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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'Astrological'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Priscilla - Pisces (supporting, female, 29)
--- Rafael (supporting, male, 33-45)
--- Sophie - Scorpio (supporting, female, 27-29)
- Roles pay up to: $1,308
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Netflix's 'AIG'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Political Office Aides/Staffers (background / extra, 25-55)
- Roles pay up to: $176
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Buffalo, Confidential TV Series

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Pursuers (background / extra, male, 20-60)
--- Pursuers (lead, female, 20-60)
--- To portray: Very tall mountain men & woman types. Must be able to work local to NYC. Thx! (lead, female, male, 30-70)
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'A Report on Elevated Conditions'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Kevin (supporting, male, 40-70)
--- 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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'Minivan'

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

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New Cable Dating Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Dater (lead, all genders, 25-40)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'Bullies Anonymous'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Chief Ellen (lead, female, 45-60)
--- Principal Moore (supporting, male, 45-60)
--- Riffin (lead, male, 18-28)
- Roles pay up to: $3,028
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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High-Impact Vertical Drama Series

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Lead Female (lead, female, 18-35)
--- Lead Male (lead, male, 18-40)
- Roles pay up to: $6,400
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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'Take Me to Ithaca'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ford Young (lead, male, 45-60)
--- Wild Bob (supporting, male, 50-65)
--- Charlie (supporting, male, 50-65)
- Roles pay up to: $4,200
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Storm' Working Title

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Open Call for ReelShort Vertical Productions

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Lead Male Types (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Lead Female Types (female, 25-35)
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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Lead Female On-Camera Role

- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Lead Female On-Camera Role (lead, female, 22-32)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the documentary here