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Movies and TV shows casting in New York City

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Backstage
November 13, 2024
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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.

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'Echoes of Love'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ava (supporting, female, 27-35)
--- 40s Lip (lead, male, 38-45)
--- Extra for Cafe Scene (background extra, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Poker Face'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Diner Patrons (Non-SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background extra, 18-100)
--- Gas Station Patrons w/ Car (Non-SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background extra, 18-100)
--- Run Down Diner Waitress (Non-SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background extra, female, 45-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Poker Face' Season 2'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Featured FBI Agents (SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background extra, 35-65)
--- Featured Road Trip Couple (SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background extra, 20-35)
--- Featured Downscale People in a lot- Tent. Works TBD (SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background extra, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $27
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'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

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'Whipped Up'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Olivia (supporting, female, 8-12)
--- Cal (lead, male, 30-45)
--- Brent (supporting, male, 30-50)
- Average hourly rate: $200
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'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

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'Musical Dramedy TV Series'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Ensemble Cast (chorus ensemble, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'History'

- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Lead (lead, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the documentary here

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'Dead Fred'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Fred (lead, male, 18-40)
--- Lily (supporting, female, 21-30)
--- Jane (day player, female, 25-40)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Bluff'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Banks (supporting, male, 25-30)
--- Funeral Home Director (day player, male, 55-60)
--- Agent K. (lead, male, 45-55)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Feederville'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lead Role - 80s College Students (lead, 18-26)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Spider-Man: Fallout,' Fan-Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Extras (background extra, 10-70)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Seventh Day'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Audrey Mitchell (lead, female, 30-45)
--- John (Audrey's Husband) (supporting, male, 30-37)
--- Remington (day player, male, 17-23)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Husker,' 1980s Teens (18 Years Old+)'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- 1980s Teens (18 Years Old+) (background extra, 18-29)
- Average hourly rate: $27
- Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Spilled Milk'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Colin (lead, male, 23-35)
--- Girl (supporting, female, 23-35)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: Albany, New York; Boston, Massachusetts; Glens Falls, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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