Movies and TV shows casting in San Antonio

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention 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 San Antonio, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

'Dweller'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- John Chambers - Father (lead, male, 30-60)
--- Elizabeth Chambers - Mother (lead, female, 30-45)
--- Will Chambers - Son (lead, male, 8-15)
- Roles pay up to: $400
- Casting locations: San Antonio
- Learn more about the short film here

'Sadie Snaps'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Sadie (lead, female, 18-24)
--- Claire (supporting, female, 18-24)
--- Robert (supporting, male, 36-50)
- Casting locations: San Antonio
- Learn more about the short film here

'Closer' Scene Recreation Student Film Directors Workshop

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Larry (lead, male, 30-40)
--- Anna (lead, female, 25-35)
- Casting locations: San Antonio
- Learn more about the student film here

'Deaf, Dumb, or Dead'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Melinda (supporting, female, 35-55)
--- Bob (supporting, male, 35-60)
- Roles pay up to: $400
- Casting locations: San Antonio
- Learn more about the student film here

'Bird and the Boy'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Dad (supporting, 18+)
- Roles pay up to: $100
- Casting locations: San Antonio
- Learn more about the short film here

'Spotlight'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Sydney (lead, female, 18-27)
--- Rosemary (Rose) (lead, female, 30-37)
--- Jordan (supporting, female, 18-27)
- Roles pay up to: $1,500
- Casting locations: San Antonio
- Learn more about the scripted show here

'Texas Homebuyers'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Homebuyer (real people, 18+)
- Casting locations: San Antonio
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

'Christmas Retreat'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ava (lead, female, 25-40)
--- Clay (lead, male, 28-40)
- Roles pay up to: $7,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

Korean Feature Film Project 2026

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Tyler (supporting, male, 18-26)
- Roles pay up to: $3,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Painted with L.O.V.E.'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lilly (lead, female, 22-30)
--- Patrick Jones (lead, 25-35)
--- Lois (supporting, female, 22-30)
- Roles pay up to: $10,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

'The Summer of Your Life'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Single Hot Leading Man (real people, male, 25-31)
- Roles pay up to: $4,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

Indie Drama Feature Project

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- James (supporting, male, 30-55)
--- Penny (supporting, female, 9-12)
--- Bully Kid (day player, male, 4-6)
- Roles pay up to: $3,488
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

TV Series, Real Professional Cooks & Chefs

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Real Professional Cooks & Chefs for TV Series (chorus / ensemble, 18+)
--- Real Professional Cooks & Chefs for TV Series (models, 18+)
--- Real Professional Cooks & Chefs for TV Series (real people, 18+)
- Roles pay up to: $5,200
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

'Love On The Line' Cash Prize

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Real Couples (real people, 21-35)
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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