Casting Call for 90s Movie
We are currently casting for roles in the upcoming 90s-themed coming-of-age film. Filming will take place in Madison, WI from July 14 to August 8, 2025. We are looking for talented actors to bring our story to life! All actors please be attuned to 90s wardrobe & hair. Below are the available roles:
Main Roles Available:
Josh
(may require travel for a couple of scenes)
- Age: 16-17 years old (Appears 14-15)
- Sex: Male
- Skills needed for movie: Ability to rollerblade, bike, play two-hand-touch nerf football, and DJ/spin records (can train)
- Ethnicity: Open
- Required Media: Headshot, demo reel (optional)
- Pay: TBD
- Bio: Josh is a skinny, sensitive and introspective 14-year-old with dreams of becoming a DJ/producer. He struggles with family turmoil, especially after the loss of his older brother, but finds solace in music and his friendships. The actor should bring emotional depth, capturing Josh’s vulnerability and his desire to find his place in the world.
Erica
- Age: 16-17 years old (Appears 14-15)
- Sex: Female
- Ethnicity: Ethnic mixed with Caucasian (ideally Caucasian/Asian mix or Caucasian/Latin mix)
- Required Media: Headshot, demo reel (optional)
- Pay: TBD
- Bio: Erica is a little bit of a reserved girl, but a fun girl who an open heart ready to love.
Nathan
- Age: 16-17 years old (Appears 14-15)
- Sex: Male
- Ethnicity: Caucasian
- Skills needed for movie: Ability to rollerblade, bike, play two-hand-touch nerf football
- Required Media: Headshot, demo reel (optional)
- Pay: TBD
- Bio: Nathan is one of Josh's best friend. He is liked by everyone. A fun and funny jokester. Full of life. All the kids want to be him and all the girls want to be with him.
Jesse
- Age: 16-17 years old (Appears 14-15)
- Sex: Male
- Ethnicity: Latino
- Required Media: Headshot, demo reel
- Skills needed for movie: Ability to bike
- Pay: TBD
- Bio: Jesse is the heavier set of the bunch. But his quick-wit and humor pack a major punch. He's always got something smart to say and laughs at his own jokes.
Brandon
- Age: 16-17 years old (Appears 14-15)
- Sex: Male
- Ethnicity: White/Caucasian or African American
- Skills needed for movie: Ability to rollerblade, bike, play two-hand-touch nerf football
- Required Media: Headshot, demo reel (optional)
- Pay: TBD
- Bio: Brandon is the wild card—reckless, energetic, and always pushing boundaries. He’s fun-loving but unpredictable. The actor should be high-energy with strong improvisational instincts.
Clarissa
- Age: 16-17 years old (Appears 14-15)
- Sex: Female
- Ethnicity: Asian (Or Latina)
- Required Media: Headshot, demo reel (optional)
- Skills needed for movie: Ability to hang with the boys in two-hand-touch nerf football
- Pay: TBD
- Bio: Clarissa is spunky. One of the boys. She is confident, stylish, and outspoken—a girl from their friend group who isn’t afraid to speak her mind. The actress should have a strong screen presence and natural sass
Anna
- Age: Mid to late 30s
- Sex: Female
- Ethnicity: White/Caucasian
- Required Media: Headshot
- Pay: TBD
- Bio: Anna is Josh’s mother. She’s strong-willed but emotionally worn down from life and her rocky relationships. The actress should portray layered resilience, vulnerability, and maternal strength.
Rhett
- Age: Late 30s-40s
- Sex: Male
- Ethnicity: Caucasian
- Required Media: Headshot
- Pay: TBD
- Bio: Rhett is Josh’s stepfather. Gruff, dismissive, and emotionally unavailable. The actor should be able to convey tension and detachment without overplaying the role.
George
- Age: Late 40s-50s
- Sex: Male
- Ethnicity: Hispanic
- Required Media: Headshot, demo reel (optional)
- Pay: TBD
- Pay: George is a dreamer. He came to America from Mexico at the age of 21. He is Josh’s biological father, who owns a struggling Mexican restaurant. He’s proud but deeply flawed, with signs of heart-related health issues. The actor should capture a mix of pride, regret, and worn-down warmth. He loves his children deply.
Jeremy
(may require travel for 1-2 scenes)
- Age: 15-18
- Sex: Male
- Ethnicity: Caucasian
- Required Media: Headshot, Demo (optional)
- Pay: TBD
- Bio: Jeremy is Josh's older brother. He is unsure of himself, soft, and more reserved. He's in a shell that hasn't broken yet.
Ben
(may require travel for 1-2 scenes)
- Age: 12-14 years old
- Sex: Male
- Ethnicity: Caucasian
- Required Media: Headshot, Demo
- Pay: TBD
- Bio: Benjamin is Josh’s younger brother. Innocent and impressionable, he looks up to his big brother. The actor should feel authentic, sweet, and expressive.
Georgie Jr.
- Age: Late 20s - early 30s
- Sex: Male
- Ethnicity: Latin (with a small mix of european)
- Required Media: Headshot
- Pay: TBD
- Bio: Josh’s older half-brother, serving in the military and emotionally distant. He appears briefly but significantly. The actor should be strong/buff and bring quiet intensity and maturity.
Randy
- Age: Late 30s - 40s
- Sex: Male
- Ethnicity: Caucasian
- Required Media: Headshot,
- Pay/Need: TBD (1 Day/scene)
- Bio: Nathan's Dad. Slender handyman that is always joyous with a smile on his face.
Daniel
(Popular Jock/Senior)
- Age: 17-19
- Sex: Male
- Ethnicity: Any
- Required Media: Headshot, demo (optional)
- Pay/Need: TBD (1 Day/scene)
- Bio: Daniel has 1 scene at the end. He's a jock but not a stuck-up one. He makes friends and has philosophical insight for the underclassmen.
Tyler
- Age: 14-16
- Sex: Male
- Ethnicity: Any
- Required Media: Headshot, demo (optional)
- Pay/Need: TBD (1 Day/scene)
- Bio: Tyler is a underclassman entering highschool, nervous about life and what's to come.
Aunt Rosa
- Age: Late 50s - 60s
- Sex: Female
- Ethnicity: Hispanic (with strong dialect)
- Required Media: Headshot, demo (optional)
- Pay/Need: TBD (1 Day/scene)
- Bio: Josh’s Aunt who delivers terrible news to his Father. Soft woman but is emotionally compelling
EXTRAS
- Needed: 20+ Teens (dressed in 90s wardrobe)
- Needed: 20+ Adult (dressed in 90s wardrobe)
How to Submit:
To submit for a role, please visit our BackStage listing for more details and instructions.