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

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'The Undercurrent'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kayla (supporting, female, 18-100)
--- Detective Mason (supporting, male, 35-45)
--- Deacon (Mob Contact) (lead, 40-50)
- Average hourly rate: $19
- Casting locations: Houston, Texas
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Pinch Me'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Isabelle (lead, female, 21-35)
--- Emile (lead, male, 21-35)
--- Billie (supporting, female, 21-35)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Houston, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Live On Camera Host, Texas'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- On-Camera Hosts- Texas (lead, 18-42)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Houston, Texas
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Cuffing Season'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Blake (lead, female, 18-28)
- Average hourly rate: $19
- Casting locations: Houston, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Falling Darkly'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Gabriel (lead, male, 28-38)
--- Amy (supporting, female, 28-38)
--- Amanda Russell (day player, female, 18-24)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Houston, Texas
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Requiem'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Young Man (lead, male, 18-20)
--- Old Artist (lead, male, 50-100)
- Average hourly rate: $17
- Casting locations: Houston, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Esperanza'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Whitney (day player, female, 29-35)
--- Mike (day player, 45-60)
--- Trey (day player, male, 35-45)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: Houston, Texas
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Untitled Short Film'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Actor (lead, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $40
- Casting locations: Houston, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Pinch Me'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Isabelle (lead, female, 21-35)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Houston, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Tea With Lea'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Guest (content creators & real people, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Houston, Texas
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'Aforetime'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ed (lead, male, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $38
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'CRWN' TV Pilot'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Chris (supporting, male, 23-30)
--- Beautiful Women (background extra, female, 18-30)
--- Delsheep (supporting, male, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: Austin, Texas
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Ed Rock'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Tiffany (lead, 18-27)
--- Kenny (supporting, 25-35)
--- Donnie (lead, male, 24-28)
- Average hourly rate: $63
- Casting locations: Austin, Texas
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Little Soldier'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Krissy (lead, female, 23-32)
--- Adam (lead, male, 7-13)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Austin, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here

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