Movies and TV shows casting in Philadelphia

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May 13, 2026
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Movies and TV shows casting in Philadelphia

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 Philadelphia, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Good Wife'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Evelyn (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Samuel (lead, male, 20-30)
- Roles pay up to: $450
- Casting locations: Philadelphia
- Learn more about the short film

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'American Fever Dream'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- James (Young) (background / extra, male, 6-8)
- Casting locations: Philadelphia
- Learn more about the feature film

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Tri State Dating Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Dater (real people, all genders, 25-40)
- Casting locations: Philadelphia
- Learn more about the reality TV show

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'Crybaby'

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Melina (supporting, female, 19-35)
--- Tori (supporting, female, 20-35)
--- Kayla (day player, female, 18-30)
- Roles pay up to: $250
- Casting locations: Philadelphia
- Learn more about the vertical series

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'K-Hole Demon Hunter'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Hex (supporting, trans female, 30-40)
--- Moll (supporting, trans female, 22-40)
--- Kellan (supporting, trans male, 22-30)
- Roles pay up to: $300
- Casting locations: Philadelphia
- Learn more about the short film

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'Paintings of Prey'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Hawke (lead, male, 18+)
--- Weasel (lead, male, 18+)
--- Vole (supporting, 18+)
- Casting locations: Philadelphia
- Learn more about the short film

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Horror Feature Film

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Marley (lead, male, 40-70)
--- Leonard (lead, male, 25-40)
--- Khalil (lead, male, 18-26)
- Roles pay up to: $1,400
- Casting locations: Philadelphia
- 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show

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Nationwide Game Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Game Show Contestants (real people, all genders, 18-60)
- Roles pay up to: $2,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show

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'Third Ave' Series

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Girl Group Music Artist (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Music Video Vixen (supporting, female, 18-30)
--- The Pretty Girl (models, female, 18-30)
- Roles pay up to: $100
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show

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