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Movies and TV shows casting in New York

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Backstage
October 9, 2024
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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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'Green Papaya Salad'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Caroline (lead, female, 26-35)
--- Margaret (supporting, female, 45-65)
--- Blake (supporting, female, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $93
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Untitled A24/Timothee Chalamet Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- General Background: Unique Looking 1950s Faces. (background extra, female, male, 18-100)
--- New Faces for 1950s Scenes - Filming October (background extra, female, male, 18-100)
--- Slim Women for 1950s Roles (background extra, female, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New York City, Brooklyn
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Caught Stealing,' a Darren Aronofsky-Austin Butler Sony Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Unique 1990s NYC Types (background extra, 18-100)
--- Athletic, Fit Guys for Baseball Player (background extra, male, 18-35)
--- Featured Orthodox Jewish Family Members (background extra, female, male, 8-55)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Brooklyn
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Untitled Josh Safdie Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- To portray Women from the Early 1950's NYC (Early 1950's needed & MUST be local to NYC) (background extra, female, 18-80)
--- To Portray Men from the Early 1950's NYC (Early 1950's looks needed & MUST be local to NYC) (background extra, male, 18-80)
--- To Portray: NYC REPORTERS from the early 1950's (Must have period appropriate hair) (background extra, female, male, 25-45)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Little Bear'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Margot (supporting, female, 21-30)
--- Anthony (day player, male, 21-30)
--- Robert (day player, male, 35-50)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Brooklyn, New York City, Manhattan
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Long Stories Short Vol.1'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mrs. Thomas (supporting, female, 28-60)
--- Makeup Artist (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $22
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the feature 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)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Harlots'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Brad (lead, male, 20-24)
--- Elle (lead, female, 20-24)
--- Quinn (lead, female, 20-24)
- 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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'Mya'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mya (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Liana (supporting, female, 18-30)
--- Jazz (supporting, male, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $83
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Lowball'

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

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'We Found Love'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Lindsay (lead, female, 22-32)
--- William (lead, male, 22-32)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the short film here

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'True Crime Recreations, 'Fighting Families'

- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Featured Family Member (day player, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the documentary series here

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'Decay'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Sean Michaud (lead, male, 30-45)
--- Amy Sherman (lead, female, 30-45)
- Average hourly rate: $26
- Casting locations: Framingham, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the feature film here

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