By Jon Tharp, Broker · May 20, 2026
Movies and TV Shows Are Casting Right Now — Here's What's Open Nationwide
North Carolina has been a film production hub for years — from the long run of "Dawson's Creek" on the coast to countless productions that have used the mountains as a backdrop. If you've ever thought about getting in front of a camera, Backstage has put together a current list of casting calls across the country worth knowing about.
Here's what's open right now:
'Take Me to Ithaca' (feature film) — Looking for male leads and supporting roles, ages 45-65. Roles pay up to $4,200. Casting nationwide.
Open Call for ReelShort Vertical Productions (scripted show) — Seeking lead male and female types, ages 25-35. Casting nationwide.
'The Breed' (feature film) — Female lead (25-39), male supporting (27-36), female lead (24-37). Roles pay up to $3,750. In-person auditions May 22 in Los Angeles.
'Guarded' (scripted show) — Male supporting role, ages 28-45. Roles pay up to $18,000. Casting nationwide.
High-Impact Vertical Drama Series — Lead male and female roles, ages 18-40. Roles pay up to $6,400. Casting nationwide.
'Uncanny Valley High' (feature film) — Female lead, ages 14-25. Roles pay up to $3,000. Worldwide submissions.
Couples Competition Show (reality TV) — Engaged couples, ages 21-35. Pays up to $1,750. Casting nationwide.
'Lights Out: Who's Out' Vertical Thriller Series — Lead and supporting, ages 18-25. Pays up to $4,800. Worldwide submissions.
'How to Wreck My Bully's Heart' (vertical series) — Lead and supporting, ages 18-25. Pays up to $4,800. Casting in Los Angeles.
For full submission details on any of these projects, visit backstage.com and search by project name.
North Carolina's film incentive program continues to attract productions looking for diverse locations. If you're based in WNC and interested in background or featured work, keeping tabs on the NC Film Office at ncfilm.com and regional casting directors is a good long-term move alongside national platforms like Backstage.
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