Movies and TV shows casting in Albany

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Backstage
April 29, 2026
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Movies and TV shows casting in Albany

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention 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 Albany, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'The Gilded Age' Season 4

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- African-American Background (lead, female, male, 18+)
- Roles pay up to: $187
- Casting locations: Albany
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'The Gilded Age,' Season 4, Troy, NY

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Event Guests (Non-SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background / extra, 18+)
--- Event Guests (SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background / extra, 18+)
- Roles pay up to: $224
- Casting locations: Albany
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Achelois'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Selene (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary (+1 more genders), 18-35)
--- Asteria (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary (+1 more genders), 18-35)
--- The Leader (supporting, male, trans male, 18-30)
- Roles pay up to: $800
- Casting locations: Albany
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Good and Fast'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Tavante (lead, male, 28-39)
--- Gabi (supporting, female, 28-39)
--- Angela (supporting, female, 39-55)
- Roles pay up to: $1,750
- Casting locations: Albany
- Learn more about the short 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: Albany
- Learn more about the student film here

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'Cookin' With Cowboys'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Host (supporting, female, 35-55)
- Roles pay up to: $75,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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Couples Competition Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Engaged Couples (real people, 21-35)
- Roles pay up to: $1,750
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'Cookin' With Cowboys'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Host (supporting, female, 35-55)
- Roles pay up to: $75,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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High-Impact Vertical Drama Series

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Lead Female (lead, female, 18-35)
--- Lead Male (lead, male, 18-40)
- Roles pay up to: $6,400
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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'Cookin' With Cowboys'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Host (supporting, female, 35-55)
- Roles pay up to: $75,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'DemonCode'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Max (supporting, male, 50-60)
--- Saul (supporting, male, 50-60)
--- Victor (lead, male, 30-45)
- Roles pay up to: $2,400
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Cookin' With Cowboys'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Host (supporting, female, 35-55)
- Roles pay up to: $75,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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