Movies and TV Shows Casting in Rhode Island

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Movies and TV shows casting in Rhode Island

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

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'Earworm'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Sarah (day player, female, 40-55)
--- Robert (day player, male, 35-60)
--- Dylan (day player, male, 6-12)
- Casting locations: Middletown, CT; New York City, NY; Boston, MA; Hartford, CT; Providence, RI
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Numerous Shenanigans' Student Film

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Mr. 0 (lead, male, 30-40)
--- Mr. 4 (lead, male, 20-30)
--- Mr. 5 (lead, male, 20-30)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: Boston, MA; Worcester, MA; Providence, RI; Salem, NH; Stamford, CT
- Learn more about the student film here

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'Strong Like Bull'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Charlie (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Robert (lead, male, 50-62)
--- Jeanine (supporting, female, 55-65)
- Casting locations: New York City, NY; Providence, RI
- Learn more about the student film here

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A Sharp Edge

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Minh (lead, male, 20-30)
--- Jake (supporting, male, 20-40)
--- Manuel (supporting, male, 20-45)
- Roles pay up to: $150
- Casting locations: Auditions: Feb 20, 2026 in Medford, MA
- Learn more about the student film here

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'The Interview'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Shane Dunn (real people, male, 22-26)
--- Shane Dunn (lead, male, 22-26)
--- Hugh Talbot (lead, male, 26-29)
- Roles pay up to: $115
- Casting locations: Boston, MA; Providence, RI
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Duel'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Daughter (day player, female, 18-22)
- Roles pay up to: $100
- Casting locations: New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Boston, MA; Jersey City, NJ; Newark, NJ
- Learn more about the short film here

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'America Down'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Liam or Lacey Davenport (supporting, all genders, 5-12)
- Roles pay up to: $1,205
- Casting locations: New York City, NY; New York, NY; New Haven, CT; Boston, MA; Nashville, TN
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'A Good Lie'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Arthur Halford (lead, male, 60-80)
--- Amelia Brennan (supporting, female, 23-28)
--- Jason Vinz (supporting, male, 30-45)
- Casting locations: Boston, MA; New York, NY; Portland, ME; Concord, NH; Northampton, MA
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'No More Eggs'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Grandma Susan (day player, female, 60-80)
--- Farmer Paul (day player, male, 30-70)
--- Politician John (day player, male, 30-60)
- Casting locations: Providence, RI
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Alone'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- RITA (supporting, female, 23-35)
--- TIANA (supporting, female, 6-12)
- Roles pay up to: $400
- Casting locations: Cranston, RI
- Learn more about the short film here