
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.

'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

'Last Island'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mari (lead, female, 18-32)
--- Anne (lead, female, 40-60)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the short film here

'Between the Blanks'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Male Lead (lead, male, 25-40)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the short film here

'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

'Lore - A Collective Narrative'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Lead (lead, 18-27)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the scripted show here

'The Alpaca Connection'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Studio Assistant - Julie (supporting, female, 24-40)
--- Studio Head - Victor Sterling (supporting, male, 55-75)
--- Producer 1 - Dick Brown (lead, male, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the short film here

'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

'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

'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

'America Down'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Liam or Lacey Davenport (supporting, 5-12)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: New York City, White Plains, Maine
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Painting the Lake'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Joni (lead, female, 20-35)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

'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

'Steadfast'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (supporting, female, 25-30)
--- Bob (day player, male, 40-50)
--- Claire (models, female, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $26
- Casting locations: Williamsport, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Gritty, Drama, and Fashion Love Story'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jay (supporting, male, 21-40)
--- Trina (lead, female, 21-40)
--- Rich (supporting, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Learn more about the short film here

'The Starfish'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kiki (supporting, female, 18-25)
--- Ray (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Rick (supporting, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the feature film here