Movies and TV shows casting in Birmingham

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

'Advocacy is Life or Death'

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- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ms. Thompson (supporting, 20-40)
--- Erika (lead, female, 20-40)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Birmingham, Alabama
- Learn more about the short film here

'Walkaround'

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- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Molly (lead, female, 30-45)
- Average hourly rate: $26
- Casting locations: Birmingham, Alabama
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Rollercoaster Tycoon'

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- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Background (background extra, 16-50)
--- Mascot Character (crew)
--- Production Assistant (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Birmingham, Alabama
- Learn more about the scripted show here

'Lowball'

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- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

'The Damned Thing'

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- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- William Harker (supporting, male, 25-35)
--- The Coroner (lead, male, 30-60)
--- Hugh Morgan (supporting, male, 25-45)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the short film here

'Hiding Miss Mobster'

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- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Granger (supporting, 30-40)
--- DEA Agents (day player, male, 25-35)
--- Emily (day player, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia; Huntsville, Alabama
- Learn more about the feature film here

'The Perfect Partner'

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- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Eve-9 (Eve) (lead, female, 25-50)
--- Lyra-5 (lead, female, 25-40)
--- Sasha-X (lead, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the feature film here