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

'Reality Series'
- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Butler (lead, male, 21-100)
- Average hourly rate: $28
- Casting locations: Rocky Hill
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

'What We Carry With Us'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Alex (lead, female, 16-22)
--- David (supporting, male, 25-35)
--- Liam (supporting, male, 16-22)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Fairfield
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Night Light'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- The Janitor (lead, male, 40-55)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Hartford
- Learn more about the short film here

'OAΘ (Oath)'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Elle (lead, female, 18-30)
--- High Priestess (Accompanied By The Archmage And The Magistrate) (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Coven Member (Multiple) (supporting, female, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $13
- Casting locations: Fairfield
- Learn more about the short film here

'Lady America'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Father Peter (supporting, male, 50-60)
--- Sal (day player, female, male, 20-35)
--- Salina (day player, female, 18-26)
- Average hourly rate: $112
- Casting locations: Hartford, New Haven, Danbury, Stamford, Meriden
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Sonder'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mia (lead, female, trans female, 15-30)
--- Eden (lead, female, trans female, 15-30)
--- Bailey (day player, female, non-binary, trans female, 30-70)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Naugatuck, Fairfield
- Learn more about the short film here

'America Down'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Liam or Lacey Davenport (supporting, 5-12)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Hartford, New Haven, New London
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Independent Horror Movie'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Main Character (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Boyfriend (supporting, male, 18-25)
--- Party guests (supporting, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Wallingford, Fairfield, Stamford, Greenwich, New Haven
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Making Love Songs'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- September Girl (lead, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Greenwich
- Learn more about the short film here

'Marblehead'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Deputy Everett Coleman (supporting, male, 26-35)
--- Female Escorts to CEO Oliver Braden Dinner Party (day player, female, 25-35)
--- Young John Smith AKA Sarge (day player, 17-18)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New Haven
- Learn more about the scripted show here

'Untitled Feature Film'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ben (lead, male, 21-40)
--- Charlotte (lead, female, 21-40)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

'The Visitor'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Anath (lead, female, non-binary, 18-55)
--- Anath's Mom (voiceover, 40-60)
--- Claire (voiceover, female, 25-100)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

'Gold Digger or True Heiress'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Alice (lead, female, 20-24)
--- Gray (lead, male, 22-24)
--- Joe (supporting, male, 28-35)
- Average hourly rate: $113
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Killer Joe'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Killer Joe (lead, male, 21-65)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here