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.
Scripted Show, Book Signing and Lecture Attendees (NON SAG Covered)
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Book Signing & Lecture Attendees (background / extra, 18+)
- Roles pay up to: $187
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'MISHI'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ang (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Johnny (supporting, male, 30-40)
--- Naomi (supporting, female, 18-25)
- Roles pay up to: $747
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the short film here
'The Gilded Age,' Season 4
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- People to Portray Footmen (Non SAG AFTRA Covered) (background / extra, male, 18-25)
- Roles pay up to: $187
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the scripted show here
Amazon MGM 'CTTS'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- BG Pedestrians (background / extra, 18+)
--- KIDS AGES 6-15_BACKGROUND ROLES LOCAL TOWNIES, AVAIL TBD MID FEB-MARCH, HUDSON VALLEY AREA NEW YORK STATE (lead, 6-15)
- Roles pay up to: $224
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the feature film here
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
'My Dead Ex'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Chloe Dawson (lead, female, 22-30)
--- Lorenzo Bianchi/Sebastian (lead, male, 24-32)
--- Miles Cromwell (supporting, male, 24-32)
- Roles pay up to: $4,500
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the feature film here
'On Such a Dark Night'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Matt (lead, male, 18-30)
--- Bex (lead, female, non-binary, 18-35)
--- Moshe (lead, male, 50-65)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the feature film here
Korean Feature Film Project 2026
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Tyler (supporting, male, 18-26)
- Roles pay up to: $3,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'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
'Closet Cases'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Nick (lead, male, 21-40)
--- James (lead, male, 21-40)
- Roles pay up to: $4,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'To Whom It May Concern'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Sahara (lead, female, 40-50)
- Roles pay up to: $4,980
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'McCaffrey's Ranch'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- John McCaffrey (lead, male, 60+)
--- Mayor Daniel Bennett (supporting, male, 40-60)
--- Kean (supporting, male, 30+)
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here
TV Series, Real Professional Cooks & Chefs
- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Real Professional Cooks & Chefs for TV Series (chorus / ensemble, 18+)
--- Real Professional Cooks & Chefs for TV Series (models, 18+)
--- Real Professional Cooks & Chefs for TV Series (real people, 18+)
- Roles pay up to: $5,200
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here
Indie Drama Feature Project
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- James (supporting, male, 30-55)
--- Penny (supporting, female, 9-12)
--- Bully Kid (day player, male, 4-6)
- Roles pay up to: $3,488
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
This story was produced by Backstage and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
