Movies and TV shows casting in Kentucky

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April 8, 2026
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Movies and TV shows casting in Kentucky

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. compiled a list of projects casting right now in Kentucky and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Me and My Daddy'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mish (lead, male, 6-11)
--- Jay (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Cindy (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $4,900
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; Louisville, KY; Lexington, KY; Bowling Green, KY
- Learn more about the short film

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'THE LUCKY BREAK'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Brooke Sharpe (lead, female, 30-40)
--- Detective Burke (lead, male, 35-45)
--- Damien Sharpe (lead, male, 30-40)
- Roles pay up to: $3,000
- Casting locations: Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; Atlanta, GA; Nashville, TN; Cincinnati, OH
- Learn more about the feature film

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The Phone Call - A Short Film

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Matt (lead, male, 21-27)
--- Karen (lead, female, 21-27)
- Roles pay up to: $500
- Casting locations: Richmond, KY; Lexington, KY
- Learn more about the short film

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'Down Home Diaries'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Mark (day player, male, 30-39)
--- Waiter (day player, male, 20-40)
--- Ed (supporting, male, 45-65)
- Roles pay up to: $750
- Casting locations: Prestonsburg, KY; Louisville, KY; Lexington, KY; Knoxville, TN; Charleston, WV
- Learn more about the scripted show

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'Cat Enright and The Opium Equation'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Frog Berry (day player, male, 18-20)
--- Glenda Dupree (supporting, female, 60-70)
--- Hill Henley (supporting, male, 38-45)
- Roles pay up to: $3,000
- Casting locations: Nashville, TN; Lexington, KY; Paris, KY
- Learn more about the feature film

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'The Great Lakeview Bake-Off'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Desmond (supporting, male, 30-40)
--- Waiter (lead, female, male, 18-35)
- Casting locations: Clarksville, TN; Nashville, TN; Atlanta, GA; Memphis, TN; Louisville, KY
- Learn more about the feature film

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'You When You're Hungry'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Isaac Rayes (lead, male, 18-22)
--- Abraham Rayes (supporting, male, 38-60)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: Bowling Green, KY; Nashville, TN; Louisville, KY
- Learn more about the short film

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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 locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series

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'Autonomous'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Alistair Mallen (lead, male, 26-40)
--- Maggie Thomas (lead, female, 20-30)
--- Magda Jansen (supporting, female, 40-55)
- Roles pay up to: $1,500
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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'Painted with L.O.V.E.'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lilly (lead, female, 22-30)
--- Patrick Jones (lead, 25-35)
--- Lois (supporting, female, 22-30)
- Roles pay up to: $10,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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'The Chambers'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Elijah (lead, male, 24-40)
- Roles pay up to: $5,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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'Has Your Partner Vanished?' Docu-Series

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Ghosted Partner (real people, 22-44)
- Roles pay up to: $2,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show

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