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Movies and TV shows casting in New York City

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Backstage for Backstage
March 19, 2025
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Movies and TV shows casting in New York City

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 City, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Dead Fred'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Fred (lead, male, 18-40)
--- Jane (day player, female, 25-40)
--- Lily (supporting, female, 21-30)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Once Upon a Time in New York'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Production Assistant (PA) (crew)
--- Peter (supporting, male, 30-40)
--- Kate (lead, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $63
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Murmur'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Daniel (lead, male, 30-55)
--- Susan (supporting, female, 30-45)
--- Ben (lead, male, 16-21)
- Average hourly rate: $22
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Candidate'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Bartender (supporting, female, 25-38)
--- Butch (supporting, 25-40)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Golden Hour'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Paul (lead, male, 25-60)
--- Daniel (lead, male, 10-15)
- Average hourly rate: $19
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Mumble Bumble'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Matt and Matt's Inner Voice (lead, male, 50-65)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Yellow Brick Road' Short Film'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Alice (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Bonnie (lead, female, 40-70)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Saint of Sin'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Evelyn (lead, female, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Girlfriend Collective, Digital Series'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Gen Z NYC Men (day player, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Bluff'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Banks (supporting, male, 25-30)
--- Funeral Home Director (day player, male, 55-60)
--- Production Assistant (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'The Girl With No Talent'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Charlotte (lead, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Untitled Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Henry (supporting, male, 21-45)
--- Ben (lead, male, 21-40)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'BlackOut'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Carly (lead, female, 22-55)
--- Bob (lead, male, 21-100)
--- Mechanic (supporting, male, 21-100)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Scranton, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Undisclosed Title'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Maria (supporting, female, 28-40)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Life I've Made'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Otis (lead, male, 38-46)
--- Ada (lead, female, 38-45)
--- Director of Photography / Cinematographer (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Boston, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the feature film here

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