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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'Bluff'
- Project type: scripted show - Roles: --- Banks (supporting, male, 25-30) --- Funeral Home Director (day player, male, 55-60) --- Co- Director (crew) - Average hourly rate: $31 - Casting locations: New York City, New York - Learn more about the scripted show here
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'Dream Girl,' Music Video'
- Project type: short film - Roles: --- Lead Female Love Interest (models, female, 18-28) - Average hourly rate: $50 - Casting locations: New York City, New York - Learn more about the short film here
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'Lulu'
- Project type: feature film - Roles: --- Derek Webber (lead, male, 25-45) --- Receptionist (day player, female, 30-60) --- Alicia Webber (supporting, female, 8-11) - Average hourly rate: not available - Casting locations: New York City, New York - Learn more about the feature film here
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'Yellow Brick Road' Short Film'
- Project type: short film - Roles: --- Alice (lead, female, 18-25) --- Bonnie (lead, female, 40-70) - Average hourly rate: $13 - Casting locations: New York City, New York - Learn more about the short film here
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'New Neighbors'
- Project type: short film - Roles: --- Officer Heyd (supporting, male, 30-60) --- Miss Milla (lead, female, 25-45) --- Hannah Olea (supporting, female, 30-45) - Average hourly rate: $25 - Casting locations: New York City, New York - Learn more about the short film here
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'Three's a Crowd'
- Project type: short film - Roles: --- Megan (supporting, female, 18-30) --- Henry (lead, male, 18-30) --- Jimmy (lead, male, 18-30) - Average hourly rate: $37 - Casting locations: New York City, New York - Learn more about the short film here
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'People Like'
- Project type: scripted show - Roles: --- Mister Deguzman (day player, male, 40-80) --- Therapist (voiceover, female, 40-100) --- Background (background extra, 18-100) - Average hourly rate: not available - Casting locations: New York City, New York - Learn more about the scripted show here
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'Steven Spielberg Feature Film 'Non-View'
- Project type: feature film - Roles: --- Government Agency Types (background extra, 25-63) --- Wrestling Match Audience (SAG-AFTRA) (Tues March 4th) (background extra, 18-70) --- Wrestling Match Ring Girls (SAG) (Tues March 4) (background extra, 18-25) - Average hourly rate: $27 - Casting locations: New York City, New York - Learn more about the feature film here
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'NJ Short Film'
- Project type: short film - Roles: --- Tallita (supporting, female, 18-35) --- Tiana (supporting, female, 18-35) - Average hourly rate: $43 - Casting locations: New York City, New York - Learn more about the short film here
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'As We Let Go'
- Project type: short film - Roles: --- Grace (lead, female, 20-33) --- Losha (lead, male, 20-33) --- Christopher Willis (day player, 40-100) - Average hourly rate: not available - Casting locations: New York City, New York - Learn more about the short film here
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'Aforetime'
- Project type: feature film - Roles: --- Ed (lead, male, 18-100) - Average hourly rate: $38 - Casting locations: nationwide - Learn more about the feature film here
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'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film - Roles: --- Max (lead, 25-35) --- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30) - Average hourly rate: $125 - Casting locations: nationwide - Learn more about the feature film here
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'Untitled Short Film'
- Project type: short film - Roles: --- Actor (lead, 18-100) - Average hourly rate: $40 - Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Learn more about the short film here
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'Asylum'
- Project type: feature film - Roles: --- Maya (supporting, female, 17-19) --- Ethan (lead, male, 17-19) --- Gideon (lead, male, 40-59) - Average hourly rate: $18 - Casting locations: Baltimore, Maryland - Learn more about the feature film here
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'Super Bowl Commercial'
- Project type: short film - Roles: --- Nerdy Accountant (lead, male, 30-75) - Average hourly rate: not available - Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Atlantic City, New Jersey - Learn more about the short film here
This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
