Movies and TV shows casting in Milwaukee

Written by:
Backstage
February 4, 2026
KinoMasterskaya // Shutterstock
This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker Media.

Movies and TV shows casting in Milwaukee

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

1 / 14
Grusho Anna // Shutterstock

'With Ample Depth and Powerful Tannins'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Shae (lead, female, non-binary, trans female, 25-35)
--- Fiona (supporting, female, 28-40)
- Roles pay up to: $750
- Casting locations: Milwaukee
- Learn more about the short film here

2 / 14
Grusho Anna // Shutterstock

'Frank and Dean Interrogate a Man'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Frank Malloy (lead, male, 18+)
--- Dean Knettering (lead, male, 18+)
--- Silent Suspect (supporting, male, 18+)
- Roles pay up to: $100
- Casting locations: Milwaukee
- Learn more about the student film here

3 / 14
Grusho Anna // Shutterstock

'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: Milwaukee
- Learn more about the feature film here

4 / 14
Media_Photos // Shutterstock

'Wallpaper'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jim (lead, male, 32-43)
- Casting locations: Milwaukee
- Learn more about the short film here

5 / 14
Grusho Anna // Shutterstock

'The Greener Side Of Life'

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

6 / 14
Gorodenkoff // Shutterstock

'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: Milwaukee
- Learn more about the feature film here

7 / 14
muratart // Shutterstock

'Echoes'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Minerva "Miney" (lead, female, 50-68)
--- Nadine (lead, female, 30-40)
--- Dee (lead, female, 30-45)
- Roles pay up to: $150
- Casting locations: Milwaukee
- Learn more about the short film here

8 / 14
Tikkyshop // Shutterstock

NASCAR x Coronado Promo

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Pilot 1 (Rowdy) (supporting, male, 30-45)
--- Pilot 2 (Peaches) (supporting, female, 25-40)
--- Pilot 3 ('Stache) (supporting, male, 21-30)
- Roles pay up to: $6,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

9 / 14
Grusho Anna // Shutterstock

'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

10 / 14
Media_Photos // Shutterstock

'His Father's House'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Charles (supporting, male, 68+)
--- Young Mark (supporting, male, 7-10)
--- Dr. Thacker (supporting, male, 35-65)
- Roles pay up to: $1,774.14
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

11 / 14
Gorodenkoff // Shutterstock

'Sinners Buffet'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mike (supporting, male, 36+)
--- Pastor Martin (lead, male, 40+)
--- Christine (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

12 / 14
Dpongvit // Shutterstock

"The Lost Healer" - a fantasy feature film

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- The Marksman (supporting, male, 35-45)
--- Captain Malryn (supporting, male, 32-45)
--- King Ardan (supporting, male, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $3,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

13 / 14
guruXOX // Shutterstock

'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

14 / 14
Grusho Anna // Shutterstock

'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

Trending Now