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Movies and TV shows casting in New York

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Backstage
November 20, 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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'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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'Against the Spotlight'

- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Participant (lead, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $63
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the documentary 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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'In The Flesh'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Caroline (lead, female, 25-36)
--- Margaret (supporting, female, 45-65)
--- Blake (supporting, female, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $150
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Easy As P.I.'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Angie Owens (lead, female, 23-26)
--- Richard (supporting, male, 35-50)
--- Restaurant Patrons/ News Interviewees (background extra, 20-100)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the short film here

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'To Hum You My Tune'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Connor (lead, male, 20-30)
--- Liv (lead, female, 20-30)
--- PJ (lead, female, 20-30)
- Average hourly rate: $13
- Casting locations: Brooklyn
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Poker Face' Season 2'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Brooklyn Residents (NON-SAG Covered) (background extra, 18-99)
- Average hourly rate: $17
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Happy Gilmore 2'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Golf Spectators (Non SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background extra, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $17
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'This Lane Ends'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Amanda (supporting, female, 32-45)
--- Gwen (lead, female, 26-35)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: New York City, Kingston
- Learn more about the short 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)
--- Extra for Cafe Scene (background extra, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Lowball'

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

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'Feederville'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lead Role - Deranged Villagers of Feederville (lead, 28-85)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Monster'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Background (background extra, 18-100)
--- Stand-Ins (background extra, 18-100)
--- Artistic Performers (background extra, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: New Haven, Connecticut; Danbury, Connecticut
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Novel Promotion Character Shoot'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Clare (models, female, 18-26)
--- Stacia Rose (lead, female, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Hershey, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Mooch'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ashley (lead, female, 18-45)
--- Danny (lead, male, 18-45)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the short film here

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