Movies and TV shows casting in Albany

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May 27, 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. 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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'Hellfighter'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Henry (lead, male, 20-30)
--- Jimmy Rice (lead, male, 25-44)
--- Needham (supporting, male, 18-25)
- Roles pay up to: $960
- Casting locations: Albany
- Learn more about the short film

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ALTERNATOR

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- AHMED (lead, male, 30-45)
--- ALI (lead, male, 50-70)
--- MOHAMMED (supporting, male, 35-50)
- Roles pay up to: $955.20
- Casting locations: Albany
- Learn more about the short film

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'The Gilded Age,' Season 4

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Park Goers (background / extra, 18-29)
- Roles pay up to: $187
- Casting locations: Albany
- Learn more about the scripted show

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'The Gilded Age,' Season 4, Park Goers (16-17)

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Park Goers (background / extra, 16-17)
- Roles pay up to: $187
- Casting locations: Albany
- Learn more about the scripted show

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'Gilded Age,' Season 4

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Talent (background / extra, 6-8)
- Roles pay up to: $187
- Casting locations: Albany
- Learn more about the scripted show

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'The Gilded Age' Season 4

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Black Event Attendees (background / extra, 18+)
- Roles pay up to: $187
- Casting locations: Albany
- Learn more about the scripted show

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"Something To Survive For"

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Alex (lead, male, 15-20)
--- Jason (supporting, male, 15-20)
--- Jim (supporting, male, 35-55)
- Casting locations: Albany
- 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: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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Coming of Age Feature Film, Twin Boys

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Sam (supporting, male, 13-15)
--- Brin (supporting, male, 13-15)
- Roles pay up to: $8,436
- Casting: 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: 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: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series

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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: 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: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show

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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: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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