Movies and TV shows casting in Connecticut

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Backstage
May 6, 2026
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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 nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Godspeed' Test Shoot

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Lukas (supporting, male, 16-20)
--- Adam (supporting, male, 40-50)
--- Cole (supporting, male, 25-30)
- Casting locations: Hartford, CT
- Learn more about the short film here

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Horror Feature Film

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Marley (lead, male, 40-70)
--- Leonard (lead, male, 25-40)
--- Khalil (lead, male, 18-26)
- Roles pay up to: $1,400
- Casting locations: New York, NY; Brooklyn, NY; Queens, NY; Boston, MA; Philadelphia, PA
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Mr. Lee'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mr. Lee (lead, male, 65-80)
--- Calvin (lead, male, 40-55)
--- Kelly (lead, female, 55-70)
- Casting locations: New York City, NY; Jersey City, NJ; New Haven, CT
- Learn more about the short film here

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'LIF3'$ @ MOVI3'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Johnny (Johnny the Kingpin) (lead, male, 30-80)
--- Calisto (supporting, male, 30-70)
--- Cinnamon (supporting, female, 18-40)
- Casting locations: New Haven, CT
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Stone's Law

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Fredo Vega (supporting, male, 30-40)
--- Jamaican Cartel Member (background / extra, female, male, 25-50)
--- Dominican Cartel Member (background / extra, female, male, 25-50)
- Casting locations: New York, NY; Stamford, CT; Hartford, CT
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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Untitled Horror Feature, Northern Connecticut

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lily (lead, female, 5-10)
--- Shelly (lead, female, 21-31)
--- The Artist (supporting, male, 35-65)
- Casting locations: Hartford, CT; New York City, NY
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'John is Sad'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Dr. Charlotte Harrington (lead, female, 25-40)
--- Amy Trainer (supporting, female, 30-50)
--- Brian Reed (supporting, male, 28-40)
- Roles pay up to: $4,800
- Casting locations: New York City, NY; Jersey City, NJ; Philadelphia, PA; Hartford, CT; Greenwich, CT
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Standardized Patient'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ann (lead, female, 20-39)
--- Derek (lead, male, 30-49)
--- Dr. Roberts (supporting, male, 50-69)
- Casting locations: Brooklyn, NY; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Washington, DC; Boston, MA
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Boyz From The Hill'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Marcus MJ Jackson (lead, male, 18-21)
--- Dante Walker (supporting, male, 18-21)
--- Tray "T-Money" Harris (supporting, male, 18-21)
- Casting locations: New Haven, CT
- Learn more about the short film here

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Untitled Feature Comedy

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Dmitry (supporting, male, 25-65)
--- Irina (supporting, female, 25-65)
--- Gwen (supporting, female, 18-30)
- Roles pay up to: $500
- Casting locations: Boston, MA; New York City, NY; Providence, RI; Hartford, CT; Portland, ME
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Pack Rat'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Noah (lead, male, 30-35)
--- Charlene (lead, female, 25-30)
--- Quincy (supporting, 40-50)
- Roles pay up to: $14,388
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film 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 locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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Nationwide Game Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Game Show Contestants (real people, all genders, 18-60)
- Roles pay up to: $2,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'The Pack Rat'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Noah (lead, male, 30-35)
--- Charlene (lead, female, 25-30)
--- Quincy (supporting, 40-50)
- Roles pay up to: $14,388
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Ladybugz' Pilot

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Fiona The Secretary (supporting, female, 22-29)
- Roles pay up to: $900
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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