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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'Deborah'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Deborah (lead, female, 21-40)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Organic Moments'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Delivery Biker (day player, 18-100)
--- Ravi (day player, male, 40-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Lulu'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Derek Webber (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Alicia Webber (supporting, female, 8-11)
--- Receptionist (day player, female, 30-60)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Ocean Lady'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- OL (supporting, female, 20-65)
--- Jacob (lead, male, 35-50)
--- Skip (lead, male, 50-70)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Front of House' Pilot Episode'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Jessica (supporting, female, 18-35)
--- Kisha (supporting, female, 18-30)
--- MJ (supporting, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Once Upon a Time in New York'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Production Assistant (PA) (crew)
--- Peter (supporting, male, 30-40)
--- Kate (lead, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Short-Form Romantic Comedy Anthology Series'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Jason (lead, male, 18-35)
--- Man/Woman (background extra, 18-35)
--- Olivia (lead, female, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $33
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'The Encounter'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ben (supporting, male, 18-25)
--- Annabella (supporting, female, 18-25)
--- Jeremiah (lead, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Deepest Corners'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Paul (supporting, male, 28-40)
--- Young Annie (supporting, female, 15-18)
--- Claudia/Claude (day player, 50-80)
- Average hourly rate: $21
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Confession'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Cinematographer (crew)
--- Sound Recordist (crew)
--- Hair/Makeup Artist For Short Film (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Braxton's: The First Family' Season 2'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Donavan Bryant (supporting, male, 21-40)
--- Kehlani Braxton (supporting, female, 25-40)
--- Corey Grainger (supporting, male, 21-35)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Baltimore, Maryland
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Steadfast'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (supporting, female, 25-35)
--- Bob (day player, male, 40-50)
--- Claire (models, female, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $26
- Casting locations: Williamsport, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Anxiety is Real'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Victim (lead, female, 21-30)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here

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