Movies and TV shows casting in Connecticut
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 Connecticut, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
'Gary the Dog,' Upscale Lounge Patrons'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Background Actors (background extra, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $14
- Casting locations: Stamford
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Sick Hearts'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Daisy (supporting, female, 18-31)
--- J.D. (lead, male, 25-50)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Bridgeport
- Learn more about the short film here
'Jigsaw'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Zoe (supporting, female, 18-25)
--- Teenage Extras (background extra, 18-25)
--- Ethan (supporting, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: New Haven
- Learn more about the feature film here
'HAVENTheSeries'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Production Assistants (crew)
--- Haven Grace Anthony (lead, female, 20-36)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New Haven
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'DayJob'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mary (supporting, female, 18-100)
--- Matt (supporting, male, 30-100)
--- Alex (lead, 35-100)
- Average hourly rate: $10
- Casting locations: Fairfield
- Learn more about the short film here
'Ok Pharaoh'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Chloe Smith (lead, female, 11-18)
--- Judah (lead, male, 35-55)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: West Haven, Stratford
- Learn more about the short film here
'Emily's Dead'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kevin (supporting, male, 30-40)
--- Jane (lead, female, 25-35)
--- Chloe (supporting, female, 22-27)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Lakeville
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Haven'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Dylan Grey "Pickles" (lead, male, 20-28)
--- Melody Taylor "Mel" (lead, female, 20-30)
--- Extras (background extra, 5-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New Haven
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Summerhouse'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- General Background (background extra, 18-75)
--- Customs Agent (day player, 30-55)
--- Franklin (day player, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Hartford, Meriden, Bridgeport, New London, New Haven
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Cotton Fever'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Emily (day player, female, 8-16)
--- Tanya (day player, female, 25-40)
--- Open Casting Call (other, 15-70)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Hartford
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Spider-Man: Fallout,' Fan-Film'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Extras (background extra, 10-70)
--- Kindred (lead, male, 22-35)
--- Jinx (voiceover, female, 20-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the short film here
'The Pelican (up to 23 episodes)'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Brandon (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Victor (supporting, 18-45)
--- Shawn (lead, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $93
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Outdoor show for teenagers from studio that made John Wick'
- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Teenager (content creators & real people, 13-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the documentary series here
'Sketches'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Actor (lead, 18-100)
--- Cinematographer (crew)
--- Sound Recordist (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Untitled Horror Short Project'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Protagonist (lead, female, 24-34)
--- Antagonist (supporting, male, 35-55)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
'Drifts'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Danny (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Nica (lead, female, 25-40)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
