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

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'Never to Return'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Investigator Strickland (lead, male, 30-60)
--- Daniel (lead, male, 18-28)
- Average hourly rate: $43
- Casting locations: Tampa, Florida
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Everlasting Love'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Cedric "Chef" (supporting, male, 18-25)
--- Janell " Rosey " Jenkins (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Brenda (supporting, female, 30-50)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Tampa, Florida
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Ongoing Docu-Drama'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Recurring Role (lead, 18-100)
--- Writer/Creator (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Tampa, Florida
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Untitled High School Horror/Comedy'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mandy (lead, female, 18-100)
--- Cheerleader (supporting, female, 18-100)
--- Goth Girl (lead, female, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Tampa, Florida
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Have You Seen the Rat Man?'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Cavanaugh (lead, male, 18-28)
--- Derek (lead, male, 18-28)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Tampa, Florida
- 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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'This Cat Bites Back'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Amber (supporting, female, 18-24)
--- Angie (supporting, female, 30-50)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Orlando, Florida
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Guilty Victim'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jojo (day player, male, 30-35)
--- Sasha (supporting, female, 28-35)
--- Ramona (day player, 18-20)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Jacksonville, Florida
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Florida Man'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Claire (lead, female, 18-22)
--- David Ross (lead, male, 18-24)
--- Samara (supporting, female, 18-22)
- Average hourly rate: $21
- Casting locations: Orlando, Florida; Jacksonville, Florida
- Learn more about the feature film here

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