Movies and TV shows casting in New York City

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May 20, 2026
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Movies and TV shows casting in New York City

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention 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 City, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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Netflix's 'AIG'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Political Office Aides/Staffers (background / extra, 25-55)
- Roles pay up to: $176
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Buffalo, Confidential TV Series

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Stabbers (background / extra, male, 30-50)
--- Muggers (lead, female, 30-50)
--- To portray: Very tall mountain men & woman types. Must be able to work local to NYC. Thx! (lead, female, male, 30-70)
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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New Cable Dating Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Dater (lead, all genders, 25-40)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'Minivan'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- College Students (background / extra, all genders, 18-29)
- Roles pay up to: $187
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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NFL Primetime Documentary

- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Tom Jackson/ESPN Commentator (lead, male, 25-50)
--- Chris Berman/ESPN Commentator (lead, male, 25-50)
- Roles pay up to: $300
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the documentary here

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'The Gilded Age,' Season 4

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- 1880s National Guardsmen (SAG-AFTRA COVERED) (background / extra, male, 18-49)
--- 1880s Parade Goers (NON-SAG-AFTRA COVERED) (background / extra, male, 18-65)
--- 1880s Dignitary (NON-SAG-AFTRA COVERED) (background / extra, male, 40-70)
- Roles pay up to: $234
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'This Piano Is Haunted'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Matt Keller (lead, male, 32-50)
--- Josephine Keller (supporting, female, 12-18)
--- Rachel Bennett (supporting, female, 32-50)
- Roles pay up to: $1,575
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Take Me to Ithaca'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ford Young (lead, male, 45-60)
--- Wild Bob (supporting, male, 50-65)
--- Charlie (supporting, male, 50-65)
- Roles pay up to: $4,200
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film 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: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series 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: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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Open Call for ReelShort Vertical Productions

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Lead Male Types (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Lead Female Types (female, 25-35)
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Guarded'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Will (supporting, male, 28-45)
- Roles pay up to: $18,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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Nationwide Game Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Game Show Contestants (real people, all genders, 18-60)
- Roles pay up to: $2,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'Third Ave' Series

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Girl Group Music Artist (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Music Video Vixen (supporting, female, 18-30)
--- The Pretty Girl (models, female, 18-30)
- Roles pay up to: $100
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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