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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'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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'Drama/Thriller Feature Film'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Toya (supporting, female, 15-40)
--- Donna (supporting, female, 18-35)
--- Daniel (supporting, 18-50)
- Average hourly rate: $13
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Mumble Bumble'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Matt and Matt's Inner Voice (lead, male, 50-65)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Exit 17'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jessica Hughes (supporting, 28-40)
--- Stephanie (day player, female, 18-35)
--- Casting PA (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $28
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature 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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'The Valley Beneath Us'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lee Washington (lead, male, 18-28)
--- Miss Haley (supporting, female, 18-30)
--- Lewis (supporting, male, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- 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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'DWP2'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Fashion Gala (background extra, 18-60)
- Average hourly rate: $27
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Once Upon a Time in New York'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kate (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Peter (supporting, male, 30-40)
--- Production Assistant (PA) (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- 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)
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Undisclosed Title'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Slim (supporting, male, 40-55)
- Average hourly rate: $94
- Casting locations: Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'72 Hours,' Bouncers'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- High End Club Bouncers (background extra, male, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Vertical Mini-Drama Series'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Will (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Sasha (lead, female, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $106
- Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the scripted show here
This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
