Movies and TV shows casting in Albany

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 Albany, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Just Desserts'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Vikki (day player, female, 25-45)
--- Arthur Weston Grenville (lead, male, 18-45)
--- Ida Grenville (supporting, female, 40-60)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Albany, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Common Ground'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Blonde Extras (background extra, 15-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Albany, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Redhawk: An Original Superhero Story'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Sam Garland (lead, female, non-binary, trans female, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $63
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Spider-Man: Fallout,' Fan-Film'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Extras (background extra, 10-70)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Bluff'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Banks (supporting, male, 25-30)
--- Production Assistant (crew)
--- Funeral Home Director (day player, male, 55-60)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- 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; Hartford, Connecticut; Springfield, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'I Love Susu'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Background and Extras (background extra, 18-70)
- Average hourly rate: $24
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here

This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.