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 which roles they're looking to fill.
New Jersey open casting calls for movie and TV productions
'Sketches'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Actor (lead, 18-100)
--- Cinematographer (crew)
--- Sound Recordist (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Montclair, Morristown
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Jigsaw'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Zoe (supporting, female, 18-25)
--- Teenage Extras (background extra, 18-25)
--- Ethan (supporting, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Newark
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Galactic'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Tammy (supporting, female, 18-45)
--- Earl (supporting, male, 25-55)
--- Annie Jane (lead, female, 40-70)
- Average hourly rate: $93
- Casting locations: Newark
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Make Over'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Andy (supporting, male, 18-40)
--- Daphne (supporting, female, 20-35)
--- Bridgette (supporting, female, 20-40)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Jersey City
- Learn more about the short film here
'Feature Film, 1960s Fundraiser Staff'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- 1960s Fundraiser Staff (SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background extra, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $26
- Casting locations: Hoboken, Newark, Jersey City
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Fake Out Fray 2: Phantom Phase'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Turrell (lead, male, 30-60)
--- Avoka (lead, female, 25-45)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Mount Laurel
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Extras to Portray 1960s Festival Goers (NON SAG-AFTRA Covered) 'Wurtzle Brothers' Major Feature'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- People to portray People to 1960s Festival Goers (NON SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background extra, 18-99)
- Average hourly rate: $17
- Casting locations: Hoboken, Newark, Jersey City, Mountainside
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Leo Lets It Rain'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Dani (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, trans female, 18-30)
--- Young Leo (day player, female, 6-11)
--- Cynthia (supporting, female, 35-60)
- Average hourly rate: $32
- Casting locations: South Orange
- Learn more about the short film here
'The Unwanted Heiress'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Crystal Brown (lead, female, 18-100)
--- Charles Wade (lead, male, 18-100)
--- Ilda Smith (supporting, female, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $56
- Casting locations: Cherry Hill
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Wurtzle Brothers,' 1960s Upscale Party/Fundraiser Guests'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- 1960s Upscale Party/Fundraiser Guests (background extra, 22-59)
- Average hourly rate: $26
- Casting locations: Jersey City, Newark, Hoboken
- Learn more about the feature film here
Nationwide open casting calls for movie and TV productions
'Kevin's Last Halloween'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- News Cameraperson (day player, 18-28)
--- Kevin Kraven (lead, male, 14-18)
--- News Anchor (day player, male, 40-60)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Vanderpump Villa'
- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Celebration Parties With Guests of 6-8 People (lead, 21-100)
--- Hospitality Professionals (lead, 21-100)
--- Real Fine Dining Servers (lead, 21-50)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Learn more about the reality TV show here
