Movies and TV shows casting in New Jersey
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. Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in New Jersey, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
'The Heiress Strikes Back - DAY PLAYER & EXTRA'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- James Keller (supporting, male, 27-36)
--- Amelia Everhart (lead, female, 19-29)
--- Betty Everhart (lead, female, 19-26)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Sparta
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Roxanne and the Dark Coven'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Special Effects Editor (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $21
- Casting locations: Asbury Park
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Retrograde Victory'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- M60 Soldier (day player, male, 18-25)
--- Draft Lottery Oficial (supporting, male, 45-70)
--- Smoking Soldier (supporting, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: Lakewood, Toms River, Woodbridge, Jersey City, Edison
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Kaputt'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- David (lead, male, 30-45)
--- Stranger 1 (day player, male, 21-50)
--- Stranger 2 (day player, male, 21-45)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Sparta
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Indie Drama Feature Film'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Director of Photography/Cinematographer/Camera Operator (crew)
--- 1st AC/Focus Puller (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Cresskill, Fort Lee, Bergenfield, Hackensack, Tenafly
- Learn more about the feature film here
'The Day the Wind Blew East'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Paul Deakins (lead, male, 18-28)
- Average hourly rate: $10
- Casting locations: Asbury Park
- Learn more about the short film here
'Fake Out Fray 2: Phantom Phase'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Turrell (lead, male, 30-60)
--- Avoka (lead, female, 25-45)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Mount Laurel
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Abyss'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Camgirl (day player, female, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Harrison, Jersey City, Kearny, Newark
- Learn more about the short film here
'The Queen B'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Bea (lead, female, 18-25)
--- M (lead, male, 27-40)
--- Valerie (supporting, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: Jersey City
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Psyche,' Crew'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Editor (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Jersey City
- Learn more about the short film here
'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jenna (day player, female, 18-30)
--- Mary Ann (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Max (lead, male, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'The Pelican (up to 23 episodes)'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Brandon (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Victor (supporting, 18-45)
--- Shawn (lead, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $93
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Throwing Stones'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Maddy Walker (lead, female, 13-21)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Refuctoring'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Sierra (lead, female, 25-35)
--- Moody (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Dan (day player, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $16
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the short film here
'Zero Day - Netflix limited series, starring Robert DeNiro and Angela Bassett'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Congressmen/Women (Non SAG AFTRA) (background extra, 30-65)
--- NYC Angry Crowd (background extra, 18-80)
- Average hourly rate: $22
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'MALLORY'S GHOST'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Louise (supporting, female, 25-36)
--- Will (day player, male, 30-50)
--- Harold (day player, male, 60-100)
- Average hourly rate: $27
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here
