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 Syracuse, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
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'Gym Humor Skits'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- College Aged Male (lead, male, 18-26)
--- College Aged Female (lead, female, 18-28)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Syracuse, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Ford Huxley's Last Dance'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Peter Hannigan (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Jones Moretti (lead, male, 30-40)
--- Donovan Huxley (day player, male, 25-40)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Syracuse, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Pond Scum'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Crypto Zoologists (One to Three) (supporting, 18-50)
--- Kennedy Elaine (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Director (crew, 18-99)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Syracuse, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Anchor'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Coach Sowinski (supporting, female, 30-45)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Syracuse, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Club Lax'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Josh (supporting, male, 18-35)
--- Mikayla (supporting, female, 18-30)
--- Zach (supporting, male, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Syracuse, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'The Girl With No Talent'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Charlotte (lead, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Untitled Feature Film'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Henry (supporting, male, 21-45)
--- Ben (lead, male, 21-40)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Dead Fred'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Fred (lead, male, 18-40)
--- Jane (day player, female, 25-40)
--- Lily (supporting, female, 21-30)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show 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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'Gnome Alone'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Michelle (supporting, female, 18-25)
--- Jake (lead, male, 18-30)
--- Peter (lead, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- 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.