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

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'Reality Check'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ethan Cole (lead, male, 25-35)
--- General Assistant (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $13
- Casting locations: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Scaries'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Chesterberry John (day player, male, 60-100)
--- Juan Carlos (day player, male, 35-50)
--- Chesterberry John's Widow (day player, female, 60-100)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Dallas, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Stories for Sale'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Eileen (lead, female, 25-60)
--- Ray (lead, male, 30-65)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Dallas, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Dating Reality Show'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Singles (content creators & real people, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Dallas, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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