Movies and TV shows casting in New York City

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Backstage
May 21, 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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'Saving Eva'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Virtual Eva (supporting, female, 12-16)
--- Leona Kelly (voiceover, female, 30-40)
--- Cris Murphy (lead, male, 35-45)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Iris'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Iris (supporting, female, 29-37)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Queens, New York' Pilot'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jenn (lead, female, 26-40)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Oobah Butler' Pilot'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Nurse (background extra, female, 25-70)
--- Crying Child in Lab (background extra, 5-12)
- Average hourly rate: $21
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'TBD'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- John (supporting, male, 25-29)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Bluff'

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

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'Club Lax'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Josh (supporting, male, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $10
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Ocean Avenue'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Elizabeth Owens (supporting, female, 34-40)
--- Officer Lacy (supporting, female, 30-34)
--- Adam (supporting, male, 28-32)
- Average hourly rate: $105
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Room for You'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ellie (child) (lead, female, 10-15)
--- Ellie (adult) (lead, female, 28-40)
--- Ray (adult) (lead, female, 28-40)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Mama's Boy,' A24 Horror Series'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Model on Magazine (background extra, female, 20-29)
--- Camp Counselors Canoeing - Tent. Works 6/23 (SAG-AFTRA COVERED) (background extra, 18-23)
--- Wife of Principal Character (background extra, female, 20-39)
- Average hourly rate: $27
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Vengeance for Hire'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Carey Hilton (supporting, female, 25-35)
--- Zack (supporting, 30-40)
--- Gloria Benson (supporting, female, 31-44)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'72 Hours,' Beautiful Guests'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Beautiful Guests (background extra, female, 18-40)
- Average hourly rate: $27
- Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Invisible Owner'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- LEAD FEMALE (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Female (lead, female, 18-30)
--- MALE (lead, male, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $63
- Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey; Boston, Massachusetts
- Learn more about the feature film here

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