Movies and TV Shows Casting in New Jersey

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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.

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'72 Hours,' Model Types, Club Goers (Not SAG-AFTRA Covered)'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Miami Model Types (background extra, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Jersey City, Newark, Hoboken
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'I Love You'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Michelle (supporting, female, 25-39)
--- Mike (lead, male, 28-41)
--- David (lead, male, 30-37)
- Average hourly rate: $29
- Casting locations: Linwood
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Wrinkled Minds'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Male character 1 (lead, male, 18-100)
--- Male character 2 (lead, male, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $48
- Casting locations: Jersey City
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Major Streaming Service Feature Film, Attractive Male Club Performer Roles'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Attractive Male Club Performers (background extra, male, 21-35)
- Average hourly rate: $43
- Casting locations: Jersey City, Hoboken, Newark, Harrison
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Mama's Boy,' A24 Horror Series'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Model on Magazine (background extra, female, 20-29)
--- Camp Counselors Canoeing - Tent. Works 6/23 (SAG-AFTRA COVERED) (background extra, 18-23)
--- Wife of Principal Character (background extra, female, 20-39)
- Average hourly rate: $27
- Casting locations: West Milford, Jersey City
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'72 Hours,' Club Performers'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Attractive Club Performers W/ Club Dance Experience (Okay W/ Topless) (background extra, female, 18-37)
- Average hourly rate: $88
- Casting locations: Newark, Kenilworth, Hoboken, Jersey City, Morristown
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Memoria'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Dean (lead, male, 26-32)
--- Anna (day player, female, 25-30)
--- Detective Marshall (supporting, male, 45-55)
- Average hourly rate: $17
- Casting locations: Newark
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Bonzo Gonzo'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Blanche (supporting, female, 40-65)
--- Officer Hendricks (supporting, male, 35-55)
--- Don "The Weasel" Glazer (supporting, male, 40-55)
- Average hourly rate: $27
- Casting locations: New Brunswick, Somerset, Jersey City
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Mama's Boy'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- 1970s High School Students (background extra, 18-25)
--- 1970s High School Students Aged 13-16 (background extra, 13-16)
--- 1970's BBQ attendees- Tent. Works 7/8 (NonSAG Covered) (background extra, 18-98)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Clifton, Newark, Morristown, Hoboken, Jersey City
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'72 Hours'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Club Goers (background extra, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Newark, Morristown, Hoboken, Jersey City
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Progeny,' Lead Roles - Nationwide Casting'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Emily Keith (lead, female, 20-35)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Hench: The Override Saga'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Holly (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Samanatha (lead, female, 21-38)
--- Gina (lead, female, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'America Down'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Liam or Lacey Davenport (supporting, 5-12)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: White Plains, New York; New York City, New York; Maine, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Lovers & Angels'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jennifer (lead, female, 23-50)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here