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Movies and TV shows casting in Michigan

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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 Michigan, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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Michigan open casting calls for movie and TV productions

'The Frontier Guards'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Brinton (lead, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Michigan Center, Newberry
- Learn more about the short film here

'Life Game'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lawrence (lead, male, 18-40)
--- Gracie (lead, female, 18-35)
--- Phillip (supporting, male, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Detroit, Warren
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Sweet Dreams'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Justice Beck (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Taron Holt (supporting, male, 18-30)
--- Rhodes Beck (supporting, male, 35-65)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Grand Rapids, Traverse City
- Learn more about the short film here

'ESPN NFL Draft'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Caterer Non-speaking (background extra, female, male, 39-55)
--- Stage Manager (background extra, male, 30-40)
--- Production Assistant (background extra, male, 20-25)
- Average hourly rate: $41
- Casting locations: Detroit
- Learn more about the short film here

'Small Business'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Terry (supporting, male, 60-100)
- Average hourly rate: $21
- Casting locations: Lansing
- Learn more about the short film here

Nationwide open casting calls for movie and TV productions

'Spider-Man: Fallout,' Fan-Film'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Extras (background extra, 10-70)
--- Kindred (lead, male, 22-35)
--- Jinx (voiceover, female, 20-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Learn more about the short film here

'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
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

Open casting calls for movie and TV productions in neighboring states

'Galactic'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Tammy (supporting, female, 18-45)
--- Earl (supporting, male, 25-55)
--- Annie Jane (lead, female, 40-70)
- Average hourly rate: $93
- Casting locations: Columbus, Ohio
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Untitled Art Dramatic Film'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Bobby (lead, male, 18-27)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: Hammond, Indiana
- Learn more about the feature film here

'219 "The Series"'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Extra (background extra, 8-100)
--- Police Officer Extra (background extra, 21-100)
--- Production Assistant (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: South Bend, Indiana; Merrillville, Indiana; Gary, Indiana
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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


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