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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'Exit 17'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jessica Hughes (supporting, 28-40)
--- Stephanie (day player, female, 18-35)
--- Casting PA (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $28
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Mama's Boy,' A24 Horror Series'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Model on Magazine (background extra, female, 20-29)
--- Camp Counselors Canoeing - Tent. Works 6/23 (SAG-AFTRA COVERED) (background extra, 18-23)
--- Wife of Principal Character (background extra, female, 20-39)
- Average hourly rate: $27
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here
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'DWP2'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Fashion Gala (background extra, 18-60)
- Average hourly rate: $27
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Pit Stops'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Young Girl (day player, female, 12-18)
--- Girl's Mother (day player, female, 30-45)
--- Mia (lead, female, 6-10)
- Average hourly rate: $28
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Schism'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Yara (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Mom (lead, female, 50-65)
--- ADVISOR (supporting, male, 50-80)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Silent Voices'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Danielle (supporting, female, 17-22)
--- Lawyer (supporting, male, 30-45)
--- Elementary School Art Teacher (supporting, female, 25-40)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- 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:
--- Kate (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Peter (supporting, male, 30-40)
--- 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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'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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'Last Man'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Background Talent (background extra, 20-50)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'TBD'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- John (supporting, male, 25-29)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Vertical Mini-Drama Series'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Will (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Sasha (lead, female, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $106
- Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the scripted show here
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'Novel Promotion Character Shoot'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Clare (models, female, 18-26)
--- Stacia Rose (lead, female, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Moon Eyes'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jewel (lead, female, 18-21)
--- Reuben (lead, male, 18-21)
- Average hourly rate: $63
- Casting locations: Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Boston, Massachusetts; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here
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