Movies and TV shows casting in New York

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April 8, 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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'The Surgeon'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Bruce Wayne (lead, male, 24-26)
--- Thomas Wayne (supporting, male, 31-39)
--- Barbara Kean Gordon (supporting, female, 37-46)
- Casting locations: Vincentown, NJ; New York, NY; Staten Island, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Delaware, NJ
- Learn more about the scripted show

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'For You'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ashley "Ash" Palmer (lead, female, 18-21)
--- "Jade" Lee (lead, female, 19-23)
- Casting locations: Cortland, NY; Syracuse, NY; Schenectady, NY; Rochester, NY; Albany, NY
- Learn more about the short film

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'When the Tide Turns Black'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Penelope (lead, female, 25-35)
--- Odie (supporting, male, 25-35)
- Casting locations: Syracuse, NY; Ithaca, NY; Binghamton, NY; Oswego, NY
- Learn more about the student film

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'Knight Knight'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Cultist One (day player, male, 22-30)
--- Cultist Two (day player, male, 20-30)
--- Cultist Three (day player, male, 22-30)
- Roles pay up to: $60
- Casting locations: New York City, NY; Brooklyn, NY; Jersey City, NJ; Queens, NY; Staten Island, NY
- Learn more about the short film

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'Minivan,' College Students (Non-SAG)

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- College Students (background / extra, 18-29)
- Roles pay up to: $187
- Casting locations: New York City, NY; Yonkers, NY; Purchase, NY; Rye, NY; Nanuet, NY
- Learn more about the scripted show

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'Out On A Limb'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Dancer in Night Club (background / extra, all genders, 22-55)
- Roles pay up to: $180
- Casting locations: New York City, NY
- Learn more about the feature film

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'It Knows You're Here'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Dalia (lead, female, 18-50)
--- Neighborhood Courier (supporting, male, 18-30)
--- Groundskeeper (supporting, male, 40-60)
- Roles pay up to: $500
- Casting locations: New York City, NY
- Learn more about the short film

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'After The Party'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Eduardo (day player, male, 18-30)
- Roles pay up to: $100
- Casting locations: Ithaca, NY; Syracuse, NY; Binghamton, NY; Rochester, NY; Buffalo, NY
- Learn more about the student film

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'Becoming Again'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mother (lead, 40-50)
--- Daughter (supporting, 18-25)
--- Father (supporting, 40-60)
- Casting locations: Syracuse, NY
- Learn more about the short film

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Netflix Film 'AIG'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Chic Party Guests (Celebrities, Musicians, Politicians etc.) (background / extra, all genders, 18-75)
- Roles pay up to: $224
- Casting locations: New York City, NY; Jersey City, NJ; Hoboken, NJ
- Learn more about the feature film

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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 locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series

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'Autonomous'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Alistair Mallen (lead, male, 26-40)
--- Maggie Thomas (lead, female, 20-30)
--- Magda Jansen (supporting, female, 40-55)
- Roles pay up to: $1,500
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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'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 locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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'The Chambers'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Elijah (lead, male, 24-40)
- Roles pay up to: $5,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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'Has Your Partner Vanished?' Docu-Series

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Ghosted Partner (real people, 22-44)
- Roles pay up to: $2,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show

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