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.

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‘Murder 8Rx’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— John (supporting, male, 35-60)
— Braylen (supporting, 18-30)
— Chief Rodson (supporting, 60-100)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: Louisville
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘How to skip leg day,’ Season 2′

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Personal Trainer (lead, female, 21-36)
– Average hourly rate: $30
– Casting locations: Erlanger
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘The Stairmaster’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Ginger (day player, female, 18-35)
— Gloria (day player, female, 18-35)
– Average hourly rate: $25
– Casting locations: Lebanon
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Lethal Desire’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— “GenCorp” Staff Member (background extra, 21-65)
— Resident of “The Colony” (background extra, 21-65)
— Townie (background extra, 18-80)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: Simpsonville, Louisville, Lexington, Shelbyville
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘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

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‘Darling of the Derby,’ Crew’

– Project type: documentary
– Roles:
— DP (crew, 18-99)
— Sound Mixer (crew, 18-99)
– Average hourly rate: $43
– Casting locations: Kentucky
– Learn more about the documentary here

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‘Hallmark Style Videos’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Edward (lead, male, 30-45)
– Average hourly rate: $93
– Casting locations: Paducah, Louisville
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘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

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‘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: $13
– Casting locations: Louisville
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘The Call’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Jen (lead, female, 18-100)
— Tanner (lead, male, 18-35)
— Nick (lead, male, 18-100)
– Average hourly rate: $87
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Mayhem’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Brandi (lead, female, 18-26)
— Krystal (lead, female, 18-26)
— Aunt Beth (day player, female, 35-55)
– Average hourly rate: $12
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Senior Prank’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Hannah Robinson (lead, female, 18-30)
— Officer Wyatt (supporting, male, 30-60)
— Charlie (supporting, 18-30)
– Average hourly rate: $30
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘The Boogeyman Isn’t Supposed To Be Pretty’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Brad (supporting, male, 20-30)
— Sophie (lead, female, 20-30)
— Michelle (supporting, female, 20-30)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘So Long, Farewell’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— James (supporting, male, 18-24)
— Haley (supporting, female, 18-24)
— Elise (supporting, female, 18-22)
– Average hourly rate: $15
– Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Under My Skin’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Sierra (supporting, female, 25-35)
— Ash (lead, female, 20-35)
— Michael (lead, male, 25-35)
– Average hourly rate: $12
– Casting locations: Richmond, Virginia; Lynchburg, Virginia
– Learn more about the feature film here

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