Movies and TV shows casting in New York

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Backstage
October 15, 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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'72 Hours,' Club Goers'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Miami Club Goers W/ Club Dance Experience (background extra, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $28
- Casting locations: Brooklyn, New York City
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Hench: The Override Saga'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Holly (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Samanatha (lead, female, 21-38)
--- Gina (lead, female, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'The Seam'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Heather (lead, female, 21-28)
--- Isaac (lead, male, 21-28)
--- Ben (lead, male, 45-65)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Exit 17'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jessica Hughes (supporting, 28-40)
--- Stephanie (day player, female, 18-35)
--- Casting PA (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $28
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'20th Century Studios 'DWP2'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- High Fashion Private Party (background extra, 18-80)
- Average hourly rate: $27
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Queens, New York' Pilot'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jenn (lead, female, 26-38)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the short film here

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'72 Hours'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Club Goers (background extra, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: New York City, Brooklyn
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'A Quarter Past Midnight'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Newscaster (lead, 30-70)
--- Radicaux Member (day player, 25-50)
--- Pandora (day player, female, 25-50)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Killer Joe'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Killer Joe (lead, male, 21-65)
- Average hourly rate: $13
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Between the Blanks'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Male Lead (lead, male, 25-40)
--- Lily (supporting, female, 4-8)
- Average hourly rate: $17
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Spider-Man: Fallout,' Fan-Film'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Extras (background extra, 10-70)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: New York City,
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Now and Then'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Aaron (lead, male, 25-35)
--- David (supporting, male, 55-75)
--- Jane (lead, female, 55-75)
- Average hourly rate: $21
- Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the short 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; Hershey, Pennsylvania; Port Carbon, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Action Thriller Feature, DOP'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- DOP (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: Jersey City, New Jersey
- Learn more about the feature film here

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