Movies and TV shows casting in New York City
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 City, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
'Home'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- The Store Clerk (supporting, male, 40-50)
--- Hair & Makeup (crew)
--- The Bodega Owner (supporting, 40-50)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
'Red City Lights'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jean Marie (lead, female, 18-26)
--- James Liston (supporting, male, 32-37)
--- Brianna (lead, female, 18-26)
- Average hourly rate: $156
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
'Beijing Rodeo'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Lola (supporting, female, 28-45)
--- The Evil Man (supporting, male, 35-55)
--- Rodeo Girls (background extra, female, 18-29)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
'Stalker Adjacent'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mia (lead, female, 18-24)
--- Liam (lead, male, 18-24)
--- Sasha (supporting, female, 18-24)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
'Confession'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Cinematographer (crew)
--- Sound Recordist (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
'The Stallion and The Mare'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Myles (lead, male, 21-35)
--- Riley (lead, female, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
'The Valley Beneath Us'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lee Washington (lead, male, 18-28)
--- Miss Haley (supporting, female, 18-30)
--- Lewis (supporting, male, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $40
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Mumble Bumble'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Matt and Matt's Inner Voice (lead, male, 50-65)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Never Again, Understand?'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Summer (lead, female, 18-23)
--- Steven (lead, male, 35-55)
--- Christie (lead, female, 35-55)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
'Mini Drama Series'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Walter (lead, male, 18-40)
--- Ethan (lead, 18-44)
--- Melissa (lead, female, 18-40)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Potently Eloquent'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kristy (supporting, female, 22-50)
- Average hourly rate: $150
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'New Educational Kids' Series'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Lead Role - Host (lead, male, 25-40)
--- Recurring Role - Supporting Character (lead, female, 25-40)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'The Deponent'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Vincent (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Tessa (lead, female, 25-35)
--- Connor Drake (supporting, male, 35-50)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Untitled Feature Film'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Sal (supporting, male, 50-65)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here