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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'Concerns Of A Modern Day Love'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Girlfriend (lead, female, 18-100)
--- Tricia (supporting, female, 18-100)
--- Aunty (supporting, female, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Interview Shoot, Crew'

- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Director of Photography (crew)
--- Sound Person (crew)
--- Gaffer (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey
- Learn more about the documentary here

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'Husker'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Texas Fair Goers (background extra, 39-100)
- Average hourly rate: $17
- Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Husker,' Texas Fair Goers'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Texas Fair Goers (Non SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background extra, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $17
- Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Husker,' Featured Son at County Fair'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Featured Son at County Fair (Age 7-11) (background extra, male, 7-11)
- 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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'Kids on Boardwalk, Kids Age 6-12 (SAG-AFTRA Covered)'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kids on Boardwalk (background extra, 6-13)
- Average hourly rate: $27
- 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)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Beneath the Surface'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mark (lead, male, 30-60)
--- Sarah (lead, female, 30-45)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'In The Flesh'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Caroline (lead, female, 25-36)
--- Margaret (supporting, female, 45-65)
--- Blake (supporting, female, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $150
- Casting locations: Hartford, Connecticut; New York City, New York; Boston, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Echoes of Love'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ava (supporting, female, 27-35)
--- 40s Lip (lead, male, 38-45)
--- Extra for Cafe Scene (background extra, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Deponent'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Vincent (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Tessa (lead, female, 25-35)
--- Connor Drake (supporting, male, 35-50)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the feature film here