Movies and TV Shows Casting in Connecticut

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Movies and TV shows casting in Connecticut

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 Connecticut, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'The Artist/Category' New Media/Miniseries'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Nov 7/Upscale Art Gallery Guests (background extra, 18-100)
--- Nov 4/Immigrants (background extra, 18-100)
--- Nov 7/Ballerinas (background extra, female, 18-24)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Hartford
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Absent of Souls'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Chance Jefferson (lead, male, 30-40)
--- Detective Megan Reals (lead, female, 35-45)
--- Kara Reals (supporting, female, 20-25)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Hamden
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Not My Dog'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lisa (supporting, female, 30-40)
--- Mrs. Athelia (supporting, female, 45-75)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Rockville
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Follow Me'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Gunner (lead, male, 30-40)
--- Spencer (lead, male, 35-50)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Stamford
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Obsidian'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Lindsey (supporting, female, 24-34)
--- Emma Maxwell (supporting, female, 18-25)
--- Faith (supporting, female, 24-34)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Milford
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Deceptive Hearts'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Gully (supporting, male, 30-40)
--- Veronica (supporting, female, 30-40)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Hamden
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Untitled Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Sal (supporting, male, 50-65)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: Bridgeport
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Marblehead'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Female Escorts to CEO Oliver Braden Dinner Party (day player, female, 25-35)
--- Deputy Everett Coleman (supporting, male, 26-35)
--- Young John Smith AKA Sarge (day player, 17-18)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New Haven
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'FINGERTIPS'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Colin (lead, male, 22-30)
--- Kai (lead, female, non-binary, 22-30)
--- Quinn (supporting, male, 22-30)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Stamford, Stratford, Bridgeport
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Renaissance'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Eva (lead, female, 18-34)
--- Ezra (supporting, male, 18-32)
--- Soldier (supporting, male, 18-40)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Stamford
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Spider-Man: Fallout,' Fan-Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Extras (background extra, 10-70)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Starfish'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ray (lead, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Hate Being Happy 4 U'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Sharon (lead, 18-25)
--- Carly (supporting, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Everything is Normal'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Space Team Second in Command (lead, 20-40)
--- Space Crew 1 (lead, 25-60)
--- Super Dad (lead, 40-55)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Brooklyn, New York; New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Poker Face'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Diner Patrons (Non-SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background extra, 18-100)
--- Gas Station Patrons w/ Car (Non-SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background extra, 18-100)
--- Run Down Diner Waitress (Non-SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background extra, female, 45-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New York City, New York; Queens, New York; Manhattan, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here