Movies and TV shows casting in Massachusetts

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April 16, 2025

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Movies and TV shows casting in Massachusetts

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

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'America Down'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Liam or Lacey Davenport (supporting, 5-12)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Springfield, Boston
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Only You'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kate (Sunny) (supporting, female, 18-25)
--- Aidan (supporting, male, 20-30)
--- Noah (lead, male, 35-45)
- Average hourly rate: $19
- Casting locations: Boston
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Mumble Bumble'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Matt and Matt's Inner Voice (lead, male, 50-65)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Boston, Chelsea
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Mazzy Sparx Show'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Dick Macy (supporting, 18-100)
--- Stephen (supporting, male, 25-35)
--- Tulip (lead, female, 55-65)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Boston, Brewster
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Monster'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Father (supporting, male, 20-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Carlisle
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Life I've Made'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Otis (lead, male, 38-46)
--- Ada (lead, female, 38-45)
--- Director of Photography / Cinematographer (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Boston
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Seula Beag'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Male Actor (lead, male, 35-55)
--- Female Actor (supporting, female, 35-55)
--- Gaffer (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: Boston, Cotuit
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Untitled Docufiction Gambling Short'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jane (lead, female, non-binary, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Boston, Worcester
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Rolling Thunder'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Bill (lead, male, 50-70)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Boston
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Sisterhood'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Heather (supporting, female, 21-28)
--- Ian (supporting, male, 21-32)
--- Production Assistant (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Dorchester Center
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Girl With No Talent'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Steve Cam (supporting, male, 35-45)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'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

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'The Eagle'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ellie Hope (lead, female, 15-24)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Between the Blanks'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Male Lead (lead, male, 25-40)
- Average hourly rate: $17
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Archangel,' Actors and Crew'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Captain Veera Foss (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Captain Hiddock (supporting, male, 30-60)
--- Gaffer (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Untitled Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Extra (background extra, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Queens, New York; Long Island City, New York; Manhattan, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here