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 and nationwide, and which roles they’re looking to fill.
‘Lawlessness’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— James Harwin (lead, male, 24-30)
— Maia Wright (lead, female, 20-26)
— Felix van Dupler (supporting, male, 30-40)
– Roles pay up to: $2,000
– Casting locations: New York, NY; Hartford, CT; West Hartford, CT; Stamford, CT; New Haven, CT
– Learn more about the feature film here
‘My Favorite Creature’
– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Mimi (lead, female, trans female, 7-12)
– Roles pay up to: $600
– Casting locations: Natick, MA; Boston, MA; Providence, RI; Westborough, MA; Worcester, MA
– Learn more about the short film here
‘Paper Horses’
– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Horse Girl (background / extra, female, 18-28)
– Casting locations: Boston, MA; Burlington, VT; Brattleboro, VT; Providence, RI; Worcester, MA
– Learn more about the short film here
‘Alone,’ Actor and Crew
– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Rita (supporting, female, 23-35)
– Casting locations: Providence, RI
– Learn more about the short film here
‘Argument with Baby Daddy’
– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Single Mom (lead, female, 25-40)
– Roles pay up to: $200
– Casting locations: Pawtucket, RI
– Learn more about the short film here
‘Four Stories Fellowship’
– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Actor / Performer (lead, 13+)
– Casting locations: Boston, MA; Roxbury, MA; Somerville, MA; Quincy, MA; Chelsea, MA
– Learn more about the short film here
Masquerade Xperience
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Highlight Extra (real people, 21+)
— MasqXperience (lead, 18+)
– Roles pay up to: $250
– Casting locations: Boston, MA; Pawtucket, RI; New Haven, CT
– Learn more about the feature film here
ALTERNATOR
– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— AHMED (lead, male, 30-45)
— ALI (lead, male, 50-70)
— MOHAMMED (supporting, male, 35-50)
– Roles pay up to: $955.20
– Casting locations: Brooklyn, NY; New York, NY; Jersey City, NJ; Newark, NJ; Staten Island, NY
– Learn more about the short film here
‘Alone’
– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— RITA (supporting, female, 23-35)
– Casting locations: Providence, RI
– Learn more about the short film here
‘Bizzness 3’
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Dawson “Saw” (lead, male, 21-35)
— Chax (supporting, male, 21-40)
— The 5iveFol (day player, male, 18-45)
– Casting locations: East Hartford, CT; Hartford, CT; Manchester, CT; West Hartford, CT; Windsor, CT
– Learn more about the feature film here
‘The Storm’ Working Title
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
— Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
— Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
– Roles pay up to: $2,500
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here
Coming of Age Feature Film, Twin Boys
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Sam (supporting, male, 13-15)
— Brin (supporting, male, 13-15)
– Roles pay up to: $8,436
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here
‘The Storm’ Working Title
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
— Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
— Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
– Roles pay up to: $2,500
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here
High-Impact Vertical Drama Series
– Project type: vertical series
– Roles:
— Lead Female (lead, female, 18-35)
— Lead Male (lead, male, 18-40)
– Roles pay up to: $6,400
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the vertical series here
‘The Storm’ Working Title
– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
— Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
— Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
– Roles pay up to: $2,500
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here
This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
