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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‘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

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‘Untitled Horror Film’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Director of Photography (crew, 18-99)
— Editor (crew, 18-99)
— Assistant Director (crew, 18-99)
– Average hourly rate: $93
– Casting locations: Kentucky
– Learn more about the feature 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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‘Untitled Horror Project’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Makeup Department Head (crew, 18-99)
— Second Second Assistant Director (crew, 18-99)
— Boom Operator (crew, 18-99)
– Average hourly rate: $50
– Casting locations: Kentucky
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Blood and Rust’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Marlene Fenton (supporting, female, 30-40)
— Sheriff Shaeffer (supporting, male, 40-60)
— Vampire Horde (background extra, 25-80)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: Lexington
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘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

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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: Louisville, Lexington, Shelbyville, Simpsonville
– Learn more about the feature 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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‘The Lost Healer’

– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Kiva (lead, female, 18-25)
— General Graeme (supporting, male, 40-55)
— Rian (lead, male, 18-25)
– Average hourly rate: $31
– Casting locations: Union, Louisville
– Learn more about the scripted show here

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‘The Pelican (up to 23 episodes)’

– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Brandon (lead, male, 18-25)
— Victor (supporting, 18-45)
— Shawn (lead, male, 18-25)
– Average hourly rate: $93
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the scripted show here

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‘Vanderpump Villa – hit show on Hulu’

– 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
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the reality TV show here

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‘Once Upon A Time In The Middle East – by Director Muye Wen’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Checkpoint American Soldier (day player, male, 25-45)
— Chef A (day player, male, 30-45)
— Sentry (A,B,C) (day player, male, 25-40)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘The Shot’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Jace (lead, female, 16-22)
— Lacy (supporting, female, 6-18)
— Dwania Kyles (lead, female, 8-15)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: Danville, Virginia; Richmond, Virginia
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Rumspringa’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Mackenzie (supporting, 18-35)
– Average hourly rate: $36
– Casting locations: Oak Park, Illinois
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Hard Feelings’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Annie (lead, female, 18-27)
— Young Annie (day player, female, 10-13)
— Hailee (supporting, female, 18-27)
– Average hourly rate: $17
– Casting locations: Norfolk, Virginia; Virginia Beach, Virginia
– Learn more about the feature film here

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