Movies and TV shows casting in Newark

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April 9, 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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'Esports Time! Anime Showdown'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Anime Fan/Cosplayer Gaming Contestants (supporting, 18-35)
--- Anime Showdown Host (lead, female, 20-35)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'Anime Cosplay Gaming TV Show, Season 2'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Anime Fan/Cosplayer Gaming Contestants (content creators & real people, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'Donkey'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Eliso (supporting, male, 18-25)
--- Dion (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Lieutenant Antonio (supporting, male, 24-31)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Anime Cosplay Video Game Competition TV Show, Season 2'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Anime Fan/Cosplayer Gaming Contestants (supporting, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'The Girl With No Talent'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Steve Cam (supporting, male, 35-45)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- 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: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Ocean Lady'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- OL (supporting, female, 20-65)
--- Jacob (lead, male, 35-50)
--- Skip (lead, male, 50-70)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Life I've Made'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Otis (lead, male, 38-46)
--- Ada (lead, female, 38-45)
--- Director of Photography / Cinematographer (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the feature film 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: New York City, New York; Syracuse, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here