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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'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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'Short-Form Romantic Comedy Anthology Series'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Jason (lead, male, 18-35)
--- Man/Woman (background extra, 18-35)
--- Olivia (lead, female, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $33
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here
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'Dead Fred'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Jane (day player, female, 25-40)
--- Fred (lead, male, 18-40)
--- Joe (day player, male, 25-40)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here
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'Banana Split'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- iPhone Cinematographer (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $78
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Ocean Lady'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- OL (supporting, female, 20-65)
--- Jacob (lead, male, 35-50)
--- Skip (lead, male, 50-70)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film 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: $19
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here
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'New York Mouse'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Bea (lead, male, 18-30)
--- Horror Figure (Female) (day player, female, 18-100)
--- Ralphi (supporting, male, 40-60)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Goodbye To All That'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Gabo (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Alice (lead, female, 28-35)
- Average hourly rate: $19
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Plus Size Sweetheart'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Lucas (lead, 21-30)
--- Slim Kate (lead, female, 20-23)
--- XXL Kate (lead, female, 20-26)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show 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: $37
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Untitled Feature Film'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lawyer (lead, 40-60)
--- Therapist (supporting, female, 30-50)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature 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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'BlackOut'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Carly (lead, female, 22-55)
--- Bob (lead, male, 21-100)
--- Mechanic (supporting, male, 21-100)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Scranton, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Lana'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- The Man (supporting, male, non-binary, trans male, 24-40)
--- Lana (lead, female, non-binary, trans female, 25-60)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Independent Horror Movie'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Main Character (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Boyfriend (supporting, male, 18-25)
--- Partygoers (supporting, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts; New Haven, Connecticut; Providence, Rhode Island
- Learn more about the feature film here
This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.