Movies and TV shows casting in Buffalo

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

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'The Void'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Samantha (voiceover, female, 7-12)
--- Therapist (day player, female, male, 40-60)
--- Brian (lead, male, 30-45)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Buffalo, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Actors Needed To Play School Athletes For One Day Shoot'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Player (lead, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Buffalo, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'My Dog...'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Rachel (lead, female, 21-31)
--- Alec (supporting, male, 21-31)
--- Sheridan (supporting, female, 21-31)
- Average hourly rate: $13
- Casting locations: Akron, Ohio; Cleveland, Ohio
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Bus 153'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Lindsey (lead, female, 6-11)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- 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: $10
- Casting locations: Syracuse, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

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