Movies and TV Shows Casting in New Jersey

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Movies and TV shows casting in New Jersey

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 Jersey and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'A Report on Elevated Conditions'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Kevin (supporting, male, 40-70)
--- Alexis (supporting, female, 30-50)
--- Gloria (supporting, female, 60+)
- Roles pay up to: $250
- Casting locations: The Bronx, NY; New York, NY
- Learn more about the short film here

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'A Cow Grows in Brooklyn'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- August (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Gidget (supporting, female, 20-45)
- Roles pay up to: $600
- Casting locations: New York City, NY
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Bellydancer'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Yarden (lead, female, 21-27)
--- Jacob (supporting, male, 26-32)
--- Nasir (lead, male, 35-50)
- Roles pay up to: $500
- Casting locations: New York, NY
- Learn more about the short film here

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'A New York Story'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Chiara (lead, 24-35)
- Roles pay up to: $2,250
- Casting locations: New York City, NY
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Cupertino,' Lawyer Types

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Background to Portray Lawyers (background / extra, 18-65)
- Casting locations: Kearny, NJ; North Arlington, NJ; Lyndhurst, NJ; Newark, NJ; Belleville, NJ
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Polo Sporting Goods'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Special Jim (supporting, male, 13-18)
--- Child #1 (day player, male, 12-15)
--- Child #2 (day player, male, 12-15)
- Roles pay up to: $3,000
- Casting locations: Trenton, NJ; Jersey City, NJ; Paterson, NJ; Hackensack, NJ; Union, NJ
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'No One'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Vince (lead, male, 18-30)
--- Dave (supporting, male, 40-60)
--- Gabe (supporting, male, trans male, 20-30)
- Roles pay up to: $675
- Casting locations: New York, NY
- Learn more about the short film here

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10-minute Vertical Series Test

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Tarot Card Reader (chorus / ensemble, female, 25-40)
--- Detective (chorus / ensemble, male, 35-55)
--- Socialite (chorus / ensemble, female, 21-28)
- Roles pay up to: $500
- Casting locations: New York City, NY
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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'Bracelet Maker'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Sam (lead, male, 10-14)
--- Sam's Mom (lead, female, 35-49)
--- Lola (supporting, female, 30-49)
- Casting locations: Atlantic City, NJ; Philadelphia, PA; Jersey City, NJ
- Learn more about the student film here

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'Ghost'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Scantily Clad Prisoners (background / extra, all genders, 18-55)
- Roles pay up to: $400
- Casting locations: New York City, NY
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Pack Rat'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Noah (lead, male, 30-35)
--- Charlene (lead, female, 25-30)
--- Quincy (supporting, 40-50)
- Roles pay up to: $14,388
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Couples Competition Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Engaged Couples (real people, 21-35)
- Roles pay up to: $1,750
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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Nationwide Game Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Game Show Contestants (real people, all genders, 18-60)
- Roles pay up to: $2,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'The Pack Rat'

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'The Ladybugz' Pilot

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Fiona The Secretary (supporting, female, 22-29)
- Roles pay up to: $900
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here