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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'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: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Untitled Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Abigail (supporting, female, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Spider-Man: Fallout,' Fan-Film'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Extras (background extra, 10-70)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Lowball'

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

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'Side Effects'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jack (lead, male, 28-45)
--- Sarah (lead, female, 25-38)
--- Agent Harper (lead, male, 45-58)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: Dallas, Texas
- Learn more about the short film here

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'MATM 2,' DOP'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Director of Photography (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Dallas, Texas
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Hard Times To Remember'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Noah Hayes/Noah's Consciousness (lead, male, 25-25)
--- Anne Kennedy (lead, female, 25-25)
--- Dom Parker (lead, male, 28-28)
- Average hourly rate: $89
- Casting locations: Wichita, Kansas
- Learn more about the feature film here

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