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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'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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'America Down'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Liam or Lacey Davenport (supporting, 5-12)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- 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 Bridge Between Us'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jack (lead, male, 17-30)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- 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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'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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'This Is My Body'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Documentary Subject (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, trans female, trans male, 21-100)
--- Intimacy Coordinator (crew)
--- Second Camera Op (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- 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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'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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'Now and Then'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Aaron (lead, male, 25-35)
--- David (supporting, male, 55-75)
--- Jane (lead, female, 55-75)
- Average hourly rate: $21
- Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- 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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'Progeny,' Lead Roles - Nationwide Casting'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Tanner Keith (lead, male, 20-35)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: nationwide
- 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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'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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'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.