Movies and TV Shows Casting in Newark

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Movies and TV shows casting in Newark

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 Newark, nearby cities, 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: Newark, New Jersey
- 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: Newark, New Jersey
- Learn more about the feature 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, New Jersey
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'"Forgive Me Father"'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Young Girlfriend (lead, female, 17-24)
--- Depressed Young Girl (lead, female, 18-26)
--- Teenage Black Male (lead, male, 16-24)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey
- 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: Newark, New Jersey
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Fruits & Labor (archive)'

- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- The Narrator (voiceover, male, 30-100)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey
- Learn more about the documentary here

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'EFP Horror Film Teaser'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Roxanne/ Main Lead (lead, female, 35-55)
- Average hourly rate: $85
- Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey
- 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, New Jersey
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Absent of Souls'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Chance Jefferson (lead, male, 30-40)
--- Detective Megan Reals (lead, female, 35-45)
--- Kara Reals (supporting, female, 20-25)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Lowball'

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

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'Red City Lights'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jean Marie (lead, female, 18-26)
--- James Liston (supporting, male, 32-37)
--- Brianna (lead, female, 18-26)
- Average hourly rate: $156
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Laurels'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Alysha (supporting, female, 24-32)
--- Corina (supporting, female, 20-100)
--- Clerk (day player, male, 40-100)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: New York City, New York; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here