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.
'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
'72 Hours,' Club Performers'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Attractive Club Performers W/ Club Dance Experience (Okay W/ Topless) (background extra, female, 18-37)
- Average hourly rate: $88
- Casting locations: Newark, Kenilworth, Hoboken, Jersey City, Morristown
- Learn more about the feature film here
'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
'Isabelle'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Young (lead, female, 21-40)
--- Girl (supporting, 5-15)
--- Weekend Nurse (supporting, 18-50)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Cherry Hill, New Brunswick
- Learn more about the short film here
'Mama's Boy'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- 1970s High School Students (background extra, 18-25)
--- 1970s High School Students Aged 13-16 (background extra, 13-16)
--- 1970's BBQ attendees- Tent. Works 7/8 (NonSAG Covered) (background extra, 18-98)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Clifton, Newark, Morristown, Hoboken, Jersey City
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Brick City'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Detective Rossi (supporting, male, 25-35)
--- Officer Lee (day player, 35-55)
--- Sheila Bressler (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Jersey City
- 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
'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
'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
'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
'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Progeny,' Lead Roles - Nationwide Casting'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Emily Keith (lead, female, 20-35)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: nationwide
- 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
'Lovers & Angels'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jennifer (lead, female, 23-50)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here
'A Quarter Past Midnight'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Newscaster (lead, 30-70)
--- Radicaux Member (day player, 25-50)
--- Pandora (day player, female, 25-50)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here