Movies and TV shows casting in New Jersey

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July 16, 2025
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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, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'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

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'Sean "Diddy" Combs Trial Re-Creation, Hulu Limited Series'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- WITNESS JANE DOE/JOHN DOE (supporting, 20-45)
--- URGENT: WITNESS MIA (Former Assistant to Sean Combs) (supporting, female, 30-40)
--- Cindy Rueda (supporting, female, 20-35)
- Average hourly rate: $82
- Casting locations: Jersey City
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'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

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'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

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'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

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'Metal Music Video'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Daughter (day player, female, 13-21)
--- Father (day player, male, 30-50)
--- Mother (lead, female, 30-45)
- Average hourly rate: $69
- Casting locations: Atlantic City, Bridgewater
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Major Streaming Service Feature Film, Attractive Male Club Performer Roles'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Attractive Male Club Performers (background extra, male, 21-35)
- Average hourly rate: $43
- Casting locations: Jersey City, Hoboken, Newark, Harrison
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Golden'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- John (lead, male, 32-41)
--- Grace (lead, female, 31-39)
- Average hourly rate: $42
- Casting locations: Hamburg, Blairstown, Newark, Jersey City
- Learn more about the short film here

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'72 Hours,' Bouncers'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- High End Club Bouncers (background extra, male, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Jersey City, Newark, Hoboken
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Memoria'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Dean (lead, male, 26-32)
--- Anna (day player, female, 25-30)
--- Detective Marshall (supporting, male, 45-55)
- Average hourly rate: $17
- Casting locations: Newark
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Lowball'

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

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'Short Film in Upstate New York'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- The Driver (lead, male, 30-38)
--- The Attendant (day player, male, 40-58)
- Average hourly rate: $69
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Queens, New York' Pilot'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jenn (lead, female, 26-38)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Schism'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Yara (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Mom (lead, female, 50-65)
--- ADVISOR (supporting, male, 50-80)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: New York City, New York; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here

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