Movies and TV shows casting in North Carolina

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April 1, 2026
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Movies and TV shows casting in North Carolina

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. compiled a list of projects casting right now in North Carolina and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Pointing to Falling Birds'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Willa (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Max (lead, female, 18-28)
--- Hayden (lead, male, 18-28)
- Casting locations: New York City, NY; New Bern, NC
- Learn more about the feature film

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'Xander Brand Equilibrium'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Male Talent One (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Female Talent Two (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Male Talent Two (lead, male, 26-35)
- Casting locations: Burlington, NC; Raleigh, NC; Durham, NC; Chapel Hill, NC; Cary, NC
- Learn more about the reality TV show

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'In Remembrance of Me'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Jane Locklear (lead, female, 20-29)
--- Laura (lead, female, 30-45)
--- David (supporting, male, 30-50)
- Casting locations: Washington, NC; Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC; Durham, NC; Cary, NC
- Learn more about the student film

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'Wish Me Good Luck'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Amelia (lead, female, 25-29)
--- George (supporting, male, 40-49)
--- Rachel (supporting, female, 30-49)
- Roles pay up to: $500
- Casting locations: Winston-Salem, NC
- Learn more about the short film

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'Dark Places'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Serena (lead, female, 27-35)
--- Dr. Isaac (supporting, male, 38-45)
--- Izzy (supporting, female, 25-31)
- Roles pay up to: $2,200
- Casting locations: Greenville, SC; Charleston, SC; Columbia, SC; Greer, SC; Charlotte, NC
- Learn more about the short film

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'New Era: AOL'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Anomaly (supporting, female, 20-30)
- Roles pay up to: $125
- Casting locations: Burlington, NC; Greensboro, NC; Chapel Hill, NC; Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC
- Learn more about the short film

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'Noelle's Library'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Noelle (lead, female, 25-35)
--- Esther (supporting, female, 25-35)
--- John (supporting, male, 25-35)
- Casting locations: North Charleston, SC; Charleston, SC; Atlanta, GA; Charlotte, NC; Durham, NC
- Learn more about the short film

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'Brothers Twice'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Sam Sr. (supporting, male, 35-60)
- Roles pay up to: $875
- Casting locations: Charlotte, NC; Carthage, NC; Pineville, NC; Southern Pines, NC; Aberdeen, NC
- Learn more about the feature film

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'Drawers Are For Hiding Things'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Grant (lead, male, 40-65)
- Roles pay up to: $300
- Casting locations: Matthews, NC; Charlotte, NC; Mooresville, NC
- Learn more about the short film

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'Write Time'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Toby Solomon (lead, male, 18-30)
--- Vickie Swanson (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Unnamed Murderer (lead, male, 18-40)
- Casting locations: Durham, NC; Raleigh, NC; Cary, NC; Morrisville, NC; Holly Springs, NC
- Learn more about the student film

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High-Impact Vertical Drama Series

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Lead Female (lead, female, 18-35)
--- Lead Male (lead, male, 18-40)
- Roles pay up to: $6,400
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series

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'Autonomous'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Alistair Mallen (lead, male, 26-40)
--- Maggie Thomas (lead, female, 20-30)
--- Magda Jansen (supporting, female, 40-55)
- Roles pay up to: $1,500
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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'Painted with L.O.V.E.'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lilly (lead, female, 22-30)
--- Patrick Jones (lead, 25-35)
--- Lois (supporting, female, 22-30)
- Roles pay up to: $10,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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'The Chambers'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Elijah (lead, male, 24-40)
- Roles pay up to: $5,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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'Has Your Partner Vanished?' Docu-Series

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Ghosted Partner (real people, 22-44)
- Roles pay up to: $2,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show

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