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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'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: $13
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Sneaker Line'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Wesley (lead, male, 18-100)
--- Apollo (lead, male, 18-100)
--- Kenny (supporting, male, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Victory Is In Hand'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Parker (supporting, male, 21-30)
--- Fiona Letts (supporting, female, 21-30)
--- Hadley Robinson (supporting, female, 21-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here
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'My Name Is John'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Hannah (lead, female, 22-38)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short 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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'Scent Dealer'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- The Scent Dealer (lead, 22-40)
--- The Single Person (supporting, 18-100)
--- The Retail Associate (supporting, 30-50)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show 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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'Archangel,' Actors and Crew'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Captain Veera Foss (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Captain Hiddock (supporting, male, 30-60)
--- Gaffer (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $38
- 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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'Ocean Avenue'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Elizabeth Owens (supporting, female, 34-40)
--- Officer Lacy (supporting, female, 30-34)
--- Adam (supporting, male, 28-32)
- Average hourly rate: $105
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here
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'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'The Starfish'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kiki (supporting, female, 18-25)
--- Ray (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Rick (supporting, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Saturn's Harvest'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Richard (lead, male, 18-40)
--- Bob Smith (lead, male, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $19
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Tightly Bound'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Emily (lead, female, 18-35)
--- Film Editor (crew)
--- 1st AD (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $21
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.