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 Rhode Island, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they’re looking to fill.
‘America Down’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Liam or Lacey Davenport (supporting, 5-12)
– Average hourly rate: $30
– Casting locations: Providence
– Learn more about the feature film here
‘Looking for Now,’ Actors and Crew’
– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Cameron (lead, male, 20-27)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: Providence
– Learn more about the short film here
‘Presage’
– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Ayana (lead, female, 21-40)
— Valerie (supporting, female, 21-40)
— Uncle Martin Coppola (day player, male, 30-50)
– Average hourly rate: $25
– Casting locations: Providence
– Learn more about the short film here
‘Lowball’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
— Max (lead, 25-35)
– Average hourly rate: $75
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here
‘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
‘Hench: The Override Saga’
– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Holly (lead, female, 18-30)
— Samanatha (lead, female, 21-38)
— Gina (lead, female, 18-35)
– Average hourly rate: $31
– Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
– Learn more about the scripted show here
‘Easy Prey (working title)’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Lena (lead, female, 18-30)
— Paul (day player, male, 25-50)
— Jenna (day player, female, 18-30)
– Average hourly rate: not available
– Casting locations: Norwalk, Connecticut
– Learn more about the feature film here