Movies and TV shows casting in New York

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Backstage
April 29, 2026
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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 and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Mountain Made Meals'

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Grandma Mountain (supporting, female, 60-90)
--- Mother Ingall (supporting, female, 30-50)
--- Teen Ingall (supporting, all genders, 18-25)
- Roles pay up to: $250
- Casting locations: Ithaca, NY; Syracuse, NY
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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'Good and Fast'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Tavante (lead, male, 28-39)
--- Gabi (supporting, female, 28-39)
--- Angela (supporting, female, 39-55)
- Roles pay up to: $1,750
- Casting locations: New York City, NY; New York, NY; Jersey City, NJ; Albany, NY; Kingston, NY
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Mass Influence(d)'

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Kayden (lead, male, 11-15)
--- Jonathan (lead, male, 11-15)
--- Lucas (day player, male, 11-15)
- Roles pay up to: $496
- Casting locations: Syracuse, NY
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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'Historic Grief'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Rina (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Cuffee (supporting, female, 18-30)
--- Cam/ Slave Owner Spirit (supporting, male, 18-30)
- Roles pay up to: $300
- Casting locations: Syracuse, NY
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Turmoil'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Amina (lead, female, non-binary, trans female, 25-30)
--- Percy (lead, male, non-binary, trans male, 25-30)
--- Alexis (Pink Mask) (lead, female, 20-26)
- Roles pay up to: $1,000
- Casting locations: Auditions: May 24, 2026 in New York City, NY
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Purple Ink'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Chase (lead, male, 15-20)
--- Daren (supporting, male, 60-80)
- Casting locations: Boston, MA; New York City, NY; Providence, RI; Provincetown, MA; Worcester, MA
- Learn more about the student film here

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'Safe Haven MC'

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Biker Kid (day player, 4-12)
--- Goons/Bikers (background / extra, 18-70)
--- Bikers W Motorbike (background / extra, 18-70)
- Roles pay up to: $125
- Casting locations: Brooklyn, NY
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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'Actors'

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Julie (lead, female, 40-70)
--- Kean (lead, 29-39)
- Casting locations: New York, NY
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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'GS' A24 CHINATOWN SERIES

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Asian College Kids (lead, 23-35)
--- Golfer (lead, male, 23-55)
--- BG TO PORTRAY ASIAN BODYGUARD - FILMING MULTIPLE DAYS APRIL/MAY (lead, male, 25-55)
- Roles pay up to: $500
- Casting locations: Brooklyn, NY; Queens, NY
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'The Gilded Age' Season 4

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- African-American Background (lead, female, male, 18+)
- Roles pay up to: $187
- Casting locations: Troy, NY
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Cookin' With Cowboys'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Host (supporting, female, 35-55)
- Roles pay up to: $75,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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Couples Competition Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Engaged Couples (real people, 21-35)
- Roles pay up to: $1,750
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'Cookin' With Cowboys'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Host (supporting, female, 35-55)
- Roles pay up to: $75,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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High-Impact Vertical Drama Series

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Lead Female (lead, female, 18-35)
--- Lead Male (lead, male, 18-40)
- Roles pay up to: $6,400
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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'Cookin' With Cowboys'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Host (supporting, female, 35-55)
- Roles pay up to: $75,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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