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 Boston, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
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'Moon Eyes'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jewel (lead, female, 18-21)
--- Reuben (lead, male, 18-21)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Ten Dates'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Anna (lead, female, 23-30)
--- 1/10 of the Dates (supporting, male, 23-35)
--- Fan (day player, 18-27)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'A Temporary Matter'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- The Fisherman (supporting, male, 35-45)
- Average hourly rate: $23
- Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the short film here
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'The Dubliner'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Boxing Spectators (supporting, male, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, 16-65)
--- Headbasher Harry (supporting, male, 28-50)
--- Thug #1 (day player, male, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the short 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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'Mumble Bumble'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Matt and Matt's Inner Voice (lead, male, 50-65)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Cut the Cord'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ryan (lead, male, 35-45)
--- Interviewer (supporting, female, 38-60)
--- Ella (day player, female, 27-35)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
- 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: Boston, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the short film here
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'An 11:11 Wish'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Teenager (lead, male, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, trans male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Wager'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Woman (lead, female, 35-65)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Redhawk: An Original Superhero Story'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Sam Garland (lead, female, non-binary, trans female, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $63
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'72 Hours,' Bouncers'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- High End Club Bouncers (background extra, male, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: New York City, New York; Newark, New Jersey
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'DWP2'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Event Guests (background extra, 18-80)
- Average hourly rate: $27
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Queens, New York' Pilot'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jenn (lead, female, 26-38)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- 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.