Movies and TV shows casting in Massachusetts

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Backstage
June 10, 2026
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Movies and TV shows casting in Massachusetts

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 Massachusetts and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Ex-Libris'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Clara Vance (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Zoe Chen (lead, female, 16-25)
--- Harper Blythe (lead, female, 16-25)
- Roles pay up to: $400
- Casting locations: Dorchester, MA; Boston, MA; New York City, NY; Providence, RI; Concord, NH
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Oxbow' Short Film

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ian (lead, male, 28-36)
--- Seth (supporting, male, 28-36)
- Roles pay up to: $700
- Casting locations: East Setauket, NY; Albany, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Newark, NJ; Port Jervis, NY
- Learn more about the short film here

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'My Favorite Creature'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mimi (lead, female, trans female, 7-12)
- Roles pay up to: $600
- Casting locations: Natick, MA; Boston, MA; Providence, RI; Westborough, MA; Worcester, MA
- Learn more about the short film here

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'World's Worst Holiday Series' Season 3

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Security Guard (lead, female, male, 20-40)
- Casting locations: Boston, MA; Worcester, MA; New Bedford, MA; Providence, RI
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'The Parody News Network'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Male Cast Member (supporting, male, 18-60)
--- Female Cast Member (supporting, female, 18-60)
- Casting locations: Beverly, MA; Boston, MA; Portsmouth, NH; Worcester, MA
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Unmute'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Louis (lead, male, 18-28)
- Roles pay up to: $240
- Casting locations: Boston, MA
- Learn more about the student film here

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'Four Stories Fellowship'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Actor / Performer (lead, 13+)
- Casting locations: Boston, MA; Roxbury, MA; Somerville, MA; Quincy, MA; Chelsea, MA
- Learn more about the short film here

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Barry Farm-Hillsdale Campaign Films

- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Narrator (lead, male, 40-60)
--- Modern Woman (lead, female, 30-45)
--- Modern Boy (lead, male, 5-8)
- Roles pay up to: $400
- Casting locations: Brooklyn, NY; New York, NY; Washington, DC; Philadelphia, PA; Boston, MA
- Learn more about the documentary series here

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'Paper Horses'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Horse Girl (background / extra, female, 18-28)
- Casting locations: Boston, MA; Burlington, VT; Brattleboro, VT; Providence, RI; Worcester, MA
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Stains of A Broken Heart'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Lucy (lead, female, 28-45)
--- Khan (supporting, male, 28-45)
--- Pastor (day player, all genders, 45-60)
- Roles pay up to: $300
- Casting locations: Windsor Locks, CT; Hartford, CT; Springfield, MA; Stamford, CT; The Bronx, NY
- Learn more about the student film here

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New Dating Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Singles With A Secret (real people, 21-37)
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'Friends with Biases'

- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Politically Open Americans (real people, 21-55)
- Roles pay up to: $1,600
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the documentary series here

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New Dating Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Singles With A Secret (real people, 21-37)
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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Untitled Friendship Feature Film

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Young Sara (lead, female, 6-12)
--- Young Sarah (lead, female, 6-12)
- Roles pay up to: $1,514
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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New Dating Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Singles With A Secret (real people, 21-37)
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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