Want to get on camera? Here are 7 open casting calls we verified this week, starting with four in North Carolina. Each listing below is still open as of Oct. 19, 2026. Apply through the official link, and read the safety note at the bottom before you send anything.
A note on dates: most of these listings don’t post a hard audition deadline. The “open through” date is when the listing expires on Project Casting. Casting can fill roles sooner, so apply early.
North Carolina Casting Calls
1. “Swipe Down” Short Film (Charlotte)
- Type: Short film written by Shawnté Lawrence
- Roles: Aries (female lead, mid-30s), Jerrod (male lead, late 30s), Jaz (female supporting, mid-30s), Waitress 1 and 2 (female, any age), Interviewer (any gender, any age)
- Location: Charlotte, NC. About two days of filming.
- Pay: Not listed
- Open through: Nov. 12, 2026
- Apply: Project Casting listing
2. Paid Commercial Shoot (Wilmington)
- Type: Commercial (posted by Kelly Hillegass)
- Roles: Models and actors: women 25–45, women 40–60, men 18–25, men 35–55. No experience required.
- Location: Wilmington, NC. One filming day.
- Pay: Paid. Rate not disclosed.
- Open through: Nov. 7, 2026
- Apply: Project Casting listing
3. “Secrets of Sampson” Series: Sheriff or Detective (Wilmington)
- Type: TV/video series from Dirty Laundry Picture Company
- Role: Male actor, ages 60–75, to play a sheriff or detective who narrates the stories
- Location: Wilmington, NC. Locals only.
- Pay: Paid. Rate not listed.
- Open through: Oct. 31, 2026
- Apply: Project Casting listing
4. $6,400 Commercial for Real Outdoorsy Families (Duck, Outer Banks)
- Type: Commercial from C&J Casting
- Roles: Real families who like biking, fishing and the beach. A family of four is ideal (parents about 40–46, kids about 8–12). Two parents and one child, or one parent and two kids, may be considered.
- Location: Duck, NC. Wardrobe fitting plus two shoot days.
- Pay: $6,400 per family of four ($1,600 per person, plus 20% agency fee if applicable). Hotel, per diem and a $150 travel stipend per family.
- Open through: Oct. 29, 2026
- Apply: Project Casting listing
National Open Calls
5. Walmart x No Boundaries Holiday Commercial (New York City)
- Type: Non-union commercial from Kathryn Kowalski Casting, celebrating girls in sports
- Roles: Athletes (girls and young women ages 10–25, all body types and abilities, who can show off a sport or skill) and background dancers (ages 18–30)
- Location: New York City. Tentative callback Nov. 6. Shoot Nov. 11 (subject to change).
- Pay: $4,750 plus 10% for a 12-hour shoot day. Fitting included up to 2 hours.
- Open through: Nov. 13, 2026
- Apply: Project Casting listing
6. $10,000 Travel Commercial for Tastemakers (NYC, Philly, Chicago Residents)
- Type: Commercial from Jones & Juliet Casting for an unnamed Southeastern beach destination
- Roles: Tastemakers in nightlife, food and drink, or arts and culture. Think DJs, musicians, chefs, artists, photographers and writers. No on-camera experience required.
- Location: Must live in New York City, Philadelphia or Chicago. Must be free in early to mid-November.
- Pay: $10,000 for a 7–10 day travel residency
- Open through: Nov. 13, 2026
- Apply: Project Casting listing
7. Netflix’s “The Four Seasons” Season 3: Background (New York)
- Type: TV series, background actors
- Roles: Background for indoor and outdoor scenes. All ages, genders and ethnicities.
- Location: Beacon and Newburgh, NY. Locals only.
- Pay: Paid. Rate to be discussed.
- Open through: Nov. 15, 2026
- Apply: Project Casting listing
Safety First: Never Pay to Audition
Real casting directors don’t charge you to audition, submit or get “booked.” Watch for these red flags:
- Anyone asking for a fee, a “registration” charge or money for headshots before you’re cast
- Requests for your Social Security number, bank info or ID before a booking is confirmed
- Pressure to decide on the spot, or meetings at a private home instead of an office or set
- Checks that “overpay” you and ask you to send money back
If a call feels off, look up the casting company on its own website or social pages before you share anything. For minors, a parent or guardian should handle every step.
More Places to Watch for NC Calls
NC productions often post background work on casting company social pages. Kimmie Stewart Casting and TW Cast & Recruit have both posted Wilmington-area calls recently, per How to Self Tape.
Sources
- Project Casting: North Carolina casting calls
- Project Casting: Job board
- How to Self Tape: Wilmington casting
