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

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'The Seam'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Heather (lead, female, 21-28)
--- Isaac (lead, male, 21-28)
--- Ben (lead, male, 45-65)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Princeton Junction
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Bonzo Gonzo'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Blanche (supporting, female, 40-65)
--- Officer Hendricks (supporting, male, 35-55)
--- Don "The Weasel" Glazer (supporting, male, 40-55)
- Average hourly rate: $27
- Casting locations: New Brunswick, Somerset, Jersey City
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'72 Hours,' Club Goers'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Miami Club Goers W/ Club Dance Experience (background extra, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $28
- Casting locations: Jersey City, Hoboken, Morristown, Newark
- Learn more about the feature film 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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'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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'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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'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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'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

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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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'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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'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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'Redhawk: An Original Superhero Story'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Sam Garland (lead, female, non-binary, trans female, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $63
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'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

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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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'Between the Blanks'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Male Lead (lead, male, 25-40)
--- Lily (supporting, female, 4-8)
- Average hourly rate: $17
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here