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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'Husker,' 1980s Concert Goers'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- 1980s Concert Goers (background extra, 18-34)
- Average hourly rate: $17
- Casting locations: East Rutherford, Newark, Hoboken, Jersey City
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Retrograde Victory'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Conmara (day player, male, 40-100)
--- Mr. Jacobsen (day player, male, 65-100)
--- Mr. Rutherford (day player, male, 65-100)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: Lakewood, Jersey City, Toms River, Newark, Edison
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'One More House'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Daisy (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Henry (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Calloway (supporting, male, 40-65)
- Average hourly rate: $10
- Casting locations: Nutley, Califon, Flemington, Montclair
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Alpha Werewolf's Miracle Luna'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Chloe Colins (lead, female, 18-22)
--- Alex (lead, male, 22-26)
--- Luke (supporting, male, 22-28)
- Average hourly rate: $113
- Casting locations: Princeton
- 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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'Short Film Project'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Cinematographer (crew)
--- Video Editor (crew)
--- Male Detective (Speaking Role) (lead, male, 28-40)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Irvington
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Cage In The Wild'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Winona (lead, female, 18-24)
--- Paige (supporting, female, 20-25)
--- Katie (day player, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Newark, Freehold
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Voicemail'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Boy 1 (supporting, male, 17-22)
--- Molly (lead, female, 16-25)
--- Car Wash Opperator (day player, male, 18-50)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Jersey City
- Learn more about the short film here

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'1980s Concert Goers (SAG AFTRA Covered) Tentative Work'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- 1980s Concert Goers (SAG AFTRA COVERED) Tentative WORK 12/10, Fitting 11/25 (background extra, male, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $27
- Casting locations: Newark, Hoboken, Morristown, Asbury Park, Denville
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Yikes!'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mr.Spider (supporting, 20-35)
--- Michael (supporting, male, 25-35)
--- Enoch (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, trans male, 20-25)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Jersey City
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Spider-Man: Fallout,' Fan-Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Extras (background extra, 10-70)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Lowball'

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

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'The Starfish'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ray (lead, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Hate Being Happy 4 U'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Sharon (lead, 18-25)
--- Carly (supporting, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'To Hum You My Tune'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Connor (lead, male, 20-30)
--- Liv (lead, female, 20-30)
--- PJ (lead, female, 20-30)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Brooklyn, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Poker Face'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Diner Patrons (Non-SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background extra, 18-100)
--- Gas Station Patrons w/ Car (Non-SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background extra, 18-100)
--- Run Down Diner Waitress (Non-SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background extra, female, 45-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New York City, New York; Queens, New York; Manhattan, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here