Movies and TV Shows Casting in Boston

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Movies and TV shows casting in Boston

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention 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 Boston, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'The Gilded Age' Season 4, Newport, RI

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- NEWPORT, RI General 1880 Background (SAG-AFTRA COVERED) (background / extra, 18-65)
--- 1880s Newport Footman (SAG-AFTRA COVERED) (background / extra, male, 18+)
- Roles pay up to: $224
- Casting locations: Boston
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Ashwire'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Redline Guards (background / extra, male, 18-50)
- Roles pay up to: $1,668
- Casting locations: Boston
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Behold!'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jess (day player, female, 40-55)
--- Eli (day player, male, 7-11)
- Roles pay up to: $150
- Casting locations: Boston
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Phone Booth'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mr.Landingham (supporting, male, 60+)
--- Mrs. Landingham (supporting, female, 60+)
--- Mrs. Eldridge (supporting, female, 55+)
- Roles pay up to: $3,990
- Casting locations: Boston
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Deal'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Noelle (lead, female, 21-30)
--- Liam (lead, male, 20-28)
- Roles pay up to: $900
- Casting locations: Boston
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Ice Cream Sundae'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Charlie (day player, 10-12)
--- Museum Goer (background / extra, 18-50)
--- Mike (day player, male, 25-50)
- Roles pay up to: $120
- Casting locations: Boston
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Shades of Identity'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Lena (lead, female, 16-20)
--- Maya (supporting, female, 16-20)
--- James (supporting, male, 16-20)
- Casting locations: Boston
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Cookin' With Cowboys'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Host (supporting, female, 35-55)
- Roles pay up to: $75,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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Couples Competition Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Engaged Couples (real people, 21-35)
- Roles pay up to: $1,750
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'Cookin' With Cowboys'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Host (supporting, female, 35-55)
- Roles pay up to: $75,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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High-Impact Vertical Drama Series

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Lead Female (lead, female, 18-35)
--- Lead Male (lead, male, 18-40)
- Roles pay up to: $6,400
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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'Cookin' With Cowboys'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Host (supporting, female, 35-55)
- Roles pay up to: $75,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'DemonCode'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Max (supporting, male, 50-60)
--- Saul (supporting, male, 50-60)
--- Victor (lead, male, 30-45)
- Roles pay up to: $2,400
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Cookin' With Cowboys'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Host (supporting, female, 35-55)
- Roles pay up to: $75,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here