Movies and TV shows casting in New Jersey

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.

'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

'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

'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

'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

'Metal Music Video'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Daughter (day player, female, 13-21)
--- Father (day player, male, 30-50)
--- Mother (lead, female, 30-45)
- Average hourly rate: $69
- Casting locations: Atlantic City, Bridgewater
- Learn more about the short film here

'Mama's Boy'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Partying Teens In The 1970's (18+)- Tent. Works June 26 & 27 (SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background extra, 18-23)
--- Featured 1970s Teen Friends (18+)- Tent. Works June 26, 27, 30, July 11, 17 (SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background extra, 18-23)
--- Teen Partiers In The 1970's (18+)- Tent. Works June 26 & 27 (Non SAG Covered) (background extra, 18-23)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: West Milford, Jersey City
- Learn more about the scripted show here

'Netflix Feature Film, Attractive Club Performers'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Attractive Club Performers (background extra, female, 21-35)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: Jersey City, Newark, Hoboken
- Learn more about the feature film here

'72 Hours,' Club Goers'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Miami Club Goers W/ Club Dance Experience (background extra, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $28
- Casting locations: Jersey City, Hoboken, Morristown, Newark
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Silent Echo'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Officer Chloe (lead, female, 25-35)
--- Detective Rickie (lead, male, 35-50)
--- Cliff (supporting, male, 28-40)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Orange
- Learn more about the scripted show here

'The Seam'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Heather (lead, female, 21-28)
--- Isaac (lead, male, 21-28)
--- Ben (lead, male, 45-65)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Princeton Junction
- Learn more about the scripted show here

'Spider-Man: Fallout,' Fan-Film'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Extras (background extra, 10-70)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the short film here

'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

'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

'Love & Bones: A Broadway Story'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mia Magnolia (lead, female, 20-29)
--- Saint Youngblood (lead, 20-29)
--- Logan Pierre (lead, male, 29-39)
- Average hourly rate: $40
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

'20th Century Studios 'DWP2'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- High Fashion Private Party (background extra, 18-80)
- Average hourly rate: $27
- Casting locations: New York City, New York
- Learn more about the feature film here

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