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, and which roles they're looking to fill.
Connecticut open casting calls for movie and TV productions
'Jigsaw'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Zoe (supporting, female, 18-25)
--- Teenage Extras (background extra, 18-25)
--- Ethan (supporting, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: New Haven
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Cotton Fever'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Emily (day player, female, 8-16)
--- Tanya (day player, female, 25-40)
--- Open Casting Call (other, 15-70)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Hartford
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Emily's Dead'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kevin (supporting, male, 30-40)
--- Jane (lead, female, 25-35)
--- Chloe (supporting, female, 22-27)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Lakeville
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Make Over'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Andy (supporting, male, 18-40)
--- Daphne (supporting, female, 20-35)
--- Bridgette (supporting, female, 20-40)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Stamford
- Learn more about the short film here
'Heading Home'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Matt (other, male, 25-55)
--- Parole Officer Alex (other, male, 28-50)
--- State Attorney Wong (other, female, 30-50)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: Windsor
- Learn more about the feature film here
'The Wolf Boy'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Parker Goodman (supporting, 18-26)
--- Maria (supporting, 8-12)
--- Wendy Stonewall (lead, 18-27)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Groton
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Ok Pharaoh'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Chloe Smith (lead, female, 11-18)
--- Judah (lead, male, 35-55)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: West Haven, Stratford
- Learn more about the short film here
'Heavy'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Man (lead, male, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Bridgewater
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Summerhouse'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- General Background (background extra, 18-75)
--- Customs Agent (day player, 30-55)
--- Franklin (day player, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Hartford, Bridgeport, Meriden, New London, New Haven
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Haven'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Melody Taylor "Mel" (lead, female, 20-30)
--- Dylan Grey "Pickles" (lead, male, 20-28)
--- Extras (background extra, 5-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New Haven
- Learn more about the scripted show here
Nationwide open casting calls for movie and TV productions
'Kevin's Last Halloween'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- News Cameraperson (day player, 18-28)
--- Kevin Kraven (lead, male, 14-18)
--- News Anchor (day player, male, 40-60)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Vanderpump Villa'
- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Celebration Parties With Guests of 6-8 People (lead, 21-100)
--- Hospitality Professionals (lead, 21-100)
--- Real Fine Dining Servers (lead, 21-50)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Learn more about the reality TV show here
