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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'Undisclosed Title'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Slim (supporting, male, 40-55)
- Average hourly rate: $94
- Casting locations: Bridgeport
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'What We Carry With Us'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Alex (lead, female, 16-22)
--- David (supporting, male, 25-35)
--- Liam (supporting, male, 16-22)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Fairfield
- Learn more about the feature 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: New London, New Haven, Hartford
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Sean "Diddy" Combs Trial Re-Creation, Hulu Limited Series'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Cindy Rueda (supporting, female, 20-35)
--- Capricorn Clark (supporting, female, 30-40)
--- URGENT: WITNESS MIA (Former Assistant to Sean Combs) (supporting, female, 30-40)
- Average hourly rate: $82
- Casting locations: Stamford
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'A Pint of O Negative'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Bartender (lead, male, 26-100)
--- Lea (lead, female, 21-35)
--- Esther (day player, female, 21-35)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Deep River, New London
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Enough'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Chad (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Don Razzle (supporting, male, 25-40)
--- Camera Department (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Hartford
- Learn more about the short film here

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'A Christmas Temptation'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lenny (supporting, male, 50-60)
--- Evelyn (supporting, female, 50-60)
--- Aunt Carol (supporting, female, 50-60)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Hamden
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Untitled Docufiction Gambling Short'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jane (lead, female, non-binary, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Hartford
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Dexter: Resurrection,' Gala Attendees'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Gala Attendee (background extra, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New Haven
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Belly Whizzer'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jonathan (lead, male, gender-nonconforming, 22-35)
--- Madison (supporting, female, 18-30)
--- Alison (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, 22-35)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: New Haven, Waterbury, Middlebury, Bridgeport, Hartford
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
--- Joan (lead, 18-30)
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Killer Joe'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Killer Joe (lead, male, 21-65)
- Average hourly rate: $13
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Love & Bones: A Broadway Story'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mia Magnolia (lead, female, 20-29)
--- Saint Youngblood (lead, 20-29)
--- Logan Pierre (lead, male, 29-39)
- Average hourly rate: $41
- 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