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Movies and TV shows casting in New York

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Backstage
January 8, 2025
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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 Visitor'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Anath (lead, female, non-binary, 18-55)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the short film here

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'TV Show Studio Audience'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Audience (background extra, 18-50)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'Angel Sighs'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Angel Colette (lead, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the short film here

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'MALLORY'S GHOST'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Louise (supporting, female, 25-36)
--- Will (day player, male, 30-50)
--- Lizzie (day player, female, 10-20)
- Average hourly rate: $28
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Deposed'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Samuel (lead, male, 25-50)
--- Martha (supporting, female, 30-60)
--- Henrietta (lead, female, 25-50)
- Average hourly rate: $28
- Casting locations: New York City, Brooklyn
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Talamasca,' TV Series'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Upscale Theater Goer/Business Types, Clean Cut (background extra, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $22
- Casting locations: Brooklyn, New York City, Queens
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'French Fries'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Alex (lead, female, 18-26)
--- Mim (lead, female, 18-26)
- Average hourly rate: $38
- Casting locations: New York City, Brooklyn
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Let's Eat Frank'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- EVE (lead, female, 23-30)
--- ADAM (lead, male, 29-38)
--- PETUNIA (supporting, female, 17-24)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the short film here

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'On the Nature of Dreams'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Isabella Petry (lead, female, 25-35)
--- Henry Thaws (lead, male, 25-40)
--- Owl Woman (supporting, female, 30-65)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the short 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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'Untitled Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Caroline (lead, female, 18-35)
--- Will (supporting, male, 18-29)
--- Henry (supporting, male, 21-45)
- Average hourly rate: $43
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Bloodstone'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Asher Quist (lead, male, 21-28)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Life I've Made'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Otis (lead, male, 38-46)
--- Ada (lead, female, 38-45)
--- Director of Photography / Cinematographer (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'BlackOut'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Carly (lead, female, 22-55)
--- Bob (lead, male, 21-100)
--- Mechanic (supporting, male, 21-100)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Scranton, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here

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