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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'Beast Of Woods'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Trevor (supporting, male, 18-24)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Dresses & Bow Ties'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Maggie (supporting, female, 40-60)
--- Val (lead, female, 36-47)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Dewey Days'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Zion (supporting, male, 20-25)
--- Clarice (lead, female, 20-25)
--- Luke (lead, male, 20-25)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Shattered,' Philly Production Crew'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Creative Production Designer (crew)
--- Experienced and Detailed Script Supervisor (crew)
--- Amazing Philly area DP Experienced with film 16 and S8 (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey
- Learn more about the short film here

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

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

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'Lowball'

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

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'Hunter'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Joanne Abbott (lead, female, 20-20)
--- Ezekiel Caine (lead, male, 30-35)
--- Tanner Donnellan (lead, male, 40-50)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; 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

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'The Confessional'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ava Grant Role: Special Agent, FBI (lead, female, 30-100)
--- Caleb (lead, male, 15-18)
--- Chief Of Police (lead, male, 40-100)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here