Movies and TV shows casting in New York

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Backstage
June 10, 2026
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Movies and TV shows casting in New York

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. compiled a list of projects casting right now in New York and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Bound'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Marianne (lead, female, 45-55)
--- Michelle/Michael (supporting, all genders, 25-35)
--- Will (supporting, male, 45-55)
- Roles pay up to: $600
- Casting locations: Syracuse, NY; New York, NY
- Learn more about the short film

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'Stand Your Ground'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Dominic (lead, male, 16-21)
--- Marcus (lead, male, 16-21)
--- Wyatt (lead, male, 16-21)
- Roles pay up to: $100
- Casting locations: New Hartford, NY; Utica, NY; Syracuse, NY
- Learn more about the short film

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'Barb'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Barb (lead, female, non-binary, 8-12)
--- Jeff (supporting, male, 35-50)
--- Annie (supporting, female, 29-45)
- Roles pay up to: $500
- Casting locations: New York City, NY; Boston, MA; Buffalo, NY; Armonk, NY; Burlington, VT
- Learn more about the short film

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'Hellfighter'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Henry (lead, male, 20-30)
--- Jimmy Rice (lead, male, 25-44)
--- Needham (supporting, male, 18-25)
- Roles pay up to: $960
- Casting locations: New York City, NY; Albany, NY; Newark, NJ
- Learn more about the short film

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'Exam Week'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Edwin (lead, male, 14-15)
--- Steven (lead, male, 14-15)
- Roles pay up to: $3,237
- Casting locations: New York City, NY
- Learn more about the feature film

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Buffalo, Confidential TV Series

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Pursuers (background / extra, male, 20-60)
--- Pursuers (lead, female, 20-60)
--- To portray: Very tall mountain men & woman types. Must be able to work local to NYC. Thx! (lead, female, male, 30-70)
- Casting locations: New York, NY
- Learn more about the scripted show

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'The Gilded Age,' Season 4

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- 1880s National Guardsmen (SAG-AFTRA COVERED) (background / extra, male, 18-49)
--- 1880s Parade Goers (NON-SAG-AFTRA COVERED) (background / extra, male, 18-65)
--- 1880s Dignitary (NON-SAG-AFTRA COVERED) (background / extra, male, 40-70)
- Roles pay up to: $234
- Casting locations: New York City, NY; Manhattan, NY; Queens, NY; Brooklyn, NY; Jersey City, NJ
- Learn more about the scripted show

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'Hannah Won't Come Down'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- James (lead, male, 35-55)
- Roles pay up to: $125
- Casting locations: New York City, NY; Ithaca, NY
- Learn more about the short film

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'Trigger'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (supporting, female, 32-50)
--- Ray (supporting, male, 27-50)
- Casting locations: Ithaca, NY
- Learn more about the feature film

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'Fly2Home'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Elegant Intelligent Wife (lead, female, 28-45)
- Roles pay up to: $250
- Casting locations: New York City, NY
- Learn more about the short film

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'I'm Sorry, Matt 06'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kat (lead, female, 22-32)
--- Viv (lead, female, 40-65)
--- Charlotte (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $8,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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'I'm Sorry, Matt 06'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kat (lead, female, 22-32)
--- Viv (lead, female, 40-65)
--- Charlotte (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $8,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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'I'm Sorry, Matt 06'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kat (lead, female, 22-32)
--- Viv (lead, female, 40-65)
--- Charlotte (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $8,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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Open Call for ReelShort Vertical Productions

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Lead Male Types (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Lead Female Types (female, 25-35)
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show

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'I'm Sorry, Matt 06'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Kat (lead, female, 22-32)
--- Viv (lead, female, 40-65)
--- Charlotte (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $8,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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