Movies and TV Shows Casting in New Jersey

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

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'Dog the Bounty Hunter Biopic'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Dog (lead, male, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Linden
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'NJ Short Film'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Tallita (supporting, female, 18-35)
--- Tiana (supporting, female, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $43
- Casting locations: West New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Action Novelty'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Albert (lead, male, 30-50)
--- Brian (lead, male, 14-21)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: Jersey City, Newark
- Learn more about the short film here

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'LOUSely Based'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Sadie (supporting, female, 21-30)
--- Angela (supporting, female, 25-35)
--- Gina (supporting, female, 40-58)
- Average hourly rate: $22
- Casting locations: Mount Laurel
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Choice'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Club Girl (supporting, 18-100)
--- Priest (supporting, male, 37-100)
--- Robber (supporting, male, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Union
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Turnbuckle'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Dennis Dixon (lead, male, 35-55)
--- Boy (supporting, male, 8-14)
--- Kennedy (supporting, male, 50-60)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Hazlet, Montclair, Parsippany
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Club Lax'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Josh (supporting, male, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Randolph
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Three's a Crowd'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Megan (supporting, female, 18-30)
--- Henry (lead, male, 18-30)
--- Jimmy (lead, male, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: West New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Bronx Inc.'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Rico (lead, male, 23-28)
--- Vanessa (lead, female, 22-28)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Paterson
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Unbreakable Guard'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Masked Man (supporting, male, 25-45)
- Average hourly rate: $21
- Casting locations: Jersey City
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Untitled Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Charlotte (lead, female, 21-40)
- Average hourly rate: $43
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Screaming Laughing'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ana (lead, female, 25-35)
--- James (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Killer (supporting, male, 21-100)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Non-View'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Government Agency Types - Intel, DOD, Cyber, FBI (NON SAG) (4/14-4/21) (background extra, 25-65)
--- Wrestling Match Ring Girls (NON SAG) (Tues March 4) (background extra, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Steven Spielberg Feature Film 'Non-View'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Government Agency Types (background extra, 25-63)
--- Wrestling Match Audience (SAG-AFTRA) (Tues March 4th) (background extra, 18-70)
--- Wrestling Match Ring Girls (SAG) (Tues March 4) (background extra, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $27
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here