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Movies and TV shows casting in New York

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Backstage
October 2, 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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'The Stolen Heiresses'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Rebecca (lead, female, 23-27)
--- James (lead, male, 27-30)
--- Selena (lead, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $43
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the short film here

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'ISADORA'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Sheryl (lead, female, 65-100)
--- Homeless Kid (day player, male, 17-20)
--- Cinematographer (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Brooklyn, Queens
- Learn more about the short film here

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'CBS TV Series'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Background Extras (background extra, 18-45)
- Average hourly rate: $21
- Casting locations: Brooklyn
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Darren Aronofsky/Austin Butler Sony Film 'Caught Stealing'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Unique 1990's NYC Types (background extra, 18-100)
--- ATHLETIC, FIT GUYS FOR BASEBALL PLAYER ROLE (NO EXP NEEDED) (background extra, male, 18-35)
--- BASEBALL PLAYERS - 15 YRS TO 21 YRS OLD (SEPTEMBER 5TH) (background extra, male, 15-23)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Brooklyn
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Anna's'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Anna (lead, female, 25-40)
--- Jeff (supporting, male, 35-45)
--- Extras (background extra, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'A Quarter Past Midnight'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Newscaster (lead, 30-70)
--- Radicaux Member (day player, 25-50)
--- Pandora (day player, female, 25-50)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Abstract'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- William Richney (supporting, 40-60)
--- Kae Beaumont (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Vance Beaumont (supporting, 40-60)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Staten Island, Long Island City, New York City, Brooklyn, The Bronx
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Green Papaya Salad'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Caroline (lead, female, 26-35)
- Average hourly rate: $150
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Hard Boiled City'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jean Genie (supporting, female, 25-45)
--- Flamingo Steve (supporting, male, 45-65)
--- Megan (supporting, female, 35-50)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- 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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'Lowball'

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

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'Jane Needs a Kidney'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Dr. Andrews (lead, 30-60)
--- Annie (lead, female, 22-30)
--- Wayne (lead, male, 22-30)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the short 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: Port Carbon, Pennsylvania; Hershey, Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Intruder'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Bree (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Azalea (supporting, female, 26-40)
--- Young Bree (8 yr old) (day player, female, 7-10)
- Average hourly rate: $21
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here

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