Movies and TV Shows Casting in Maine

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Movies and TV shows casting in Maine

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

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'24'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Chen (lead, male, 20-27)
--- Eric (lead, male, 27-35)
--- Simon (supporting, male, 28-35)
- Roles pay up to: $300
- Casting locations: Boston, MA; Portsmouth, NH; Salem, MA; Salem, NH; Portland, ME
- Learn more about the short film here

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'A Good Lie'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Arthur Halford (lead, male, 60-80)
--- Amelia Brennan (supporting, female, 23-28)
--- Letitia Francine (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Casting locations: Boston, MA; New York, NY; Portland, ME; Northampton, MA; Providence, RI
- 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 Sponsor'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ramon (supporting, male, 12-15)
--- Mayukh (supporting, male, 7-10)
--- Hussein (day player, male, 10-13)
- Casting locations: Portland, ME
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Poof'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Main Character (lead, 12-18)
- Roles pay up to: $400
- Casting locations: Portland, ME; Yarmouth, ME
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Night' (working title)

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- 1955- Young Alex (day player, female, 6-11)
--- 1955- Young Chris (day player, female, 6-11)
--- 1959- Preteen Alex (day player, female, 10-17)
- Casting locations: Portland, ME
- Learn more about the student film here

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Untitled Sitcom

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Cairo (supporting, male, 18-24)
--- Ginger (supporting, female, 18-24)
--- Bobbie (supporting, female, 12-16)
- Casting locations: Portland, ME
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Purple Ink'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Chase (lead, male, 15-20)
--- Daren (supporting, male, 60-80)
- Casting locations: Boston, MA; New York City, NY; Providence, RI; Provincetown, MA; Worcester, MA
- Learn more about the student film here

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'Agent 47 (Hitman)' Fan Made Scene

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Agent 47 (lead, male, 18-50)
--- Extra Agents (supporting, male, 18-50)
- Roles pay up to: $300
- Casting locations: Portland, ME; Yarmouth, ME
- Learn more about the short film here

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Microdrama China

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Amber Scott (lead, female, 18-22)
- Roles pay up to: $800
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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'Married a Dummy'

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Noah Carter (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Amelia Dawson (lead, female, 20-30)
- Roles pay up to: $9,600
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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'Painted with L.O.V.E.'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lilly (lead, female, 22-30)
--- Patrick Jones (lead, 25-35)
--- Lois (supporting, female, 22-30)
- Roles pay up to: $10,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Indie Drama Feature Project

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- James (supporting, male, 30-55)
--- Penny (supporting, female, 9-12)
--- Bully Kid (day player, male, 4-6)
- Roles pay up to: $3,488
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Summer of Your Life'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Single Hot Leading Man (real people, male, 25-31)
- Roles pay up to: $4,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here