Movies and TV shows casting in New York City

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Backstage
March 4, 2026
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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 Cave'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- High School Reunion Attendees (SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background / extra, 24-36)
- Roles pay up to: $224
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Minivan,' Students

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Students (Ages 10-15) (Non SAG Covered) (background / extra, 10-15)
- Roles pay up to: $187
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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Streaming Series, Parent Roles

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Parents (Of Middle Schoolers and High Schoolers) (background / extra, 35-60)
- Roles pay up to: $187
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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Dating App Social Video

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Woman (lead, female, 18-32)
--- Man (lead, 18-30)
--- Background Extra (background / extra, 18+)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the short film here

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Confidential Feature, Plus Size Supporting Role

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Rosie (supporting, female, 20-35)
- Roles pay up to: $810
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Wired: The Future of Dating,' Single Women 25-35

- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Single Woman 25-35 (real people, female, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $250
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the documentary series here

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A24 Chinatown TV Series

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Chinatown Triad Boss Types (background / extra, 30+)
--- Chinese Family Member Types (lead, 23+)
--- Baby (background / extra, 1+)
- Roles pay up to: $242
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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NASCAR x Coronado Promo

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Pilot 1 (Rowdy) (supporting, male, 30-45)
--- Pilot 2 (Peaches) (supporting, female, 25-40)
--- Pilot 3 ('Stache) (supporting, male, 21-30)
- Roles pay up to: $6,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Painted with L.O.V.E.'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lilly (lead, female, 22-30)
--- Patrick Jones (lead, 25-35)
--- Lois (supporting, female, 22-30)
- Roles pay up to: $10,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'His Father's House'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Charles (supporting, male, 68+)
--- Young Mark (supporting, male, 7-10)
--- Dr. Thacker (supporting, male, 35-65)
- Roles pay up to: $1,774.14
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Sinners Buffet'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mike (supporting, male, 36+)
--- Pastor Martin (lead, male, 40+)
--- Christine (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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"The Lost Healer" - a fantasy feature film

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- The Marksman (supporting, male, 35-45)
--- Captain Malryn (supporting, male, 32-45)
--- King Ardan (supporting, male, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $3,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Cousins'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Daniel Wilson (lead, male, 18-35)
--- Isabella Wilson-Smith (supporting, female, 18-35)
--- Marie Wilson (supporting, female, 25-40)
- Roles pay up to: $900
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Summer of Your Life'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Single Hot Leading Man (real people, male, 25-31)
- Roles pay up to: $4,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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