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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'On the Nature of Dreams'
- Project type: short film - Roles: --- Isabella Petry (lead, female, 25-35) --- Henry Thaws (lead, male, 25-40) --- Owl Woman (supporting, female, 30-65) - Average hourly rate: $13 - Casting locations: New York City, New York - Learn more about the short film here
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'New Neighbors'
- Project type: short film - Roles: --- Officer Heyd (supporting, male, 30-60) --- Miss Milla (lead, female, 25-45) --- Hannah Olea (supporting, female, 30-45) - Average hourly rate: $25 - Casting locations: New York City, New York - Learn more about the short film here
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'Steven Spielberg Feature Film 'Non-View'
- Project type: feature film - Roles: --- Government Agency Types (background extra, 25-63) --- Wrestling Match Audience (SAG-AFTRA) (Tues March 4th) (background extra, 18-70) --- Wrestling Match Ring Girls (SAG) (Tues March 4) (background extra, 18-25) - Average hourly rate: $27 - Casting locations: New York City, New York - Learn more about the feature film here
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'Dummy Act'
- Project type: scripted show - Roles: --- Bethany (supporting, female, 30-35) --- Charlie Cretino (lead, male, 30-35) --- Norm Granite (supporting, male, 55-65) - Average hourly rate: $12 - Casting locations: New York City, New York - Learn more about the scripted show here
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'Bluff'
- Project type: scripted show - Roles: --- Banks (supporting, male, 25-30) --- Funeral Home Director (day player, male, 55-60) --- Co- Director (crew) - Average hourly rate: $31 - Casting locations: New York City, New York - Learn more about the scripted show here
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'Love on Location' Vertical Romance Series'
- Project type: scripted show - Roles: --- Natalie (lead, female, 18-30) --- Declan (lead, male, 18-35) --- Wes (supporting, male, 18-35) - Average hourly rate: $56 - Casting locations: New York City, New York - Learn more about the scripted show here
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'The Pleasure of Being Someone Else'
- Project type: short film - Roles: --- James (lead, male, 25-50) --- Lily-Anne (lead, male, 25-30) - Average hourly rate: $16 - Casting locations: New York City, New York - Learn more about the short film here
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'Steven Spielberg Feature Film 'Non-View' Seeking Nonunion Talent'
- Project type: feature film - Roles: --- Government Agency Types - Intel, DOD, Cyber, FBI (NON SAG) (4/14-4/21) (background extra, 25-65) --- Wrestling Match Ring Girls (NON SAG) (Tues March 4) (background extra, 18-25) - Average hourly rate: $18 - Casting locations: New York City, New York - Learn more about the feature film here
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'NJ Short Film'
- Project type: short film - Roles: --- Ezra (lead, male, 20-35) - Average hourly rate: $44 - Casting locations: New York City, New York - Learn more about the short film here
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'Club Lax'
- Project type: feature film - Roles: --- Josh (supporting, male, 18-35) - Average hourly rate: not available - Casting locations: New York City, New York - Learn more about the feature film here
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'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film - Roles: --- Max (lead, 25-35) - Average hourly rate: $125 - Casting locations: nationwide - Learn more about the feature film here
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'Untitled Feature Film'
- Project type: feature film - Roles: --- Caroline (lead, female, 18-35) - Average hourly rate: $43 - Casting locations: nationwide - Learn more about the feature film here
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'Spider-Man: Fallout,' Fan-Film'
- Project type: feature film - Roles: --- Extras (background extra, 10-70) - Average hourly rate: not available - Casting locations: nationwide - Learn more about the feature film 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: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - Learn more about the short film here
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'Zippy's House'
- Project type: short film - Roles: --- Michael (lead, male, trans male, 12-15) --- Joanna (supporting, female, 38-50) --- Zippy (lead, male, trans male, 12-15) - Average hourly rate: $50 - Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts; Providence, Rhode Island; Worcester, Massachusetts - Learn more about the short film here
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'Slugs'
- Project type: scripted show - Roles: --- Elana (lead, female, 20-30) - Average hourly rate: not available - Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Learn more about the scripted show here
This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
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