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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'Seams'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Tracy Keefer (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Phillip McCoy (lead, male, 22-35)
--- Kofi or Loni (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Warren Township
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Kelly Green'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kim/Carly (supporting, female, 18-27)
--- Kevin (supporting, male, 18-32)
--- Officer Gallo (day player, male, 28-60)
- Average hourly rate: $33
- Casting locations: Belmar
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Lyric & Melody'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- General Cast Call (lead, 23-55)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: Tuckerton
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Obsidian'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Lindsey (supporting, female, 24-34)
--- Emma Maxwell (supporting, female, 18-25)
--- Faith (supporting, female, 24-34)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Princeton
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Beholder'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jeff (lead, male, 35-50)
--- Tyler (supporting, male, 35-50)
- Average hourly rate: $32
- Casting locations: Jersey City
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Alone,' Actor and Crew'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Emily (lead, female, 24-34)
--- Production Manager (crew)
--- Sound Mixer / Recordist (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $23
- Casting locations: Montclair
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Caught In Between'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Liyah (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Aunt Ebony (supporting, 40-50)
--- Video Editor (Graduate Student/Entry-Level) – Thesis Film (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Lodi, Jersey City
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Your Scent, Your Tattoos, Your Body'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Samuel (lead, male, 26-35)
--- Amanda (lead, female, 18-28)
--- Jake (supporting, male, 20-30)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: Jersey City
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Club Lax'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Josh (supporting, male, 18-35)
--- Mikayla (supporting, female, 18-30)
--- Zach (supporting, male, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $10
- Casting locations: Randolph
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Fruits and Labor'

- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- The Laughing Lady (supporting, female, 22-40)
--- Lumberjack (lead, male, 24-35)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: Jersey City, Maplewood, Millburn, East Orange, Orange
- Learn more about the documentary here

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'Untitled Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Caroline (lead, female, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $43
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Painting the Lake'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Joni (lead, female, 20-35)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Eagle'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ellie Hope (lead, female, 15-24)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Serendipity'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Sophie (lead, 18-100)
--- Alex (lead, 18-100)
--- Mia (lead, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Pizza Boy'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Syd (lead, female, 18-32)
--- Caleb (lead, male, 18-32)
- Average hourly rate: $26
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Dead Fred'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Fred (lead, male, 18-40)
--- Jane (day player, female, 25-40)
--- Lily (supporting, female, 21-30)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: New York City, New York; Brooklyn, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here