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New Orleans has a bunch of movies and TV series in the works and they all need extras. Are you curious as to which casting calls are out there for New Orleans productions?

In this article, we’ve curated the best ones so you can make it to the small and big screen. Take a look at the casting calls below, which are all in the New Orleans area.

Here Are The Latest New Orleans Casting Calls For Movies & TVs Filming Now

Here are the active casting calls and opportunities in the New Orleans area for March 2026, based on current listings from major casting sites, local news, and production announcements as of early March 2026.

Feature Film: Ally Clark

Feature Film: Ally Clark is casting in New Orleans

“ALLY CLARK” IS HEADED YOUR WAY TOO!

🎬✨ NOW CASTING – PAID BACKGROUND ACTORS ✨🎬

🕵🏽‍♀️ Ally Clark is an upcoming conspiracy thriller filming in New Orleans, Louisiana from April 6th-17th, 2026!

The film follows investigator Ally Clark as she uncovers a dangerous conspiracy involving an international conglomerate after a friend’s suspicious death.

📍 Filming Location: NEW ORLEANS, LA

💰 RATES:

• Adults (18+): $150/12

• Minors: $100/8

📩 TO SUBMIT:

Email: clarkbrbg@caballerocasting.com

Subject Line: NEW ORLEANS UNIT

Include:

• Name

• Age

• Contact number

• City/State of residency

• Height/weight

📸 Attach 2 CURRENT photos:

• 1 Headshot (chest up)

• 1 Full body (head to toe)

If you are submitting more than one person, please submit all parties in one email and label each person’s photos with their name so we know who is who.

PHOTO NOTES

PLEASE SEND CURRENT PHOTOS THAT REPRESENT YOUR LOOK AS OF TODAY!

Please do not send photos with other people in them, we want to know who YOU are!

Please avoid sending AI GENERATED photos or anything filtered or professional.

No hats or sunglasses

Keep it simple: Stand in front of a solid wall and have a friend take the photos of you with a smartphone.

Feature Film: The Statement

  • Project Details: A major feature film (starring Paul Rudd in some reports) set in 1980s St. Petersburg, FL, but filming in New Orleans and Chalmette, LA. Seeking paid background actors (extras) ages 18+.
  • Filming Dates: Specific dates in late March, including March 25, 26, 27, 30, and 31 (wide open availability requested; some scenes like wedding guests on March 31 with costume fittings required prior).
  • Pay: $150/12-hour filming day; $50 for costume fittings.
  • Requirements: Local talent preferred. Males: Note if okay filming clean-shaven and/or growing hair/receiving haircuts if needed. Submit current photos (headshot, full body), availability, tattoo info, and upscale clothing encouraged.
  • How to Apply: Email to thestatement@caballerocasting.com with subject “General BG.” Include name, age, contact, photos, and details requested.
  • Source: Caballero Casting announcements via Instagram, Facebook, and local radio (973 The Dawg).

Feature Film: A Christmas Kind of Love

  • Project Details: Heartwarming, family-friendly Christmas movie written and directed by Louisiana filmmaker Bethany Ashton Wolf. Casting paid background actors of all ages (no experience required).
  • Filming Dates: March 2026 through April 2026 (primarily in New Orleans/Northshore/Slidell area).
  • Pay: $150/8 hours.
  • Requirements: Local/MS talent only encouraged. Submit updated photos and contact info.
  • How to Apply: Email CHRISTMASLOVE@Caballerocasting.com with subject “GENERAL BG.” Include name, age, city/state, and photos.
  • Source: Caballero Casting and local outlets.

Theater/Play: “The Lament”

  • Project Details: New play produced by Folk Riot: A Southern Arts and Culture Company.
  • Rehearsals/Run: Rehearsals from March 10, 2026, through May 27, 2026 (flexible coordination with cast).
  • How to Apply: Send video audition with name and part interest (details in local theater group posts on Facebook).
  • Source: New Orleans theater community postings (e.g., New Orleans Onstage and NOLA Theatre Folk groups).

Other notes:

  • Backstage.com lists several student/short films and projects shooting in March 2026 in New Orleans, such as “Loving Janie Eve” (shoots March 13-16) and others like crime drama shorts or horror shorts (e.g., shoots March 12-15 or 28-29). These often seek student/local talent for roles—check Backstage for specifics like “Big Trouble in the Big Easy” or “Familiar.”
  • For more options, monitor Backstage.com (search New Orleans), ProjectCasting.com, or local Facebook groups like NOLA film/theater communities, as new calls post frequently.
  • Always verify details directly, as availability and requirements can change quickly.

Final Word

General Tip: Keep eyes on Backstage, Project Casting, and NYCastings for pop-up extras calls—newborn babies and commercial walkers are hot right now, but deadlines are tight.

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