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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'Mr. Roboto'
- Project type: short film - Roles: --- Olivia (lead, female, 18-22) --- Finn (lead, 15-19) --- Mr. Roboto (lead, 18-35) - Average hourly rate: not available - Casting locations: New York City, New York - Learn more about the short film here
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'Chasing Light'
- Project type: feature film - Roles: --- Light Hunters (supporting, 25-45) --- Victor (supporting, male, 20-30) --- Leo (lead, male, 15-25) - Average hourly rate: $35 - Casting locations: New York City, New York - Learn more about the feature film here
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'Murmur'
- Project type: short film - Roles: --- Daniel (lead, male, 30-55) --- Ben (lead, male, 16-21) --- Susan (supporting, female, 30-45) - Average hourly rate: $22 - Casting locations: New York City, New York - Learn more about the short film here
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'Crime Romance Short Film'
- Project type: short film - Roles: --- Female Lead (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, 27-40) - Average hourly rate: $18 - Casting locations: New York City, New York - Learn more about the short film here
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'Yellow Brick Road' Short Film'
- Project type: short film - Roles: --- Alice (lead, female, 18-25) --- Bonnie (lead, female, 40-70) - Average hourly rate: $12 - Casting locations: New York City, New York - Learn more about the short film 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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'Roast'
- Project type: short film - Roles: --- Sav (lead, female, 21-25) --- Ty (lead, male, 21-25) --- Mrs. Hoppe (supporting, female, 45-58) - Average hourly rate: $25 - Casting locations: New York City, New York - Learn more about the short film here
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'My Ex-Lover is My Bodyguard'
- Project type: scripted show - Roles: --- Ace Atkins (lead, male, 25-30) --- Elena Pearson (lead, female, 24-26) --- CHAD VOGEL (supporting, male, 25-32) - Average hourly rate: $45 - Casting locations: New York City, New York - Learn more about the scripted show here
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'Non-View' Steven Spielberg Feature Film, Eve Hewson Photo Double'
- Project type: feature film - Roles: --- Eve Hewson Photo Double, White Woman, 5'2-5'3, Brown hair (SAG) Fri Mar. 7 (background extra, female, 20-30) - Average hourly rate: $32 - Casting locations: New York City, New York - Learn more about the feature film here
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'Charlie,' Background School Kids (Age 6-14)'
- Project type: feature film - Roles: --- Kids For Manhattan School Scenes (NON SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background extra, 6-14) --- Kids For Manhattan School Scenes (SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background extra, 6-14) - Average hourly rate: $18 - Casting locations: New York City, New York - Learn more about the feature film here
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'Untitled Feature Film'
- Project type: feature film - Roles: --- Charlotte (lead, female, 21-40) --- Will (supporting, male, 18-29) - Average hourly rate: $44 - Casting locations: nationwide - Learn more about the feature film here
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'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film - Roles: --- Jenna (day player, 18-30) - Average hourly rate: $125 - 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: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Learn more about the short film here
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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: $12 - Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts - Learn more about the short film here
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'Cunning Folk'
- Project type: short film - Roles: --- The Mother (lead, female, 28-40) --- The Father (lead, male, 35-50) --- The Crone (supporting, female, 55-80) - Average hourly rate: not available - Casting locations: Trenton, New Jersey - Learn more about the short film here
This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
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