Movies and TV shows casting in New York City

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Backstage
April 29, 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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'The Gilded Age' Season 4

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- 1880's National Guardsmen (background / extra, male, 18-49)
- Roles pay up to: $224
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Ghost'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Scantily Clad Prisoners (background / extra, all genders, 18-55)
- Roles pay up to: $400
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Woods' TV Show

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Kids Ages 6-15, Summer Camp Kids (1970s Time Period) (background / extra, all genders, 6-15)
--- 1970s Upstate Town Pedestrians (lead, all genders, 18+)
- Roles pay up to: $224
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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Horror Sizzle Reel

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Female (supporting, female, 18-26)
--- Male (supporting, male, 18-28)
- Roles pay up to: $1,200
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the short film here

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'A Report on Elevated Conditions'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Kevin (supporting, male, 40-70)
--- Alexis (supporting, female, 30-50)
--- Gloria (supporting, female, 60+)
- Roles pay up to: $250
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Cupertino,' Lawyer Types

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Background to Portray Lawyers (background / extra, 18-65)
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'GS' A24 CHINATOWN SERIES

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Asian College Kids (lead, 23-35)
--- Golfer (lead, male, 23-55)
--- BG TO PORTRAY ASIAN BODYGUARD - FILMING MULTIPLE DAYS APRIL/MAY (lead, male, 25-55)
- Roles pay up to: $500
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'The Pack Rat'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Noah (lead, male, 30-35)
--- Charlene (lead, female, 25-30)
--- Quincy (supporting, 40-50)
- Roles pay up to: $14,388
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Couples Competition Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Engaged Couples (real people, 21-35)
- Roles pay up to: $1,750
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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Nationwide Game Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Game Show Contestants (real people, all genders, 18-60)
- Roles pay up to: $2,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'The Pack Rat'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Noah (lead, male, 30-35)
--- Charlene (lead, female, 25-30)
--- Quincy (supporting, 40-50)
- Roles pay up to: $14,388
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Ladybugz' Pilot

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Fiona The Secretary (supporting, female, 22-29)
- Roles pay up to: $900
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Lyonesse Trilogy: Salt Kiss, Honey Cut, Bitter Burn'

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Mark Trevena (lead, male, 30-35)
--- Tristan Thomas (lead, male, 20-25)
--- Isolde Laurence (lead, female, 18-22)
- Roles pay up to: $20,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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'The Pack Rat'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Noah (lead, male, 30-35)
--- Charlene (lead, female, 25-30)
--- Quincy (supporting, 40-50)
- Roles pay up to: $14,388
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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