Movies and TV shows casting in New York City

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Backstage
April 1, 2026
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Movies and TV shows casting in New York City

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention 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 City, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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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: New York City
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Sunday,' Universal Pictures

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Satanic Protesters (background / extra, 18-60)
- Roles pay up to: $1,870
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the feature film here

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People to Portray African American Male Pedestrians & Event Guests (NON SAG AFTRA COVERED)

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- African American Male Peds & Event Guests (NON SAG AFTRA COVERED) (background / extra, male, 18-50)
- Roles pay up to: $187
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the scripted show 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
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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Scripted TV, Cupertino Attractive College Students in Bathing Suits

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Talent To Portray Attractive College Athletes and College Students at Pool Party (background / extra, 18-35)
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the scripted show 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
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'Minivan,' College Students (Non-SAG)

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- College Students (background / extra, 18-29)
- Roles pay up to: $187
- Casting locations: New York City
- 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'Sydney Campbell is Dead to Me'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Sydney (lead, female, 21-36)
--- Male Characters (lead, male, 21-80)
- Roles pay up to: $12,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Family Weight Loss Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Family Member (real people, 18-65)
- Roles pay up to: $11,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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