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Movies and TV shows casting in New York

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Backstage for Backstage
April 9, 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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'Untitled Rom Com'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Will (lead, male, 29-36)
--- Julia (lead, female, 22-29)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Friday Night Live' Comedy Skit - Pilot'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Non Celebrity Roles (lead, 25-70)
--- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (lead, male, 35-65)
--- Elon Musk (lead, male, 25-60)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Falling for You'

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

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'Ocean Lady'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- OL (supporting, female, 20-65)
--- Jacob (lead, male, 35-50)
--- Skip (lead, male, 50-70)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: New York City, Brooklyn
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Killer Joe'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Killer Joe (lead, male, 21-65)
- Average hourly rate: $13
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Lore - A Collective Narrative'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Lead (lead, 18-27)
--- Joell (lead, male, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Love & Bones: A Broadway Story'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mia Magnolia (lead, female, 20-29)
--- Saint Youngblood (lead, 20-29)
--- Logan Pierre (lead, male, 29-39)
- Average hourly rate: $40
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Cult College'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kylie (supporting, female, 18-25)
--- Trevor (supporting, male, 18-25)
--- Jacqui (supporting, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $13
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Algorithm'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- The Director (lead, 35-68)
--- The Employees (background extra, 40-70)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: New York City, Kingston
- Learn more about the short 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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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: New York City, Washington
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Girl With No Talent'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Steve Cam (supporting, male, 35-45)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Shift'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Charlie (supporting, female, 13-18)
--- Dan (lead, male, 35-45)
--- Henry (lead, male, 60-75)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Mountain Top, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Belly Whizzer'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jonathan (lead, male, gender-nonconforming, 22-35)
--- Madison (supporting, female, 18-30)
--- Alison (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, 22-35)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: New Haven, Connecticut; Bridgeport, Connecticut; Hartford, Connecticut
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Wave Of Body'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Harris (lead, male, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, 18-25)
--- Man (supporting, male, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, 30-40)
--- MAN/ UNOFFICIAL TRAFFIC POLICE (day player, male, 30-40)
- Average hourly rate: $19
- Casting locations: Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here

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