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 Hampshire 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, all genders, 5-12) - Roles pay up to: $1,205 - Casting locations: New York City, NY; New York, NY; New Haven, CT; Boston, MA; Nashville, TN - Learn more about the feature film 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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'The Parody News Network'
- Project type: scripted show - Roles: --- Male Cast Member (supporting, male, 18-60) --- Female Cast Member (supporting, female, 18-60) - Casting locations: Beverly, MA; Boston, MA; Portsmouth, NH; Worcester, MA - Learn more about the scripted show here
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'Mini Adventures With Strangers,' YouTube Series
- Project type: scripted show - Roles: --- Host/On‑Camera Personality (real people, all genders, 18+) - Roles pay up to: $200 - Casting locations: nationwide - Learn more about the scripted show 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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NASCAR x Coronado Promo
- Project type: scripted show - Roles: --- Pilot 1 (Rowdy) (supporting, male, 30-45) --- Pilot 2 (Peaches) (supporting, female, 25-40) --- Pilot 3 ('Stache) (supporting, male, 21-30) - Roles pay up to: $6,000 - Casting locations: nationwide - Learn more about the scripted show here
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CLOUT CHASERS: THE VIRAL HOUSE Streaming on Room 808 TV
- Project type: reality TV - Roles: --- Host (models, female, 18-40) - Roles pay up to: $25,000 - Casting locations: nationwide - Learn more about the reality TV show here
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'The Lost Healer'
- Project type: feature film - Roles: --- The Marksman (supporting, male, 35-45) --- Captain Malryn (supporting, male, 32-45) --- King Ardan (supporting, male, 25-35) - Roles pay up to: $3,000 - Casting locations: nationwide - Learn more about the feature film here
