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Movies and TV shows casting in New York City

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Backstage
January 22, 2025
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This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker Media.

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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'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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'NJ Short Film'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ezra (lead, male, 20-35)
- Average hourly rate: $44
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Club Lax'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Josh (supporting, male, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'New Neighbors'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Officer Heyd (supporting, male, 30-60)
--- Miss Milla (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Hannah Olea (supporting, female, 30-45)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Dream Girl,' Music Video'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Lead Female Love Interest (models, female, 18-28)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Ana'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Nurse (supporting, female, 18-30)
--- Ana (lead, female, 30-56)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Crime Romance Short Film'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Female Lead (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, 27-40)
- Average hourly rate: $19
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Bluff'

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

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'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

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'Aisle 9'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Foreman (lead, male, 30-55)
--- Warehouse Crew Member (supporting, 18-65)
--- Helena (lead, female, 50-85)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Untitled Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Abigail (supporting, female, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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

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

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'Lowball'

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

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'The Choice'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Club Girl (supporting, 18-100)
--- Priest (supporting, male, 37-100)
--- Robber (supporting, male, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Stonegate'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Skyler (supporting, 13-15)
--- Dr. Marshall Handler (lead, male, 30-45)
--- Jaxson (supporting, 13-15)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Ready for Christmas'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Waitress (day player, 18-35)
--- Production Assistant (crew)
--- Church Members (background extra, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here

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