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Grusho Anna \/\/ ShutterstockMovies and TV shows casting in San Diego<\/p>\n
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention 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.<\/p>\n
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<\/a> compiled a list of projects casting right now in San Diego, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they’re looking to fill.<\/p>\n – Project type: short film<\/p>\n – Roles:<\/p>\n — Girl (supporting, female, 7-11)<\/p>\n — Jim (supporting, male, 40-55)<\/p>\n – Roles pay up to: $500<\/p>\n – Casting locations: San Diego<\/p>\n – Learn more about the short film here<\/a><\/p>\n – Project type: reality TV<\/p>\n – Roles:<\/p>\n — Contestant\/s (real people, all genders, 18+)<\/p>\n – Casting locations: San Diego<\/p>\n – Learn more about the reality TV show here<\/a><\/p>\n – Project type: reality TV<\/p>\n – Roles:<\/p>\n — Entrepreneur\/Small Business Owner (Product Required) (real people, 18-40)<\/p>\n – Roles pay up to: $4,000<\/p>\n – Casting locations: San Diego<\/p>\n – Learn more about the reality TV show here<\/a><\/p>\n – Project type: short film<\/p>\n – Roles:<\/p>\n — California lead (lead, female, 15-23)<\/p>\n — outside California talent (models, female, 15-23)<\/p>\n – Roles pay up to: $1,600<\/p>\n – Casting locations: San Diego<\/p>\n – Learn more about the short film here<\/a><\/p>\n – Project type: short film<\/p>\n – Roles:<\/p>\n — Ronnie (lead, male, 20-35)<\/p>\n — Wingman (lead, male, 20-35)<\/p>\n — Ashley (supporting, female, trans female, 20-35)<\/p>\n – Roles pay up to: $200<\/p>\n – Casting locations: San Diego<\/p>\n – Learn more about the short film here<\/a><\/p>\n – Project type: vertical series<\/p>\n – Roles:<\/p>\n — Stella (lead, female, 60+)<\/p>\n — Bryce (supporting, male, 26-45)<\/p>\n — Nikki (lead, 18-27)<\/p>\n – Roles pay up to: $2,500<\/p>\n – Casting locations: San Diego<\/p>\n – Learn more about the vertical series here<\/a><\/p>\n – Project type: vertical series<\/p>\n – Roles:<\/p>\n — Emily Hart (lead, female, 21-35)<\/p>\n – Roles pay up to: $700<\/p>\n – Casting locations: San Diego<\/p>\n – Learn more about the vertical series here<\/a><\/p>\n – Project type: scripted show<\/p>\n – Roles:<\/p>\n — Host (supporting, female, 35-55)<\/p>\n – Roles pay up to: $75,000<\/p>\n – Casting: nationwide<\/p>\n – Learn more about the scripted show here<\/a><\/p>\n – Project type: reality TV<\/p>\n – Roles:<\/p>\n — Engaged Couples (real people, 21-35)<\/p>\n – Roles pay up to: $1,750<\/p>\n – Casting: nationwide<\/p>\n – Learn more about the reality TV show here<\/a><\/p>\n – Project type: scripted show<\/p>\n – Roles:<\/p>\n — Host (supporting, female, 35-55)<\/p>\n – Roles pay up to: $75,000<\/p>\n – Casting: nationwide<\/p>\n – Learn more about the scripted show here<\/a><\/p>\n – Project type: vertical series<\/p>\n – Roles:<\/p>\n — Lead Female (lead, female, 18-35)<\/p>\n — Lead Male (lead, male, 18-40)<\/p>\n – Roles pay up to: $6,400<\/p>\n – Casting: nationwide<\/p>\n – Learn more about the vertical series here<\/a><\/p>\n – Project type: scripted show<\/p>\n – Roles:<\/p>\n — Host (supporting, female, 35-55)<\/p>\n – Roles pay up to: $75,000<\/p>\n – Casting: nationwide<\/p>\n – Learn more about the scripted show here<\/a><\/p>\n – Project type: feature film<\/p>\n – Roles:<\/p>\n — Max (supporting, male, 50-60)<\/p>\n — Saul (supporting, male, 50-60)<\/p>\n — Victor (lead, male, 30-45)<\/p>\n – Roles pay up to: $2,400<\/p>\n – Casting: nationwide<\/p>\n – Learn more about the feature film here<\/a><\/p>\n – Project type: scripted show<\/p>\n – Roles:<\/p>\n — Host (supporting, female, 35-55)<\/p>\n – Roles pay up to: $75,000<\/p>\n – Casting: nationwide<\/p>\n – Learn more about the scripted show here<\/a><\/p>\n This story<\/a> was produced by Backstage<\/a> and reviewed and distributed by Stacker<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Grusho Anna \/\/ ShutterstockMovies and TV shows casting in San Diego The glitz and glam of Hollywood 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