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.
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
'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
'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
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
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
'The Wildwoods'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kaia Sol (lead, female, 21-32)
- Roles pay up to: $1,000
- Casting locations: New York City
- Learn more about the feature film here
Microdrama China
- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Amber Scott (lead, female, 18-22)
- Roles pay up to: $800
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here
'Married a Dummy'
- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Noah Carter (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Amelia Dawson (lead, female, 20-30)
- Roles pay up to: $9,600
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series 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
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
'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
'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
High-Impact Vertical Drama Series
- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Lead Female (lead, female, 18-35)
--- Lead Male (lead, male, 18-40)
- Roles pay up to: $6,400
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here
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