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 Bern, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
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'Riddle of the Cyclops'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Kenny (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Gary (lead, male, 45-65)
--- Vanessa (lead, female, 26-55)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: New Bern, North Carolina
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Painting the Lake'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Joni (lead, female, 20-35)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Potently Eloquent'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kristy (supporting, female, 22-50)
- Average hourly rate: $150
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Untitled Feature Film'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Henry (supporting, male, 21-45)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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'Singularity'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Delivery Person (supporting, 18-40)
--- Alan (lead, male, 30-45)
--- Evelyn (lead, female, 32-40)
- Average hourly rate: $38
- Casting locations: Richmond, Virginia
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Nursery Rhyme Duet, Frère Jacques and More'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Lucy (lead, female, 18-100)
--- Mia (lead, female, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $200
- Casting locations: Wilmington, North Carolina
- Learn more about the short film here
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'Cold Spot'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Malcolm's Partner (day player, 24-30)
--- Malcolm (day player, male, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, trans male, 24-30)
- Average hourly rate: $22
- Casting locations: Richmond, Virginia
- Learn more about the short film here
This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.