Movies and TV shows casting in Newark

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April 30, 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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'Fingertips'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Kai (lead, female, non-binary, 18-28)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Morning Rush'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Cinematographer (crew)
--- Kevin (lead, male, 20-30)
--- Agent B (lead, male, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey
- Learn more about the short film here

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'2 Sides 2 a Story' Ekim, who is looking for love and a way out of the game. While Body, is lost between his sons mother and the woman he loves. it's a tale full of double n triple crosses'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ekim (lead, male, 24-30)
--- Zucker (supporting, male, 35-40)
--- KR (lead, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey
- Learn more about the feature film 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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'The Invisible Owner'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- MALE (lead, male, 18-30)
--- Female (lead, female, 18-30)
--- LEAD MALE (lead, male, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Untitled Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lawyer (lead, 40-60)
--- Therapist (supporting, female, 30-50)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Independent Horror Movie'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Main Character (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Boyfriend (supporting, male, 18-25)
--- Partygoers (supporting, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts; New Haven, Connecticut; Providence, Rhode Island
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Novel Promotion Character Shoot'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Clare (models, female, 18-26)
--- Stacia Rose (lead, female, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Archangel,' Actors and Crew'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Captain Veera Foss (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Captain Hiddock (supporting, male, 30-60)
--- Gaffer (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here