The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans 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 New York City, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
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'20th Century Studios 'DWP2'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- High Fashion Private Party (background extra, 18-80)
- Average hourly rate: $27
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'TBD'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- John (supporting, male, 25-29)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Mama's Boy'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- 1970s High School Students (background extra, 18-25)
--- 1970s High School Students Aged 13-16 (background extra, 13-16)
--- 1970's BBQ attendees- Tent. Works 7/8 (NonSAG Covered) (background extra, 18-98)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here
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'DWP2'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Event Guests (background extra, 18-80)
- Average hourly rate: $27
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Last Man'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Background Talent (background extra, 20-50)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Crunch Time'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Travis (lead, 18-28)
--- Joel (lead, male, 20-35)
--- Stan (supporting, male, 40-60)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Pit Stops'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Young Girl (day player, female, 12-18)
--- Girl's Mother (day player, female, 30-45)
--- Mia (lead, female, 6-10)
- Average hourly rate: $28
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
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'My Mafia Girlfriend'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Bianca (lead, female, 18-28)
--- Irene (lead, female, 18-28)
- Average hourly rate: $56
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here
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'America Down'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Liam or Lacey Davenport (supporting, 5-12)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Mama's Boy,' A24 Horror Series'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Model on Magazine (background extra, female, 20-29)
--- Camp Counselors Canoeing - Tent. Works 6/23 (SAG-AFTRA COVERED) (background extra, 18-23)
--- Wife of Principal Character (background extra, female, 20-39)
- Average hourly rate: $27
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here
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'Progeny,' Lead Roles - Nationwide Casting'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Tanner Keith (lead, male, 20-35)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'72 Hours'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Club Goers (background extra, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'The Seam'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Heather (lead, female, 21-28)
--- Isaac (lead, male, 21-28)
--- Ben (lead, male, 45-65)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the scripted show here
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'Novel Promotion Character Shoot'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Clare (models, female, 18-26)
--- Stacia Rose (lead, female, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here
This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
