Movies and TV shows casting in New Haven
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 New Haven, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
'Short Film'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Lost Hunter (lead, male, 20-30)
--- Rob (lead, male, 30-50)
--- Cooper (lead, male, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, trans male, 20-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New Haven, Connecticut
- Learn more about the short film here
'Monster'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Background (background extra, 18-100)
--- Stand-Ins (background extra, 18-100)
--- Artistic Performers (background extra, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: New Haven, Connecticut
- Learn more about the feature film here
'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, Connecticut
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'The Ceremony of Return'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Yasso (lead, male, 18-22)
--- Kulam (supporting, 18-30)
--- Harov (lead, male, 40-70)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: New Haven, Connecticut
- Learn more about the short film here
'Feederville'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lead Role - Deranged Villagers of Feederville (lead, 28-85)
--- Lead Role - 80s College Students (lead, 18-26)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'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
'Happy Gilmore 2'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Hip/Artsy People for Golf Spectator Scene (SAG AFTRA COVERED) (background extra, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $27
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Don't Split Up'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Sandy (lead, female, 20-30)
--- Robin (lead, female, 20-30)
--- Jim (lead, male, 20-30)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the short film here
'Poker Face' Season 2'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Brooklyn Residents (NON-SAG Covered) (background extra, 18-99)
- Average hourly rate: $17
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here