Movies and TV shows casting in New York

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Backstage
March 25, 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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'For You'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ashley "Ash" Palmer (lead, female, 18-21)
--- Jackson "Jack" Lee (lead, male, 20-24)
- Casting locations: Cortland, NY; Syracuse, NY; Schenectady, NY; Rochester, NY; Albany, NY
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Purple Ink'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Chase (lead, male, 15-20)
--- Daren (supporting, male, 60-80)
- Casting locations: Boston, MA; New York City, NY; Providence, RI; Provincetown, MA; Worcester, 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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'This Picture'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mother (lead, female, 50-80)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: Brooklyn, NY
- Learn more about the short film here

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'House of Highlights: Sports Trivia Show'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Sports Fan Ages 50-60 (real people, 50-60)
--- Sports Fan Ages 5-10 Years Old (real people, 5-10)
--- Sports Fan Ages 60-70 (real people, 60-70)
- Roles pay up to: $150
- Casting locations: New York City, NY
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'After The Party'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Carl (lead, male, 18-30)
--- Nick (lead, male, 18-30)
--- Jess (lead, female, 18-30)
- Casting locations: Ithaca, NY; Syracuse, NY; Binghamton, NY; Rochester, NY; Buffalo, NY
- Learn more about the student film here

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'GS' A24 Chinatown Series

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Actor (lead, female, male, 35+)
- Roles pay up to: $224
- Casting locations: Brooklyn, NY; Long Island City, NY; Queens, NY; Manhattan, NY
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'When the Tide Turns Black'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Penelope (lead, female, 25-35)
--- Odie (supporting, male, 25-35)
- Casting locations: Auditions: Mar 31, 2026, Apr 1, 2026, Apr 2, 2026 in Syracuse, NY
- Learn more about the student film here

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'Safe Haven MC'

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Cash (lead, male, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $4,400
- Casting locations: Brooklyn, NY; New York, NY
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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'The Gilded Age,' Season 4

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Male Photo Double (SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background / extra, male, 45-65)
- Roles pay up to: $262
- Casting locations: New York City, NY; Manhattan, NY; Queens, NY; Brooklyn, NY; Jersey City, NJ
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'The Chambers'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Elijah (lead, male, 24-40)
- Roles pay up to: $5,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Autonomous'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Alistair Mallen (lead, male, 26-40)
--- Maggie Thomas (lead, female, 20-30)
--- Magda Jansen (supporting, female, 40-55)
- Roles pay up to: $1,500
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Taco Man'

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Tony (lead, male, 35-45)
--- Aurora ("Rori") (lead, female, 18-22)
- Roles pay up to: $1,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series 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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'Adventskalendar'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- German Wrestler (day player, 18+)
- Roles pay up to: $800
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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