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

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'Waffle Hut' Vertical Series'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Barbie (lead, female, 20-28)
--- Donny (lead, male, 30-40)
--- Shane (lead, male, 25-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Full Moon'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Doc (lead, male, 25-36)
--- Marty (lead, male, 18-100)
--- Bea (supporting, female, 20-30)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The House by the Marsh'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Matt (lead, male, 18-100)
--- Casandra Tracy (lead, female, 18-100)
--- Jen (lead, female, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Mr. Goggins 2: The Cabin'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Vincent (lead, male, 21-35)
--- Helen (lead, female, 21-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Asherah: A Love Odyssey - Episode One - Flashbacks'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ariel: Age-19 (supporting, female, 18-23)
--- Miguel: Age-20 (lead, male, 18-24)
--- Asherah: Age-18 (lead, female, 18-23)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Comedy In The Court'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Courtroom Extra/BG (background extra, female, male, 18-50)
- Average hourly rate: $10
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Dirty Dollars'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Detective Brandon Carter (lead, male, 25-42)
--- Samantha Reed (supporting, female, 18-29)
--- Jamel Davis (supporting, male, 18-27)
- Average hourly rate: $26
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Emma In Da House'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Alessandro (supporting, 18-100)
--- Olivia (supporting, female, 20-25)
--- hospital Doctor (day player, 35-50)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Hiding Miss Mobster'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Granger (supporting, 30-40)
--- DEA Agents (day player, male, 25-35)
--- Emily (day player, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Book of Nemo'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Red Leader (day player, 25-60)
--- Blue Leader (day player, 24-60)
--- Unconscious Child (day player, 6-14)
- Average hourly rate: $13
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Right in Front of You'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Malcolm (lead, male, 35-38)
--- CIARA (supporting, female, 35-42)
--- Aliyah (lead, female, 37-39)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Columbia, South Carolina
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Connection'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Corey (lead, 18-30)
--- Skyler (lead, 18-30)
--- Connection Specialist (supporting, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Knoxville, Tennessee
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Buda, Texas - 2003'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jordan (supporting, female, 26-33)
--- Burnie (lead, male, 28-32)
--- Gus (lead, male, 24-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Knoxville, Tennessee
- Learn more about the short film here

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