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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'Dream Baby Dream'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Preppy Drug Buyer (day player, male, 21-30)
--- Eastern European Underworld Type (supporting, male, 50-70)
--- Eastern European Escort (day player, female, 21-40)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Mama's Boy'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Partying Teens In The 1970's (18+)- Tent. Works June 26 & 27 (SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background extra, 18-23)
--- Featured 1970s Teen Friends (18+)- Tent. Works June 26, 27, 30, July 11, 17 (SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background extra, 18-23)
--- Teen Partiers In The 1970's (18+)- Tent. Works June 26 & 27 (Non SAG Covered) (background extra, 18-23)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Lucien'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ariel (lead, female, 20-30)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- 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, 26-38)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'American Classic,' MGM+ Series'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Restaurant Patrons (NON-SAG-AFTRA COVERED) (background extra, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $17
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'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

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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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'Life, Still'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- JOE (supporting, male, 45-55)
--- DAISY (supporting, female, 35-45)
--- LINDA (lead, female, 40-50)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'America Down'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Liam or Lacey Davenport (supporting, 5-12)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Mama's Boy'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- 1970s High School Students (background extra, 18-25)
--- 1970s High School Students Aged 13-16 (background extra, 13-16)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- 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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'Strangers'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Claire Ramsey (lead, female, 25-35)
--- Malik Townsend (lead, male, 28-40)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Baltimore, Maryland
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Chronovisor'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Beatrice (lead, female, 40-70)
--- Librarian (day player, 40-100)
--- Young Academic (day player, male, 30-40)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here

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