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Movies and TV shows casting in New York City

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Backstage
September 18, 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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'Drug,' Actors and Crew'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jack (lead, male, 18-30)
--- Nova (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Sound Mixer & Boom Operator (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $10
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'When It Comes'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Maya (lead, female, 18-24)
--- Levi (lead, 40-65)
--- Margie (lead, female, 45-65)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Timings'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Carla (lead, female, 24-34)
--- Luke (lead, male, 24-34)
--- Gracie (lead, female, 21-30)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Untitled Josh Safdie Feature'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Cop 1 & Cop 2 (day player, male, 20-55)
--- Shoe Customer (day player, female, 30-50)
--- 14-Year Old French Kid (day player, male, 12-18)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Hard Boiled City'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jean Genie (supporting, female, 25-45)
--- Flamingo Steve (supporting, male, 45-65)
--- Megan (supporting, female, 35-50)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature 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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'An Unwanted Guest'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jason (lead, male, 18-26)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Anna's'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Anna (lead, female, 25-40)
--- Jeff (supporting, male, 35-45)
--- Extras (background extra, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Dangling Carrot'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Adam (supporting, male, 20-35)
--- Messy Room Bro (supporting, 18-35)
--- Mom (supporting, 50-65)
- Average hourly rate: $80
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Her Mother's Keeper'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Erin (lead, female, 35-80)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Throwing Stones'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Maddy Walker (lead, female, 14-19)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Stand Up'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jasmine (supporting, female, 20-25)
--- Anna (supporting, female, 20-25)
--- Jackie (lead, male, 20-26)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Baltimore, Maryland; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Pinhole' (Resuming Production)'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Tabitha "Tammy" (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, 14-22)
--- Nurse (supporting, female, 22-45)
--- Dr. James R. Gallagher (lead, male, 50-70)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Bachelorette Conspiracy'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Blair Rae (chorus ensemble, female, 21-29)
--- Detective Charles Morton (chorus ensemble, male, 35-55)
--- Anna Little (chorus ensemble, female, 21-25)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here

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