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Movies and TV shows casting in Minneapolis

By Backstage Mar 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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‘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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‘Mechanoid Genesis’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Mechanoid Robot (supporting, all genders, 18-50)
— A Military Soldier (supporting, all genders, 18-60)
— Lab Specialist (lead, all genders, 18+)
– Roles pay up to: $500
– Casting locations: Minneapolis
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Where Scriptures Breathe!’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Teen Extras (background / extra, all genders, 13-22)
— Parent Extras (background / extra, all genders, 18+)
— Competition Judge (day player, 18+)
– Casting locations: Minneapolis
– Learn more about the feature 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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‘Nothing to Hide’ Script and Blocking Workshop

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Bachelorette Party Guests (day player, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, 18-45)
– Casting locations: Minneapolis
– Learn more about the feature film here

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’72 Whaler’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Hayes (lead, male, 20-28)
— Quinn (supporting, female, 19-28)
— Jim (supporting, male, 60-75)
– Roles pay up to: $6,600
– Casting: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Taco Man’

– Project type: vertical series
– Roles:
— Tony (lead, male, 35-45)
— Aurora (“Rori”) (lead, female, 18-22)
– Roles pay up to: $1,000
– Casting: nationwide
– Learn more about the vertical series here

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Reality, Couples Who Are Dating or Engaged

– Project type: reality TV
– Roles:
— Couples Who Are Dating or Engaged (lead, 25-35)
– Roles pay up to: $16,000
– Casting: nationwide
– Learn more about the reality TV show here

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’72 Whaler’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Hayes (lead, male, 20-28)
— Quinn (supporting, female, 19-28)
— Jim (supporting, male, 60-75)
– Roles pay up to: $6,600
– Casting: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here

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‘Second Serve’

– Project type: vertical series
– Roles:
— Kevin White (lead, male, 18-24)
– Roles pay up to: $2,800
– Casting: nationwide
– Learn more about the vertical series here

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‘The Intelligence Brief’

– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Lead Anchor (lead, female, 18-39)
– Roles pay up to: $90,000
– Casting: nationwide
– Learn more about the scripted show here

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’72 Whaler’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Hayes (lead, male, 20-28)
— Quinn (supporting, female, 19-28)
— Jim (supporting, male, 60-75)
– Roles pay up to: $6,600
– Casting: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here

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