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Movies and TV shows casting in New York City

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Backstage
February 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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'Club Lax'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Josh (supporting, male, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Crime Romance Short Film'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Female Lead (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, 27-40)
- Average hourly rate: $19
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'History'

- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Lead (lead, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the documentary here

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'Light Go'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Billie (lead, female, non-binary, 16-18)
--- Sarah (supporting, female, 40-60)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Roommate Sitcom Social Webseries'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Ellie (lead, female, 25-32)
--- Griffin (lead, male, 25-32)
--- Kai (lead, male, 25-32)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'New Neighbors'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Officer Heyd (supporting, male, 30-60)
--- Miss Milla (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Hannah Olea (supporting, female, 30-45)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'My Own Devices'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Hannah (supporting, female, 20-29)
--- Liam (Male Lead) (lead, male, 20-29)
- Average hourly rate: $10
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Love on Location' Vertical Romance Series'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Natalie (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Declan (lead, male, 18-35)
--- Wes (supporting, male, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $56
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Roast'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Sav (lead, female, 21-25)
--- Ty (lead, male, 21-25)
--- Mrs. Hoppe (supporting, female, 45-58)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'People Like'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Mister Deguzman (day player, male, 40-80)
--- Therapist (voiceover, female, 40-100)
--- Background (background extra, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Painting the Lake'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Joni (lead, female, 20-35)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Potently Eloquent'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kristy (supporting, female, 22-50)
- Average hourly rate: $150
- 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)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Cage In The Wild'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Winona (lead, female, 18-24)
--- Katie (day player, female, 18-25)
--- Paige (supporting, female, 20-25)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey
- 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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'Stroke Care Documentary'

- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Wife (lead, female, 35-45)
- Average hourly rate: $53
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the documentary here

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