Movies and TV shows casting in New York

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April 15, 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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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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'Portrait of A Woman'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Meryl (lead, female, 30-35)
--- Jerome (supporting, male, 50-60)
--- Pippa (supporting, female, 30-40)
- Roles pay up to: $440
- Casting locations: Ithaca, NY; Binghamton, NY; Syracuse, NY; Rochester, NY; New York City, NY
- Learn more about the student film

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'Lavender'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Alex (lead, male, non-binary, trans male, 28-33)
- Roles pay up to: $400
- Casting locations: Buffalo, NY
- Learn more about the short film

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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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'The Bad Parts'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Harper (lead, female, 14-17)
--- Owen (lead, male, 14-17)
--- Harper's Dad (supporting, male, 40-55)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: Syracuse, NY; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA
- Learn more about the short 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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'Blood Work'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ash (lead, male, 18-30)
--- Arcadio (lead, male, 21-35)
--- Homeless Man (background / extra, male, 40+)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: Brooklyn, NY; Manhattan, NY
- Learn more about the short film

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People to Portray African American Male Pedestrians & Event Guests (NON SAG AFTRA COVERED)

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- African American Male Peds & Event Guests (NON SAG AFTRA COVERED) (background / extra, male, 18-50)
- Roles pay up to: $187
- Casting locations: New York City, NY
- Learn more about the scripted show

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Untitled Feature Comedy

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Dmitry (supporting, male, 25-65)
--- Irina (supporting, female, 25-65)
--- Gwen (supporting, female, 18-30)
- Roles pay up to: $500
- Casting locations: Auditions: Apr 19, 2026, Apr 26, 2026 in Boston, MA
- Learn more about the feature film

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'Waste Disposal'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Moe (lead, male, 18-29)
--- Jane (supporting, female, 18-29)
--- Tim (supporting, male, 18-29)
- Casting locations: New Paltz, NY
- Learn more about the student film

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'Disputes'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Couples (lead, 18+)
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show

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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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'Somershire'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lucy (supporting, female, 28-35)
--- Monica (supporting, female, 55-65)
--- Ozzie (supporting, male, 65-70)
- Roles pay up to: $747
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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'Blood & Betrayal'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Dustin (lead, male, 21-48)
--- Luca (lead, male, 21-38)
- Roles pay up to: $3,200
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show

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DemonCode

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- MAX (supporting, male, 50-60)
--- SAUL (supporting, male, 50-60)
--- VICTOR (lead, male, 30-45)
- Roles pay up to: $2,400
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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