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Movies and TV shows casting in Minneapolis

By Backstage Feb 25, 2026 | 4:06 AM

Movies and TV shows casting in Minneapolis

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 Minneapolis, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they’re looking to fill.

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‘Mechanoid Genesis’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Logan (lead, male, 25-40)
— Naomi (supporting, female, 27-45)
— Speaking Role Extra (background / extra, 18+)
– Roles pay up to: $600
– Casting locations: Minneapolis
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Where Scriptures Breathe’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Gabriela (day player, female, 30-45)
— Violet (supporting, female, 14-17)
— Victor (day player, male, 35-50)
– Casting locations: Minneapolis
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘The Greener Side Of Life’

– Project type: documentary
– Roles:
— Real People (real people, 18-75)
– Roles pay up to: $200
– Casting locations: Minneapolis
– Learn more about the documentary here

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‘The Crooked Man’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Elias Green (lead, male, 20-28)
— Mary Green (supporting, female, 35-50)
— Duke Valak (supporting, male, 40-60)
– Casting locations: Minneapolis
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Blue Afternoon’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Alan (lead, male, 5-9)
— Mithra (lead, female, 5-9)
– Roles pay up to: $100
– Casting locations: Minneapolis
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘The Bench’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Daniel Cross (lead, male, 25-35)
— Maya Rodriguez (supporting, female, 25-35)
— Sarah Chen (supporting, female, 30-50)
– Casting locations: Minneapolis
– Learn more about the short film here

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‘Where You Were’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Siab (lead, female, 18+)
— Seng (lead, male, 18+)
— Keng (supporting, male, 18+)
– Casting locations: Minneapolis
– Learn more about the short film here

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Microdrama China

– Project type: vertical series
– Roles:
— Amber Scott (lead, female, 18-22)
– Roles pay up to: $800
– Casting: nationwide
– Learn more about the vertical series here

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‘Married a Dummy’

– Project type: vertical series
– Roles:
— Noah Carter (lead, male, 25-35)
— Amelia Dawson (lead, female, 20-30)
– Roles pay up to: $9,600
– Casting: nationwide
– Learn more about the vertical series here

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‘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

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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

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‘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

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‘Cousins’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Daniel Wilson (lead, male, 18-35)
— Isabella Wilson-Smith (supporting, female, 18-35)
— Marie Wilson (supporting, female, 25-40)
– Roles pay up to: $900
– Casting: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here

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High-Impact Vertical Drama Series

– Project type: vertical series
– Roles:
— Lead Female (lead, female, 18-35)
— Lead Male (lead, male, 18-40)
– Roles pay up to: $6,400
– Casting: nationwide
– Learn more about the vertical series here

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