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

‘America Lasting Impressions’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— LINDA (lead, female, 18-25)
— MARY (lead, female, 13-16)
— MIKE (lead, male, 18-25)
– Average hourly rate: $50
– Casting locations: La Grange
– Learn more about the feature film here

‘Rust Belt Ruby’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Gaffer (crew, 18-120)
— Location Scout (crew, 18-120)
– Average hourly rate: $15
– Casting locations: Whitesburg
– Learn more about the feature film here

‘Mace’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Three Women (supporting, female, 20-40)
— Anna (lead, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, trans female, 30-70)
— Anna’s Date (supporting, male, 30-50)
– Average hourly rate: $25
– Casting locations: Louisville, Lexington
– Learn more about the short film here

‘A Tale of Two’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Hugo (supporting, male, 35-50)
— Sable (supporting, male, 40-50)
– Average hourly rate: $18
– Casting locations: Louisville
– Learn more about the short film here

‘Independent Feature Film, Art Designer’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Art Designer (crew)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: Lexington
– Learn more about the feature film here

‘The Eagle’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Victor Deming (lead, 24-60)
— Ellie Hope (lead, female, 15-24)
– Average hourly rate: $50
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here

‘Lowball’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Jenna (day player, 18-30)
– Average hourly rate: $125
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here

‘Vertical’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Alice (lead, female, 18-30)
— Jack (lead, male, 18-30)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
– Learn more about the short film here

‘Ninja-like’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Emily (lead, female, 15-22)
— Jacob (lead, male, 15-22)
— The Major (day player, male, 40-55)
– Average hourly rate: $25
– Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
– Learn more about the short film here

‘Singularity’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Delivery Person (supporting, 18-40)
— Alan (lead, male, 30-45)
— Young Evelyn (supporting, female, 9-13)
– Average hourly rate: $37
– Casting locations: Richmond, Virginia; Arlington, Virginia; Fairfax, Virginia
– Learn more about the short film here

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