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.

'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

'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

'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

'Office Romance,' Newborn Babies (Single Babies or Twins, 15 Days Old-4 Months Old)'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Newborn Babies (Single Babies or Twins!) (15 days old - 4 months old) (background extra, 0-100)
- Average hourly rate: $87
- Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey
- Learn more about the feature film here

'FFIC Comedy Night'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Top Comic (lead, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $166
- Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey
- Learn more about the scripted show here

'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

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

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

'Anime, Gaming, and Cosplay Game Show'
- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Anime Cosplayer Gamer (lead, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $14
- Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

'Echo Point'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Rachel (Victim 1) (supporting, female, 20-40)
--- Axe Man (day player, male, 20-50)
--- Kid (Victim 4) (supporting, male, 8-16)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey
- Learn more about the feature film here

'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

'Potently Eloquent'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kristy (supporting, female, 22-50)
- Average hourly rate: $150
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Untitled Feature Film'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Henry (supporting, male, 21-45)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

'America Down'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Liam or Lacey Davenport (supporting, 5-12)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: New York City, New York; Hartford, Connecticut; White Plains, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Singularity'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Delivery Person (supporting, 18-40)
--- Alan (lead, male, 30-45)
--- Evelyn (lead, female, 32-40)
- Average hourly rate: $38
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here

'Roast'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Sav (lead, female, 21-25)
--- Ty (lead, male, 21-25)
--- Mrs. Hoppe (supporting, female, 45-58)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here