Movies and TV shows casting in New York

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Backstage
March 11, 2026
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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 and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'911 Operator Calls Himself'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Adam (lead, male, 18-40)
- Casting locations: Ithaca, NY; Binghamton, NY; Syracuse, NY; Rochester, NY; Buffalo, NY
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'I Need You To Hear Me, But I Can't Speak'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Loretta (lead, female, 57-79)
--- Hajr (lead, female, 30-42)
--- Sana (lead, female, 18-25)
- Roles pay up to: $500
- Casting locations: New York City, NY; Atlanta, GA; Washington, DC
- Learn more about the short film here

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'When I Find Those Lights'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Ayla (lead, female, 35-55)
- Roles pay up to: $400
- Casting locations: Ithaca, NY; Binghamton, NY; Elmira, NY
- Learn more about the student film here

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'Untitled #1'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- The Boss (supporting, male, 40-50)
--- Jarol (supporting, male, 30-40)
--- The Woman (day player, female, 30-40)
- Casting locations: Ithaca, NY; Syracuse, NY; Binghamton, NY
- Learn more about the student film here

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'Radical Kinship'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Ronan (lead, all genders, 30-40)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: Greenfield, MA; Troy, NY; North Adams, MA; Great Barrington, MA; Boston, MA
- Learn more about the student film here

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'Chasing the Ghost'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Charlee (lead, female, 18-36)
--- Hudson (supporting, male, 18-45)
- Roles pay up to: $300
- Casting locations: Newark, NJ; New York City, NY; Albany, NY
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Retreat'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jaime (lead, female, 30-45)
--- Molly (supporting, female, 2-4)
--- Susan Alexander (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $3,000
- Casting locations: New Hope, PA; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Wired: The Future of Dating – AI Relationships'

- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- People Interested in Dating AI (real people, all genders, 18+)
- Roles pay up to: $250
- Casting locations: Brooklyn, NY; New York, NY; Manhattan, NY; The Bronx, NY; Queens, NY
- Learn more about the documentary series here

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'Minivan,' High School Play Audience Members (Non SAG Covered)

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- High School Play Audience Members (background / extra, 18+)
- Roles pay up to: $187
- Casting locations: New York City, NY; Rye, NY; Yonkers, NY; Purchase, NY; Pearl River, NY
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Before The Joy'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Henry (lead, male, 28-40)
--- Lisa (lead, female, 25-40)
- Roles pay up to: $1,400
- Casting locations: Auditions: Apr 4, 2026 in New York, NY
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Mini Adventures With Strangers,' YouTube Series

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Host/On‑Camera Personality (real people, all genders, 18+)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Painted with L.O.V.E.'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lilly (lead, female, 22-30)
--- Patrick Jones (lead, 25-35)
--- Lois (supporting, female, 22-30)
- Roles pay up to: $10,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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NASCAR x Coronado Promo

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Pilot 1 (Rowdy) (supporting, male, 30-45)
--- Pilot 2 (Peaches) (supporting, female, 25-40)
--- Pilot 3 ('Stache) (supporting, male, 21-30)
- Roles pay up to: $6,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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CLOUT CHASERS: THE VIRAL HOUSE Streaming on Room 808 TV

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Host (models, female, 18-40)
- Roles pay up to: $25,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'The Lost Healer'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- The Marksman (supporting, male, 35-45)
--- Captain Malryn (supporting, male, 32-45)
--- King Ardan (supporting, male, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $3,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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