
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.

'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

'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

'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

'72 Hours'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Club Goers (background extra, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Newark, Morristown, Hoboken, Jersey City
- Learn more about the feature film here

'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

'I Love You'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Michelle (supporting, female, 25-39)
--- Mike (lead, male, 28-41)
--- David (lead, male, 30-37)
- Average hourly rate: $29
- Casting locations: Linwood
- Learn more about the feature film here

'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

'They Call Me Saint'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Max (lead, male, 25-40)
--- News Anchor (day player, female, male, 25-40)
--- Cade (lead, male, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Jersey City
- Learn more about the feature film here

'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

'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

'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

'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
'Exit 17'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jessica Hughes (supporting, 28-40)
--- Stephanie (day player, female, 18-35)
--- Casting PA (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $28
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Moon Eyes'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jewel (lead, female, 18-21)
--- Reuben (lead, male, 18-21)
- Average hourly rate: $63
- Casting locations: Lancaster, Pennsylvania; New York City, New York; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here