Movies and TV shows casting in Connecticut

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May 27, 2026
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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. compiled a list of projects casting right now in Connecticut and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Bottle'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Hugo (supporting, male, non-binary, trans male, 25-35)
--- Gordon (supporting, male, 45-65)
--- John (supporting, male, 40-60)
- Casting locations: Massapequa, NY; New York City, NY; Queens, NY; Brooklyn, NY; Oyster Bay, NY
- Learn more about the short film

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'Under The Yellow Sky'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Clint (lead, male, 20-27)
--- Steve (lead, male, 27-35)
--- Aunt Carol (supporting, female, 45-60)
- Casting locations: New Haven, CT; Fairfield, CT; Hartford, CT
- Learn more about the short film

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Untitled Horror Feature, Northern Connecticut

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lily (lead, female, 5-10)
--- Shelly (lead, female, 21-31)
--- The Artist (supporting, male, 35-65)
- Casting locations: Hartford, CT; New York City, NY
- Learn more about the feature film

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'Slow Down'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Mom (lead, female, 30-40)
--- Young Yuna (15)/Yuna (19) (lead, female, 18-23)
- Roles pay up to: $525
- Casting locations: Boston, MA; New York City, NY; New Haven, CT; Hartford, CT
- Learn more about the student film

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Masquerade Xperience

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Highlight Extra (real people, 21+)
--- MasqXperience (lead, 18+)
- Roles pay up to: $250
- Casting locations: Boston, MA; Pawtucket, RI; New Haven, CT
- Learn more about the feature film

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'Park Strong'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Basketball Onlookers (background / extra, all genders, 18-60)
--- Hoop Earrings' Entourage (background / extra, female, 18-25)
- Casting locations: New Haven, CT; Bridgeport, CT; Fairfield, CT
- Learn more about the short film

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'The Cow Way'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Gary (lead, male, 30-45)
--- Rosie (supporting, female, 4-7)
--- Max (lead, male, 5-13)
- Roles pay up to: $100
- Casting locations: Fairfield, CT; New York, NY; Westport, CT
- Learn more about the short film

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Ultimate Home Reno Surprise

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Nominator (real people, 18+)
- Casting locations: New York, NY; Stamford, CT; Jersey City, NJ; Hoboken, NJ; Garden City, NY
- Learn more about the reality TV show

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'Adult Children'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Seth (supporting, male, 21-31)
--- Jeffrey (supporting, male, 25-39)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting locations: Brooklyn, NY; New Haven, CT; New York City, NY; Jersey City, NJ
- Learn more about the feature film

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'#NOTHER'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Tessa Reed (lead, female, 15-21)
--- Maya (supporting, female, 14-20)
--- Jake (supporting, male, 14-20)
- Casting locations: Jersey City, NJ; New York, NY; New Haven, CT; Allentown, PA
- Learn more about the student film

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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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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 locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series

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'Take Me to Ithaca'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ford Young (lead, male, 45-60)
--- Wild Bob (supporting, male, 50-65)
--- Charlie (supporting, male, 50-65)
- Roles pay up to: $4,200
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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Open Call for ReelShort Vertical Productions

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Lead Male Types (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Lead Female Types (female, 25-35)
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show

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