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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'Marblehead'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Female Escorts to CEO Oliver Braden Dinner Party (day player, female, 25-35)
--- Young John Smith AKA Sarge (day player, 17-18)
--- Confrontational Tough guys on Sidewalk (2) (day player, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New Haven
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Green Papaya Salad'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Caroline (lead, female, 26-35)
- Average hourly rate: $150
- Casting locations: Hartford
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Sheep'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jeff (lead, 36-70)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New Haven, Middletown
- Learn more about the short film here

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'True Crime Series Re-Creation Shoot'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- JJ (lead, male, 39-51)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Norwalk
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
--- Joan (lead, 18-30)
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'CBS TV Series'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Background Extras (background extra, 18-45)
- Average hourly rate: $21
- Casting locations: Brooklyn, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Pinhole' (Resuming Production)'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Tabitha "Tammy" (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, 14-22)
--- Nurse (supporting, female, 22-45)
--- Dr. James R. Gallagher (lead, male, 50-70)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the short film here

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'When It Comes'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Maya (lead, female, 18-24)
--- Levi (lead, 40-65)
--- Margie (lead, female, 45-65)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here