Movies and TV shows casting in New York
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 York, and which roles they're looking to fill.
New York open casting calls for movie and TV productions
'Zero Day'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Congressmen/Women (Non SAG AFTRA) (background extra, 30-65)
--- NYC Angry Crowd (background extra, 18-80)
- Average hourly rate: $22
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Thereafter'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Paige (supporting, female, 22-35)
--- Lu (supporting, female, 18-30)
--- Aaron (lead, male, 22-35)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the short film here
'Sketches'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Actor (lead, 18-100)
--- Cinematographer (crew)
--- Sound Recordist (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the feature film here
'MALLORY'S GHOST'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Louise (supporting, female, 25-36)
--- Mallory (lead, 5-25)
- Average hourly rate: $27
- Casting locations: New York City
- 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: New York City
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Starling Heights Forever'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Alex (lead, male, 23-35)
--- Violet (lead, female, 18-21)
--- Wrenley (lead, female, 21-31)
- Average hourly rate: $56
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Girl In A Glass Box'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Emily Barton (lead, female, 17-27)
--- Emily's Barton High School Friends (supporting, female, 16-21)
--- Policeman (supporting, female, male, 20-50)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the feature film here
'While the Sun Shines'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kitt (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Chris (supporting, male, 18-30)
--- Donna (supporting, female, 30-50)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Brooklyn, New York City
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Netflix Feature Film'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Party Goers (background extra, 18-100)
--- Kids Aged 11-14 (background extra, 11-14)
--- Kids Aged 6-10 (background extra, 6-10)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Brooklyn
- Learn more about the feature film here
'A Christmas Party'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Alex (lead, female, 20-25)
--- Adam Helmer (lead, male, 16-21)
--- Jason (supporting, male, 36-55)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New York City
- 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
