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.
'Happy Anniversary,' Second Breakdown'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Alice (lead, 18-100)
--- The Chef (lead, male, 18-40)
--- Howard (lead, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Caldwell
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Daley Dysfunction'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lou (supporting, male, 40-60)
--- Carlos (supporting, male, 18-20)
- Average hourly rate: $13
- Casting locations: Wenonah
- Learn more about the feature film here
'The Unwanted Heiress'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Crystal Brown (lead, female, 18-100)
--- Charles Wade (lead, male, 18-100)
--- Ilda Smith (supporting, female, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $56
- Casting locations: Cherry Hill
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Chasing'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Bob Lee (supporting, male, 25-35)
--- Butler (supporting, male, 30-45)
--- Laura (supporting, female, 40-50)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Jersey City
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Sketches'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Actor (lead, 18-100)
--- Cinematographer (crew)
--- Sound Recordist (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Montclair, Morristown
- Learn more about the feature 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
'Gary the Dog,' Upscale Lounge Patrons'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Background Actors (background extra, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $14
- Casting locations: Hoboken
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Wurtzle Brothers,' 1960s Upscale Party/Fundraiser Guests'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- 1960s Upscale Party/Fundraiser Guests (background extra, 22-59)
- Average hourly rate: $26
- Casting locations: Hoboken, Jersey City, Newark
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Galactic'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Tammy (supporting, female, 18-45)
--- Earl (supporting, male, 25-55)
--- Annie Jane (lead, female, 40-70)
- Average hourly rate: $93
- Casting locations: Newark
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Arcadia'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Video Editor (crew)
--- Make up Artist (crew)
--- Costume Designer (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Irvington
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Spider-Man: Fallout,' Fan-Film'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Extras (background extra, 10-70)
--- Kindred (lead, male, 22-35)
--- Jinx (voiceover, female, 20-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the short 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
'Outdoor show for teenagers from studio that made John Wick'
- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Teenager (content creators & real people, 13-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the documentary series here
'Cotton Fever'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Emily (day player, female, 8-16)
--- Tanya (day player, female, 25-40)
--- Open Casting Call (other, 15-70)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Elmwood Park'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Dr. Mark Chapman (supporting, male, 25-50)
--- Jasper (lead, male, 21-40)
--- Jimmy (lead, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Norristown, Pennsylvania
- 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
