Movies and TV shows casting in California

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May 13, 2026
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Movies and TV shows casting in California

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 California and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Classroom Survival' YouTube Episode

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Evil Teacher (supporting, male, 35-65)
--- Bratty Teenager (supporting, 18-22)
--- Gym Teacher (supporting, male, 30-40)
- Roles pay up to: $250
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, CA
- Learn more about the scripted show

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'Probable Risk'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Pollo (lead, male, 35-65)
--- Kid (lead, all genders, 9-12)
--- Daniel (lead, male, 18-25)
- Roles pay up to: $300
- Casting locations: Burlingame, CA; San Francisco, CA; Fremont, CA; Oakland, CA; San Jose, CA
- Learn more about the short film

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'Fleeting Moments of Beauty and Grace In The Life of #428'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Clone (lead, female, 19-27)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: San Francisco, CA
- Learn more about the short film

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'The Instructions'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Trevor (lead, male, 52-70)
--- Bernadette (supporting, female, 50-70)
--- Robert (supporting, male, 50-70)
- Casting locations: Riverside, CA
- Learn more about the short film

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'The Warmth Below'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Raheem (supporting, male, 25-60)
--- Amy (day player, female, 40-80)
- Casting locations: Lodi, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Sacramento, CA
- Learn more about the scripted show

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'Platonic Picnic Date,' Social Experiment Video Series

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Straight Male (real people, male, 21-40)
--- Gay Male (real people, male, 21-40)
- Roles pay up to: $50
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, CA; Riverside, CA; San Bernardino, CA
- Learn more about the reality TV show

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'Life on Mars'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- David Nova (supporting, male, 21-35)
--- Bernie Salads (supporting, all genders, 21-35)
- Casting locations: Riverside, CA; Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA; Temecula, CA; Orange, CA
- Learn more about the short film

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Security & Bodyguard

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Bodyguard/Security (supporting, male, 18-40)
--- Bodyguard/Security (background / extra, male, 18-50)
--- Security/Bodyguard (real people, male, 18-50)
- Roles pay up to: $225
- Casting locations: Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA; Riverside, CA; San Francisco, CA; Anaheim, CA
- Learn more about the scripted show

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'The Tempest'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Gracie Vidal (lead, female, 35+)
--- Aaron Ra (lead, male, 40+)
--- SIL (supporting, female, 30-45)
- Roles pay up to: $705
- Casting locations: Bellflower, CA; Los Angeles, CA
- Learn more about the short film

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World Cup Video, Fans

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Soccer Fan (real people, 21+)
- Casting locations: Sherman Oaks, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Orange, CA; Long Beach, CA; Thousand Oaks, CA
- Learn more about the reality TV show

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'Take Me to Ithaca'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ford Young (lead, male, 45-60)
--- Wild Bob (supporting, male, 50-65)
--- Charlie (supporting, male, 50-65)
- Roles pay up to: $4,200
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature 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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Couples Competition Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Engaged Couples (real people, 21-35)
- Roles pay up to: $1,750
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show

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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 locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show

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'Guarded'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Will (supporting, male, 28-45)
- Roles pay up to: $18,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show

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