Movies and TV shows casting in Connecticut

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April 1, 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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'Saint of Sin'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Father Thomas (supporting, male, 30+)
- Roles pay up to: $250
- Casting locations: New York City, NY; Poughkeepsie, NY; Waterbury, CT; New Haven, CT; Hartford, CT
- Learn more about the short film

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'25 Words or Less' Season 8

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Gameshow Contestant (real people, all genders, 18+)
--- Gameshow Contestant (lead, all genders, 18+)
--- Gameshow Contestant (models, all genders, 18+)
- Casting locations: New York, NY; Jersey City, NJ; Boston, MA; New Haven, CT; Philadelphia, PA
- Learn more about the reality TV show

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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

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'#NOTHER'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Tessa Reed (lead, female, 15-21)
--- Maya (supporting, female, 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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'Milford'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Stewart (supporting, all genders, 18+)
- Casting locations: Milford, 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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1980s Bowling Alley Romantic Comedy

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Senior Poker Players (background / extra, male, 65+)
--- Teen Extras (background / extra, all genders, 18-25)
--- Crony (day player, male, 18-28)
- Casting locations: Hartford, CT; Willimantic, CT; Coventry, CT; Storrs, CT; Norwich, CT
- Learn more about the short film

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'Standardized Patient'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ann (lead, female, 20-39)
--- Derek (lead, male, 30-49)
--- Dr. Roberts (supporting, male, 50-69)
- Casting locations: Brooklyn, NY; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Washington, DC; Boston, MA
- Learn more about the short film

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'The Gilded Age' Season 4, Newport, RI

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Child of Principal/Twins, Ages Newborn-5 Mos (SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background / extra, 1)
--- Child of Principal, Ages Newborn-5 Mos. (SAG-AFTRA (SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background / extra, 1)
--- NEWPORT, RI General 1880 Background (SAG-AFTRA COVERED) (background / extra, 18-65)
- Roles pay up to: $500
- Casting locations: Newport, RI; Providence, RI; Boston, MA; Hartford, CT
- Learn more about the scripted show

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Stone's Law

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Fredo Vega (supporting, male, 30-40)
--- Detective Joseph Cruz/Det. Cruz (supporting, male, 35-40)
--- Sergeant Rhodes (day player, male, 30-35)
- Casting locations: New York, NY; Stamford, CT; Hartford, CT
- Learn more about the scripted show

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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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'Autonomous'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Alistair Mallen (lead, male, 26-40)
--- Maggie Thomas (lead, female, 20-30)
--- Magda Jansen (supporting, female, 40-55)
- Roles pay up to: $1,500
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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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

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'The Chambers'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Elijah (lead, male, 24-40)
- Roles pay up to: $5,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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'Has Your Partner Vanished?' Docu-Series

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Ghosted Partner (real people, 22-44)
- Roles pay up to: $2,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show

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