Movies and TV shows casting in New York City

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.

‘Exit 17’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Jessica Hughes (supporting, 28-40)
— Stephanie (day player, female, 18-35)
— Casting PA (crew)
– Average hourly rate: $28
– Casting locations: New York City, New York
– Learn more about the feature film here

‘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

‘Short Film in Upstate New York’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— The Driver (lead, male, 30-38)
— The Attendant (day player, male, 40-58)
– Average hourly rate: $69
– Casting locations: New York City, New York
– Learn more about the short film here

’20th Century Studios ‘DWP2’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— High Fashion Private Party (background extra, 18-80)
– Average hourly rate: $27
– Casting locations: New York City, New York
– Learn more about the feature film here

‘Schism’

– Project type: short film
– Roles:
— Yara (lead, female, 18-25)
— Mom (lead, female, 50-65)
— ADVISOR (supporting, male, 50-80)
– Average hourly rate: $31
– Casting locations: New York City, New York
– Learn more about the short film here

‘Drama/Thriller Feature Film’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Toya (supporting, female, 15-40)
— Donna (supporting, female, 18-35)
— Daniel (supporting, 18-50)
– Average hourly rate: $13
– Casting locations: New York City, New York
– Learn more about the feature film here

‘Netflix’s Untitled Roommates Project’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— College Students (background extra, 18-30)
– Average hourly rate: $27
– Casting locations: New York City, New York
– Learn more about the feature film here

‘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

‘DWP2’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Event Guests (background extra, 18-80)
– Average hourly rate: $27
– Casting locations: New York City, New York
– Learn more about the feature film here

‘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

‘Lowball’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
— Jenna (day player, 18-30)
– Average hourly rate: $75
– Casting locations: nationwide
– Learn more about the feature film here

’72 Hours’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— Club Goers (background extra, 18-35)
– Average hourly rate: $18
– Casting locations: New York City, New York
– Learn more about the feature film here

‘The Seam’

– Project type: scripted show
– Roles:
— Heather (lead, female, 21-28)
— Isaac (lead, male, 21-28)
— Ben (lead, male, 45-65)
– Average hourly rate: $15
– Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
– Learn more about the scripted show here

’72 Hours,’ Bouncers’

– Project type: feature film
– Roles:
— High End Club Bouncers (background extra, male, 18-100)
– Average hourly rate: $18
– Casting locations: Newark, New Jersey
– Learn more about the feature film here

This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.