Movies and TV Shows Casting in New York City

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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, Extras

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Speech Attendees (NON SAG-AFTRA covered) (background / extra, female, male, 18-70)
- Roles pay up to: $187
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Ghost'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Photo Double for Black Male Actor, Shaved Head, 6'2-6'3 (background / extra, male, 23-50)
--- Photo Double for White/Latino Male Actor, 6'0-6'2 (background / extra, male, 25-50)
- Roles pay up to: $262
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'A Report on Elevated Conditions'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Alexis (supporting, female, 30-50)
--- Community member (background / extra, 18+)
- Roles pay up to: $1,800
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Cupertino'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Background Talent (background / extra, 18-28)
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'School Jam'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Zara (supporting, female, 14-15)
--- Olivia (supporting, female, 14-15)
--- Diego (supporting, male, 14-15)
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Ex-Libris'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Clara Vance (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Zoe Chen (lead, female, 16-25)
--- Harper Blythe (lead, female, 16-25)
- Roles pay up to: $400
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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Untitled 1950s Short Film

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Male College Student (supporting, male, 18-30)
--- Female College Student (supporting, female, 18-30)
--- Football Player (supporting, male, 18-30)
- Roles pay up to: $350
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the short film here

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New Dating Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Singles With A Secret (real people, 21-37)
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'Friends with Biases'

- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Politically Open Americans (real people, 21-55)
- Roles pay up to: $1,600
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the documentary series here

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New Dating Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Singles With A Secret (real people, 21-37)
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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Untitled Friendship Feature Film

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Young Sara (lead, female, 6-12)
--- Young Sarah (lead, female, 6-12)
- Roles pay up to: $1,514
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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New Dating Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Singles With A Secret (real people, 21-37)
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'Seven Lies...and Three Truths'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Houseguest (lead, female, 21-35)
--- Houseguest (real people, female, 21-35)
- Roles pay up to: $1,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here