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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'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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'Lulu'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Derek Webber (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Alicia Webber (supporting, female, 8-11)
--- Receptionist (day player, female, 30-60)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature 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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'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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'Front of House' Pilot Episode'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Jessica (supporting, female, 18-35)
--- Kisha (supporting, female, 18-30)
--- MJ (supporting, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- 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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'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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'The Encounter'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ben (supporting, male, 18-25)
--- Annabella (supporting, female, 18-25)
--- Jeremiah (lead, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short 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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'Organic Moments'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Delivery Biker (day player, 18-100)
--- Ravi (day player, male, 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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'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Untitled Feature Film'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ben (lead, male, 21-40)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Steadfast'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (supporting, female, 25-35)
--- Bob (day player, male, 40-50)
--- Claire (models, female, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $26
- Casting locations: Williamsport, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Sweetheart'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Suzy (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Veronika (lead, female, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short 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
This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
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