Movies and TV Shows Casting in New Jersey

Grusho Anna // Shutterstock

This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker Media.

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

1 / 15

guruXOX // Shutterstock

'Brick City'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Detective Rossi (supporting, male, 25-35)
--- Officer Lee (day player, 35-55)
--- Sheila Bressler (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Jersey City
- Learn more about the feature film here

2 / 15

Grusho Anna // Shutterstock

'Silent Echo'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Officer Chloe (lead, female, 25-35)
--- Detective Rickie (lead, male, 35-50)
--- Cliff (supporting, male, 28-40)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Orange
- Learn more about the scripted show here

3 / 15

Tikkyshop // Shutterstock

'Netflix's Untitled Roommates Project'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- College Students (background extra, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $27
- Casting locations: Jersey City
- Learn more about the feature film here

4 / 15

Gorodenkoff // Shutterstock

'Mama's Boy'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Partying Teens In The 1970's (18+)- Tent. Works June 26 & 27 (SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background extra, 18-23)
--- Featured 1970s Teen Friends (18+)- Tent. Works June 26, 27, 30, July 11, 17 (SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background extra, 18-23)
--- Teen Partiers In The 1970's (18+)- Tent. Works June 26 & 27 (Non SAG Covered) (background extra, 18-23)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: West Milford, Jersey City
- Learn more about the scripted show here

5 / 15

Grusho Anna // Shutterstock

'Mama's Boy,' A24 Horror Series'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Model on Magazine (background extra, female, 20-29)
--- Camp Counselors Canoeing - Tent. Works 6/23 (SAG-AFTRA COVERED) (background extra, 18-23)
--- Wife of Principal Character (background extra, female, 20-39)
- Average hourly rate: $27
- Casting locations: West Milford, Jersey City
- Learn more about the scripted show here

6 / 15

Media_Photos // Shutterstock

'Wrinkled Minds'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Male character 1 (lead, male, 18-100)
--- Male character 2 (lead, male, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $48
- Casting locations: Jersey City
- Learn more about the feature film here

7 / 15

Grusho Anna // Shutterstock

'72 Hours,' Club Performers'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Attractive Club Performers W/ Club Dance Experience (Okay W/ Topless) (background extra, female, 18-37)
- Average hourly rate: $88
- Casting locations: Newark, Kenilworth, Hoboken, Jersey City, Morristown
- Learn more about the feature film here

8 / 15

Gorodenkoff // Shutterstock

'72 Hours,' Shirtless Club Performers'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Attractive Club Performers W/ Club Dance Experience (Okay W/ Shirtless) (background extra, male, 18-37)
- Average hourly rate: $38
- Casting locations: Kenilworth, Newark, Morristown, Jersey City, Hoboken
- Learn more about the feature film here

9 / 15

Media_Photos // Shutterstock

'Netflix Feature Film, Attractive Club Performers'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Attractive Club Performers (background extra, female, 21-35)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: Jersey City, Newark, Hoboken
- Learn more about the feature film here

10 / 15

Media_Photos // Shutterstock

'72 Hours,' Beautiful Guests'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Beautiful Guests (background extra, female, 18-40)
- Average hourly rate: $27
- Casting locations: Newark, Hoboken, Jersey City
- Learn more about the feature film here

11 / 15

Grusho Anna // Shutterstock

'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

12 / 15

Grusho Anna // Shutterstock

'Progeny,' Lead Roles - Nationwide Casting'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Emily Keith (lead, female, 20-35)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

13 / 15

muratart // Shutterstock

'Mama's Boy,' A24 Horror Series'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Playboy Cover Model (Still Photo Shoot) (background extra, female, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $63
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here

14 / 15

KinoMasterskaya // Shutterstock

'Love & Bones: A Broadway Story'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mia Magnolia (lead, female, 20-29)
--- Saint Youngblood (lead, 20-29)
--- Logan Pierre (lead, male, 29-39)
- Average hourly rate: $40
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

15 / 15

Dpongvit // Shutterstock

'Killer Joe'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Killer Joe (lead, male, 21-65)
- Average hourly rate: $13
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here