News Summary
Aspiring actors in Boston and New York have several casting call opportunities for scripts, short films, and feature films in 2025. With clear weather and warm temperatures, ideal conditions will support auditions and filming. Roles range from lead to background, and pay varies based on project requirements. Details on the characters needed, along with hiring specifics, are outlined for talent interested in showcasing their skills.
Boston – A host of casting calls for various film and television projects have been announced in Boston and New York, providing aspiring actors with multiple opportunities to showcase their talents in 2025. With the weather expected to be mostly clear and temperatures reaching up to 85°F, cast and crew members will find ideal conditions for auditions and filming.
In Boston alone, several projects are looking for talent, spanning scripted shows, short films, and feature films. The available roles range from leading characters to supporting and background positions, with average hourly rates varying from $20 to over $100, depending on the project and the role.
Scripted Show Auditions
One upcoming scripted show is searching for multiple lead roles:
- Holly – Female, ages 18-30
- Samantha – Female, ages 21-38
- Gina – Female, ages 18-35
The average hourly rate for these roles is $31.
Short Film Opportunities
Several short films are also casting for specific roles:
- Short Film #1:
- Angie (Lead, Female, ages 25-32)
- Jay (Supporting, Male, ages 27-35)
- The Fishmonger (Supporting, Male, ages 35-65)
Average hourly rate: $23
- Short Film #2:
- Male Actor (Lead, Male, ages 35-55)
- Female Actor (Supporting, Female, ages 35-55)
- Gaffer (Crew)
Average hourly rate: $75
- Short Film #3:
- Cameron (Lead, Male, ages 20-27)
- Short Film #4:
- Susan (Lead, Female, ages 25-35)
- William (Supporting, Male, ages 25-35)
- James (Lead, Male, ages 7-12)
Average hourly rate: $21
- Short Film #5:
- Documentary Subject (Lead, age 21-100, gender-nonconforming/non-binary/trans)
- Second Camera Op (Crew)
- Intimacy Coordinator (Crew)
Average hourly rate: $100
- Short Film #6:
- Ryan (Lead, Male, ages 35-45)
- Interviewer (Supporting, Female, ages 38-60)
- Ella (Day Player, Female, ages 27-35)
Average hourly rate: $20
Two feature films are also offering roles. In one, young actors are needed, with average hourly rates around $62. Another feature film is looking for male actors ages 50-65 with a pay rate of $25.
Background Extras and Other Casting Calls
In addition to the roles listed above, there are various background extra opportunities in New York City and New Jersey. Projects requiring extras include the FX series “The Beauty,” needing high school students and bar patrons, with pay ranging from $182 to $216 per day, plus fitting fees. Additionally, A24’s upcoming film about Chef Anthony Bourdain is seeking kitchen staff for background roles in Provincetown.
Conclusion
As the desire to break into Hollywood continues to draw actors, these casting calls open the door for many, from newcomers to seasoned performers. Aspiring talent should be aware of the broad spectrum of roles available across different projects and be prepared to audition accordingly. Specific application instructions and email contacts for each casting call are available for those interested in participating.
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Additional Resources
- Stacker: Movies and TV Shows Casting in Massachusetts
- Backstage: Extra Acting Jobs
- Boston 25 News: Open Casting Call for Anthony Bourdain Film
- Patriot Ledger: Boston Casting Call Extras for Zendaya and Robert Pattinson
- Cape Cod Times: Anthony Bourdain Biopic Filming in Provincetown
- Wikipedia: Film Industry in the United States
- Google Search: Film Casting Calls
- Google Scholar: Film Casting
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Actress
- Google News: Casting Calls News
