Movies and TV shows casting in Michigan

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May 13, 2026
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Movies and TV shows casting in Michigan

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

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'This Piano Is Haunted'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Matt Keller (lead, male, 32-50)
--- Josephine Keller (supporting, female, 12-18)
--- Rachel Bennett (supporting, female, 32-50)
- Roles pay up to: $1,575
- Casting locations: Grand Rapids, MI; New York, NY; Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI; Lansing, MI
- Learn more about the short film

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'The Death of a Fish'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Boy (lead, male, 6-10)
- Roles pay up to: $450
- Casting locations: Ann Arbor, MI; Detroit, MI; Saline, MI; Novi, MI; Southfield, MI
- Learn more about the short film

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'Daydreams: The Lazy One Unworthy of Living'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Dr. Blank (day player, 30-60)
- Roles pay up to: $100
- Casting locations: Belleville, MI; Detroit, MI; Ann Arbor, MI; Grand Rapids, MI; Lansing, MI
- Learn more about the feature film

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'Vivify'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Remi (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Sophie (supporting, female, 18-25)
- Roles pay up to: $300
- Casting locations: Grand Rapids, MI
- Learn more about the short film

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'The Roots Do Bleed'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Coretta Mosely (lead, female, 25-40)
--- Yvie Mosely (supporting, female, 21-30)
--- Oscar Junior (supporting, male, 30-60)
- Roles pay up to: $625
- Casting locations: Toledo, OH; Detroit, MI; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH
- Learn more about the short film

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'Broken Hearted-Soul' Pilot

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Kevyn (lead, male, 20-25)
--- Tyrell (lead, male, 24-30)
--- Brandon (male, 30-35)
- Roles pay up to: $800
- Casting locations: Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI; Grand Rapids, MI; Milwaukee, WI; Indianapolis, IN
- Learn more about the scripted show

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'Can't Have It All 2'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Sam (lead, male, trans male, 40-50)
- Roles pay up to: $1,400
- Casting locations: Detroit, MI; Ann Arbor, MI; Lansing, MI
- Learn more about the feature film

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'The Drop'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Marcus (lead, male, 21-45)
--- Odessa (lead, male, 21-45)
--- Finn (supporting, male, 18-30)
- Casting locations: Detroit, MI; Chicago, IL
- Learn more about the short film

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'Margaret on the Mount'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Al (supporting, male, 18+)
--- Cheryl (supporting, female, 25-45)
- Casting locations: Grand Rapids, MI
- Learn more about the feature film

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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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