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 North Carolina, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill. Canva 'Mixtape' - Project type: feature film- Roles: --- Silas (lead, male, 30-45)- Average hourly rate: $18- Casting locations: Charlotte- Learn more about the feature film here Canva 'Documentary Recreations' - Project type: documentary- Roles: --- Siren (day player, female, 20-35)--- Marine Biologist (day player, male, 25-45)--- Knight (day player, female, 20-45)- Average hourly rate: $25- Casting locations: Asheville- Learn more about the documentary here Canva 'Belle & Beau' - Project type: feature film- Roles: --- Beau (lead, 25-25)--- Belle (lead, 21-21)--- Dr. Knotweed (supporting, 50-60)- Average hourly rate: $31- Casting locations: Charlotte- Learn more about the feature film here Canva 'I Feel Like I'm Drowning' - Project type: short film- Roles: --- Young Woman (lead, female, non-binary, 18-26)--- Director of Photography / Underwater Camera Operator (crew)- Average hourly rate: $25- Casting locations: Charlotte- Learn more about the short film here Canva 'Come On In!!!' - Project type: feature film- Roles: --- Shannon (lead, female, 25-35)--- Eric (supporting, male, 25-40)--- Chrissa (supporting, female, 25-35)- Average hourly rate: not available- Casting locations: Charlotte- Learn more about the feature film here Canva 'Come On In' - Project type: feature film- Roles: --- Shannon (lead, female, 18-100)- Average hourly rate: not available- Casting locations: Charlotte, Asheville- Learn more about the feature film here Canva 'Lowball' - Project type: feature film- Roles: --- Jenna (day player, 18-30)--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)- Average hourly rate: $125- Casting locations: nationwide- Learn more about the feature film here Canva 'Aforetime' - Project type: feature film- Roles: --- Cora (lead, female, 18-100)- Average hourly rate: $38- Casting locations: nationwide- Learn more about the feature film here Canva 'Asherah: The TV Series' Pilot' - Project type: scripted show- Roles: --- Asherah (lead, female, 18-24)--- Miguel (lead, male, 18-24)--- Gabriel (supporting, female, 12-14)- Average hourly rate: not available- Casting locations: Macon, Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia; Augusta, Georgia- Learn more about the scripted show here Canva 'Street Fighter' - Project type: feature film- Roles: --- Lead (lead, male, 18-30)- Average hourly rate: $31- Casting locations: Alpharetta, Georgia- Learn more about the feature film here Canva 'The Hike,' Video Editor' - Project type: feature film- Roles: --- Video Editor (crew)- Average hourly rate: $30- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia- Learn more about the feature film here This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.