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Movies and TV shows casting in New York

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Backstage
March 5, 2025
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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, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Between the Blanks'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Male Lead (lead, male, 25-40)
- Average hourly rate: $17
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Vindicta'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Scarlett (lead, female, 25-40)
--- Josh (lead, male, 27-40)
--- Young Girl (day player, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Yellow Teeth'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Eddie (lead, male, 21-25)
--- Anthony (lead, male, 21-25)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: New York City, Brooklyn
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Non-View' Steven Spielberg Feature Film, Josh O'Connor Photo Double'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Josh O'Connor Photo Double- White Male, 6'0-6'2, brown hair (SAG) Fri 3/7 (background extra, female, male, 20-40)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Cage In The Wild'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Winona (lead, female, 18-24)
--- Katie (day player, female, 18-25)
--- Paige (supporting, female, 20-25)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Serendipity'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Sophie (lead, 18-100)
--- Alex (lead, 18-100)
--- Mia (lead, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Flox'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Nina (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Dali (lead, male, 20-30)
--- Director (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Americatronic!'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Carmen King (lead, female, 20-35)
--- Ian Reily (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Charlotte Reynolds (lead, 19-25)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Bluff'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Banks (supporting, male, 25-30)
--- Funeral Home Director (day player, male, 55-60)
--- Production Assistant (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Screaming Laughing'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ana (lead, female, 25-35)
--- James (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Killer (supporting, male, 21-100)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Eagle'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Victor Deming (lead, 24-60)
--- Ellie Hope (lead, female, 15-24)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Lowball'

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

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'BlackOut'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Carly (lead, female, 22-55)
--- Bob (lead, male, 21-100)
--- Mechanic (supporting, male, 21-100)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Scranton, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here

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'What We Carry With Us'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Alex (lead, female, 16-22)
--- David (supporting, male, 25-35)
--- Liam (supporting, male, 16-22)
- Average hourly rate: $17
- Casting locations: Fairfield, Connecticut
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Saphhire Blues'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Step-Father (supporting, male, 25-50)
--- Mother (supporting, female, 21-40)
--- Young Sonny (supporting, male, 8-14)
- Average hourly rate: $21
- Casting locations: Jersey City, New Jersey
- Learn more about the short film here

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