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Movies and TV shows casting in New York

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Backstage
February 19, 2025
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Movies and TV shows casting in New York

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 York, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Of a Sexual Nature'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Hank (supporting, male, 25-32)
--- Kurt (supporting, male, 40-55)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: New York City, Brooklyn
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Golden Bubble'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Serena (lead, female, 21-35)
--- Tina (lead, female, 21-35)
- Average hourly rate: $28
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the short film here

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'America Down'

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

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'On the Nature of Dreams'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Isabella Petry (lead, female, 25-35)
--- Henry Thaws (lead, male, 25-40)
--- Owl Woman (supporting, female, 30-65)
- Average hourly rate: $13
- Casting locations: New York City
- 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)
--- Kid (Victim 4) (supporting, male, 8-16)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Albany, New York City, Woodstock
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Royally Screwed' Vertical Nonunion Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mia (lead, female, 20-25)
--- Henry (supporting, male, 30-45)
--- Declan (lead, male, 25-31)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Elmwood Park'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Dr. Mark Chapman (supporting, male, 25-50)
--- Jasper (lead, male, 21-40)
--- Ella (supporting, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Deposed'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Samuel (lead, male, 25-50)
--- Henrietta (lead, female, 25-50)
--- Martha (supporting, female, 30-60)
- Average hourly rate: $28
- Casting locations: New York City, Brooklyn
- Learn more about the short film here

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'French Fries'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Alex (lead, female, 18-26)
--- Caleb (supporting, male, 19-30)
--- Mim (lead, female, 18-26)
- Average hourly rate: $38
- Casting locations: New York City, Brooklyn
- Learn more about the short film here

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'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
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Untitled Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Will (supporting, male, 18-29)
--- Ben (lead, male, 21-40)
- Average hourly rate: $16
- 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: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'BlackOut'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Carly (lead, female, 22-55)
--- Bob (lead, male, 21-100)
--- Mechanic (supporting, male, 21-100)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Scranton, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here

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'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

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'Raccoon'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Casting (lead, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts; Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the feature film here

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