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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1 / 15- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Photo Double for Black Male Actor, Shaved Head, 6'2-6'3 (background / extra, male, 23-50)
--- Photo Double for White/Latino Male Actor, 6'0-6'2 (background / extra, male, 25-50)
- Roles pay up to: $262
- Casting locations: New York City, NY; Brooklyn, NY; Queens, NY; White Plains, NY; Yonkers, NY
- Learn more about the feature film here
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2 / 15- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Riley Gallagher (lead, female, 20-24)
- Casting locations: Atlantic City, NJ; Ocean City, NJ; Toms River, NJ; Philadelphia, PA; New York, NY
- Learn more about the feature film here
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3 / 15- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Featured Young Couple (SAG-AFTRA covered) (background / extra, 21-38)
- Roles pay up to: $224
- Casting locations: New York City, NY; Brooklyn, NY; Manhattan, NY; Queens, NY; White Plains, NY
- Learn more about the feature film here
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4 / 15- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Young 1960s Military Types (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Gay Bar Patrons (lead, male, 24-45)
--- BLONDE/ LIGHT BROWN HAIR FRIEND TYPE - JERSEY CITY SHOOT 6/22 (lead, male, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $1,792
- Casting locations: Jersey City, NJ; Montclair, NJ
- Learn more about the feature film here
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5 / 15- 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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6 / 15- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- White Male with Dark Hair, Beard & Mustache (background / extra, male, 50-59)
- Roles pay up to: $187
- Casting locations: New York City, NY
- Learn more about the scripted show here
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7 / 15- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Luke (lead, male, 8-12)
--- May (lead, female, 16-20)
--- Mom (lead, female, 40-60)
- Roles pay up to: $600
- Casting locations: Ridgefield, CT; Bethel, CT; Weston, CT; Easton, CT; Wilton, CT
- Learn more about the student film here
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8 / 15- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Speech Attendees (NON SAG-AFTRA covered) (background / extra, female, male, 18-70)
- Roles pay up to: $187
- Casting locations: New York City, NY; Jersey City, NJ; Brooklyn, NY; Queens, NY
- Learn more about the scripted show here
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9 / 15- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Nightclub Patrons in College Town (background / extra, 18-40)
- Casting locations: New York City, NY; Little Falls, NJ; Cedar Grove, NJ; Paterson, NJ; Totowa, NJ
- Learn more about the scripted show here
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10 / 15- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Vinnie (day player, male, 40-60)
--- Pete (day player, male, 40-60)
--- Anders (day player, male, 18-21)
- Casting locations: New York City, NY
- Learn more about the feature film here
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11 / 15- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Singles With A Secret (real people, 21-37)
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here
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12 / 15- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Singles With A Secret (real people, 21-37)
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here
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13 / 15- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Singles With A Secret (real people, 21-37)
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here
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14 / 15- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Major Francis L. Dade (lead, male, 40-50)
--- Osceola (lead, male, 28-35)
--- Private Ransom Clark (lead, male, 22-30)
- Roles pay up to: $1,500
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
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15 / 15- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Young Sara (lead, female, 6-12)
--- Young Sarah (lead, female, 6-12)
- Roles pay up to: $1,514
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
