Movies and TV shows casting in New Jersey

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Backstage
April 29, 2026
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Movies and TV shows casting in New Jersey

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 Jersey and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Dulces Para Comer'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Matí (lead, female, male, 6-12)
--- Violin Player (day player, 18-50)
--- Kid 1 (day player, 6-12)
- Roles pay up to: $300
- Casting locations: New York City, NY
- Learn more about the student film here

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'Turmoil'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Amina (lead, female, non-binary, trans female, 25-30)
--- Percy (lead, male, non-binary, trans male, 25-30)
--- Alexis (Pink Mask) (lead, female, 20-26)
- Roles pay up to: $1,000
- Casting locations: Auditions: May 24, 2026 in New York City, NY
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Gilded Age,' Season 4

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- 1880s National Guardsmen (SAG-AFTRA COVERED) (background / extra, male, 18-49)
--- 1880s Parade Goers (NON-SAG-AFTRA COVERED) (background / extra, male, 18-65)
- Roles pay up to: $234
- Casting locations: New York City, NY; Manhattan, NY; Queens, NY; Brooklyn, NY; Jersey City, NJ
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Polo Sporting Goods'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Special Jim (supporting, male, 13-18)
--- Child #1 (day player, male, 12-15)
--- Child #2 (day player, male, 12-15)
- Roles pay up to: $3,000
- Casting locations: Trenton, NJ; Jersey City, NJ; Paterson, NJ; Hackensack, NJ; Union, NJ
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Bell Labs Documentary

- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- 1960s Bell Labs Reenactors - Mothers (background / extra, female, 20-40)
--- 1960s Bell Labs Reenactors - Children (background / extra, 1-17)
--- Bell Labs Employee (real people, 18-32)
- Roles pay up to: $75
- Casting locations: Holmdel, NJ; New York City, NY
- Learn more about the documentary here

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'Perfect'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mr. Perfect (models, male, 25-60)
--- Mrs. Perfect (models, female, 21-50)
- Roles pay up to: $250
- Casting locations: New York City, NY
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Fantasme'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Phoebe (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, 18-40)
- Roles pay up to: $100
- Casting locations: New York City, NY
- Learn more about the short film here

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Daytime TV Court Show

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Courtroom BG Audience (lead, 18-35)
- Roles pay up to: $450
- Casting locations: New York, NY; Stamford, CT
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'AIG'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Upscale Gala Attendees - Doctor/Donors (background / extra, all genders, 18-75)
- Roles pay up to: $176
- Casting locations: New York City, NY; Jersey City, NJ; Hoboken, NJ; Pompton Plains, NJ; Wayne, NJ
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Actors'

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Julie (lead, female, 40-70)
--- Kean (lead, 29-39)
- Casting locations: New York, NY
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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'Cookin' With Cowboys'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Host (supporting, female, 35-55)
- Roles pay up to: $75,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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Couples Competition Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Engaged Couples (real people, 21-35)
- Roles pay up to: $1,750
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'Cookin' With Cowboys'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Host (supporting, female, 35-55)
- Roles pay up to: $75,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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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 here

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'Cookin' With Cowboys'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Host (supporting, female, 35-55)
- Roles pay up to: $75,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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