting locations: Los Angeles
- Learn more about the vertical series

8 / 14
Dpongvit // Shutterstock

'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

9 / 14
KinoMasterskaya // Shutterstock

Coming of Age Feature Film, Twin Boys

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Sam (supporting, male, 13-15)
--- Brin (supporting, male, 13-15)
- Roles pay up to: $8,436
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

10 / 14
muratart // Shutterstock

'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

11 / 14
Gorodenkoff // Shutterstock

High-Impact Vertical Drama Series

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Lead Female (lead, female, 18-35)
--- Lead Male (lead, male, 18-40)
- Roles pay up to: $6,400
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series

12 / 14
Grusho Anna // Shutterstock

'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

13 / 14
Grusho Anna // Shutterstock

Open Call for ReelShort Vertical Productions

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Lead Male Types (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Lead Female Types (female, 25-35)
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show

14 / 14
Grusho Anna // Shutterstock

'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

Trending Now