
Movies and TV shows casting in New Haven
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 New Haven, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

'Belly Whizzer'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jonathan (lead, male, gender-nonconforming, 22-35)
--- Madison (supporting, female, 18-30)
--- Alison (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, 22-35)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: New Haven, Connecticut
- Learn more about the short film here

'Presage'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ayana (lead, female, 21-40)
--- Uncle Martin Coppola (day player, male, 30-50)
--- Valerie (supporting, female, 21-40)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New Haven, Connecticut
- 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, Connecticut
- Learn more about the scripted show here

'Dexter: Resurrection,' Gala Attendees'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Gala Attendee (background extra, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New Haven, Connecticut
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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

'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

'The Starfish'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kiki (supporting, female, 18-25)
--- Ray (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Rick (supporting, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New York City, New York; Boston, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Short Film in Upstate New York'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- The Driver (lead, male, 30-38)
--- The Attendant (day player, male, 40-58)
- Average hourly rate: $68
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

'72 Hours,' Beautiful Guests'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Beautiful Guests (background extra, female, 18-40)
- Average hourly rate: $27
- Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey; New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here