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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'Chasing Light'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Light Hunters (supporting, 25-45)
--- Victor (supporting, male, 20-30)
--- Leo (lead, male, 15-25)
- Average hourly rate: $35
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Mumble Bumble'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Matt and Matt's Inner Voice (lead, male, 50-65)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- 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)
--- Funeral Home Director (day player, male, 55-60)
--- Production Assistant (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here
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'Stimulus'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Alex (lead, female, 18-27)
--- Hal (lead, male, 40-65)
--- Colonel Tom (supporting, male, 40-70)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
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'America Down'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Liam or Lacey Davenport (supporting, 5-12)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Vindicta'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Scarlett (lead, female, 25-40)
--- Josh (lead, male, 27-40)
--- Young Girl (day player, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
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'My Own Devices'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Hannah (supporting, female, 20-29)
--- Liam (Male Lead) (lead, male, 20-29)
- Average hourly rate: $10
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Crime Romance Short Film'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Female Lead (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, 27-40)
- Average hourly rate: $19
- 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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'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
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'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Untitled Feature Film'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Will (supporting, male, 18-29)
- Average hourly rate: $16
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Spider-Man: Fallout,' Fan-Film'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Extras (background extra, 10-70)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'The Algorithm'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- The Director (lead, 35-68)
--- The Employees (background extra, 40-70)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short 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
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'Independent Horror Movie'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Main Character (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Boyfriend (supporting, male, 18-25)
--- Servants/Extras (background extra, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New Haven, Connecticut
- Learn more about the feature film here
This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.