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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'The Deaf Heiress'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Julian (supporting, male, 25-35)
--- Haley (supporting, female, 18-28)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here
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'Mumble Bumble'
- Project type: feature 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 feature film here
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'A Woman And A Gun'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Elena (lead, female, 18-30)
--- GUY 1 (lead, male, 22-35)
--- GUY 2 (lead, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Short Film in Upstate New York'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- The Driver (lead, male, 30-38)
--- The Attendant (day player, male, 40-58)
- Average hourly rate: $69
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Medea'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Glauce (supporting, female, 18-30)
--- Jason (lead, male, 18-27)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Once Upon a Time in New York'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Peter (supporting, male, 30-40)
--- Kate (lead, female, 18-25)
--- 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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'Lulu'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Derek Webber (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Alicia Webber (supporting, female, 8-11)
--- Receptionist (day player, female, 30-60)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Imperfection Collection'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Male and Female models (models, female, male, 18-30)
- 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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'Club Lax'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Josh (supporting, male, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $10
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature 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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'Strangers'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Claire Ramsey (lead, female, 25-35)
--- Malik Townsend (lead, male, 28-40)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Baltimore, Maryland
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'The Invisible Owner'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- LEAD FEMALE (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Female (lead, female, 18-30)
--- MALE (lead, male, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $63
- Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey; Boston, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'The Same But Different'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Natasha (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Iris (DJ name: Saltwater) (lead, trans female, 20-26)
--- JACE (supporting, male, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $47
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here
This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
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