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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'Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Tricia (supporting, female, 20-40)
--- Dre (supporting, male, 18-50)
--- Nicole (supporting, female, 18-40)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Jersey City, Secaucus, West New York, Hoboken
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Gourmet CEO Turns Out To Be My Baby's Dad'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Lisha (day player, female, 22-30)
--- Tyler/Milo (day player, male, 20-25)
--- Nancy (day player, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Jersey City
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Bollywood Songs and Film Scenes Recreation'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Aspiring Actress (lead, female, 23-34)
- Average hourly rate: $56
- Casting locations: Jersey City
- Learn more about the short film here

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'30 For 30'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Composer (crew)
--- Colorist (crew)
--- Graphic Designer/ Cover Art Artist (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $49
- Casting locations: Jersey City
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Wire'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Madison (lead, female, 20-30)
--- Katie (supporting, female, 20-28)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Scotch Plains, Woodbridge
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Caught In Between'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Liyah (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Aunt Ebony (supporting, 40-50)
--- Darrell (supporting, 50-60)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Jersey City, Lodi
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Abstract'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- William Richney (supporting, 40-60)
--- Kae Beaumont (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Vance Beaumont (supporting, 40-60)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Jersey City
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Rockabye Birdy'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Birdy (Female, 22) (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Maura (Female, 43) (supporting, female, 35-70)
--- Gammie (Female, 67) (supporting, female, 50-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Elizabeth, Jersey City
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Bonin's Van'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Long Haired Teenage Victim (lead, male, 18-25)
--- William Bonin (lead, male, 20-30)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Randolph
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Lanez'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Detective Powers (supporting, 25-35)
--- Yasmin (lead, female, 16-24)
--- Paco (supporting, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $40
- Casting locations: Jersey City
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
--- Joan (lead, 18-30)
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Easy As P.I.'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Angie Owens (lead, female, 23-26)
--- Connor (supporting, male, 30-50)
--- Megan (supporting, female, 23-26)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Little Bear'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Margot (supporting, female, 21-30)
--- Anthony (day player, male, 21-30)
--- Robert (day player, male, 35-50)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Brooklyn, New York; Manhattan, New York; New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'When It Comes'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Maya (lead, female, 18-24)
--- Levi (lead, 40-65)
--- Margie (lead, female, 45-65)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here