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Movies and TV shows casting in Newark

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February 12, 2025
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Movies and TV shows casting in Newark

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 Newark, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Rush'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Alexis (supporting, female, 18-28)
--- Paige (supporting, 18-26)
--- Hannah (lead, 18-23)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Office Romance,' Netflix Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Young Version of Main Actress (Age 11-14)- Photo Still (background extra, female, 10-15)
- Average hourly rate: $27
- Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Cage In The Wild'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Winona (lead, female, 18-24)
--- Paige (supporting, female, 20-25)
--- Katie (day player, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Game Show, People Who Love Anime Games and Cosplay'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Anime Cosplayer Gamer (lead, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $13
- Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'Anime Showdown - Game Show!'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Anime Showdown Host (lead, female, 20-35)
--- Podcast/TV Interview Host (lead, female, 20-35)
--- Anime Fan/Cosplayer Gaming Contestants (supporting, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'Crowded Out'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Post Sound Mixer (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Action Novelty'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Albert (lead, male, 30-50)
--- Brian (lead, male, 14-21)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Jada'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Frank (lead, male, 30-50)
--- Jada (lead, female, 11-14)
--- Henry (lead, male, 7-10)
- Average hourly rate: $34
- Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Echo Point'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Rachel (Victim 1) (supporting, female, 20-40)
--- Axe Man (day player, male, 20-50)
--- William Miller (supporting, male, 40-60)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Untitled Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Abigail (supporting, female, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- 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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'Love on Location' Vertical Romance Series'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Natalie (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Declan (lead, male, 18-35)
--- Wes (supporting, male, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $56
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Bluff'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Banks (supporting, male, 25-30)
--- Funeral Home Director (day player, male, 55-60)
--- Co- Director (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'NJ Short Film'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ezra (lead, male, 20-35)
- Average hourly rate: $43
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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