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, and which roles they’re looking to fill.

Kentucky open casting calls for movie and TV productions

‘Saving Ava’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Younger Versions of Leads (lead, 7-12)
— Officer Toby (supporting, male, 26-60)
— Randy Brando (supporting, male, 27-60)
– Average hourly rate: $12
– Casting locations: Louisville
– Learn more about the feature film here

‘America Lasting Impressions’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— LINDA (lead, female, 18-25)
— MIKE (lead, male, 18-25)
— DREW (lead, male, 26-59)
– Average hourly rate: $50
– Casting locations: La Grange
– Learn more about the feature film here

‘The Lost Healer’
– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Kiva (lead, female, 18-25)
— General Graeme (supporting, male, 40-55)
— Arran (supporting, male, 18-25)
– Average hourly rate: $31
– Casting locations: Union, Louisville
– Learn more about the short film here

‘Wind Therapy,’ Video Editor’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Video Editor (crew, 18-99)
– Average hourly rate: $50
– Casting locations: La Grange
– Learn more about the feature film here

‘Lethal Desire’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— “GenCorp” Staff Member (background extra, 21-65)
— Resident of “The Colony” (background extra, 21-65)
— Police Officer (background extra, 25-55)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: Louisville, Simpsonville, Lexington, Shelbyville
– Learn more about the feature film here

‘Critical Incident Training’
– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Role Player (lead, 18-100)
– Average hourly rate: $21
– Casting locations: Lexington, Richmond, Louisville
– Learn more about the short film here

Nationwide open casting calls for movie and TV productions

‘Kevin’s Last Halloween’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— News Cameraperson (day player, 18-28)
— Kevin Kraven (lead, male, 14-18)
— News Anchor (day player, male, 40-60)
– Average hourly rate: $12
– Learn more about the feature film here

‘Vanderpump Villa’
– Project type: reality TV
– Roles:
— Celebration Parties With Guests of 6-8 People (lead, 21-100)
— Hospitality Professionals (lead, 21-100)
— Real Fine Dining Servers (lead, 21-50)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Learn more about the reality TV show here

This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker Media.