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

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'Remnant'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- John (lead, male, 18-30)
--- Silas (lead, male, 40-60)
--- Mark (day player, male, 30-50)
- Average hourly rate: $38
- Casting locations: Columbus, Georgia
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Mary Magdalene'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mary Magdalene (lead, female, 25-65)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: Columbus, Georgia
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Girl With No Talent'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Charlotte (lead, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Untitled Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Henry (supporting, male, 21-45)
--- Ben (lead, male, 21-40)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'A Tale of Two'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Hugo (supporting, male, 35-50)
--- Sable (supporting, male, 40-50)
- Average hourly rate: $19
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Two Angels and A Biscuit Full of Honey'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Nurse Leo (supporting, 20-40)
--- Production Assistant (crew)
--- Background / Extras (background extra, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Scavenger Hunt'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- College Student Party Goers (supporting, 18-20)
--- High School Students (background extra, 18-20)
--- Robert (High Schooler) (supporting, male, 18-20)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Atlanta, Georgia
- Learn more about the feature film here

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