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Movies and TV shows casting in New York City

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Backstage
October 30, 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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'Idlewild'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Romy (supporting, 20-38)
--- August (supporting, male, 30-59)
--- Lulu (lead, female, 20-35)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Happy Gilmore 2'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Golf Spectators (Non SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background extra, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Monster'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stand In/Photo Double (background extra, female, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'LnP'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Sassy Demoness in Human Form (supporting, female, 18-30)
--- Guy at Urinal (day player, male, 18-30)
--- Office Workers/Victims (background extra, 18-50)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Stolen Silver'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- James Fisher (supporting, male, 27-40)
--- Gibson (lead, male, 24-37)
--- Assistant Director (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Tour'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Landlord (lead, male, 40-60)
--- Creature (lead, male, 20-40)
--- Woman (lead, female, 25-40)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Mya'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mya (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Liana (supporting, female, 18-30)
--- Jazz (supporting, male, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $83
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Poker Face' Season 2'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Brooklyn Residents (NON-SAG Covered) (background extra, 18-99)
- Average hourly rate: $17
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Plastic Glass'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Aurora (supporting, female, 18-30)
--- Lia (supporting, female, 18-26)
--- Sonny (lead, male, 18-26)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'I'll Remember You If You Remember Me'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mia (lead, female, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Feederville'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lead Role - Deranged Villagers of Feederville (lead, 28-85)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Untitled A24 Feature Film, Young Zendaya'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Young Emma (supporting, female, 13-21)
- Average hourly rate: $105
- 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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'Standardized'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Librarian (day player, 50-70)
--- Marley (lead, female, 12-15)
--- Ella (supporting, 7-10)
- Average hourly rate: $46
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here

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'We Found Love'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Lindsay (lead, female, 22-32)
--- William (lead, male, 22-32)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Jane Needs a Kidney'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Annie (lead, female, 22-30)
--- Dr. Andrews (lead, 30-60)
--- Wayne (lead, male, 22-30)
- Average hourly rate: $63
- Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the short film here

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