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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'Windows'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Oli (lead, female, 30-42)
--- Annie (supporting, female, 5-8)
- Average hourly rate: $56
- Casting locations: Waldwick
- Learn more about the short film here

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'72 Hours'

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

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'Isabelle'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Young (lead, female, 21-40)
--- Old (lead, male, 60-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Cherry Hill, New Brunswick
- Learn more about the short film here

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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: $49
- Casting locations: Jersey City
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Split Screen'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Bea (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Danny (lead, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Hoboken
- Learn more about the short film here

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'From XL to Extra Love'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kate Harris (Slim) (lead, female, 23-26)
--- Kate Harris (Plus-sized) (lead, female, 23-26)
--- YOUNG KATE (day player, female, 7-10)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: Elizabeth
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Silent Echo'

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

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'Reenact Bollywood Scenes In American Desi Flavor'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Aspiring Bollywood Actress (lead, female, 23-36)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: Jersey City
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Thirty Something'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Nikki (lead, female, 29-35)
--- Ace (supporting, male, 30-35)
--- Elisa (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Jersey City
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'They Call Me Saint'

- Project type: scripted show
- 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 scripted show here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
--- 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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'Lore - A Collective Narrative'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Lead (lead, 18-27)
--- Hanna - HR Girl With Zero Filter and Too Much Heart (lead, female, 22-29)
--- Joell (lead, male, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Victory Is In Hand'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Parker (supporting, male, 21-30)
--- Fiona Letts (supporting, female, 21-30)
--- Hadley Robinson (supporting, female, 21-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'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