Movies and TV shows casting in New Jersey

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May 27, 2026
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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. compiled a list of projects casting right now in New Jersey and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'One Last Time'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Vernon (lead, male, 50-65)
--- Alvin (lead, male, 50-65)
--- Alexandra (supporting, female, 18-29)
- Roles pay up to: $500
- Casting locations: New York, NY; Newark, NJ; Montclair, NJ; Jersey City, NJ; New Brunswick, NJ
- Learn more about the short film

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Buffalo, Confidential TV Series

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Pursuers (background / extra, male, 20-60)
--- Pursuers (lead, female, 20-60)
--- To portray: Very tall mountain men & woman types. Must be able to work local to NYC. Thx! (lead, female, male, 30-70)
- Casting locations: New York, NY
- Learn more about the scripted show

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'Small Town Scares!,' Pine Barrens Horror

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mr. Chester (lead, male, 32-60)
--- Old Man (supporting, male, 51-75)
- Casting locations: Florham Park, NJ; Atlantic City, NJ
- Learn more about the short film

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Arab Singer Untitled Short Film

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Young Girl (lead, female, 7-10)
--- Young Woman (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Coffee Reader/Fortune Teller (lead, female, 55-75)
- Roles pay up to: $250
- Casting locations: Brooklyn, NY; New York, NY; Long Island City, NY
- Learn more about the short film

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'Incendium Caeleste'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Blue Hair (day player, female, 21-30)
--- Pink Pants (day player, male, 21-30)
--- Bearded Young Man (day player, male, 21-35)
- Roles pay up to: $175
- Casting locations: New York, NY
- Learn more about the short film

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'A Report on Elevated Conditions'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Kevin (supporting, male, 40-70)
--- Gloria (supporting, female, 60+)
- Roles pay up to: $250
- Casting locations: The Bronx, NY; New York, NY
- Learn more about the short film

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'Minivan'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- College Students (lead, 18-29)
- Roles pay up to: $187
- Casting locations: Brooklyn, NY; New York, NY; Purchase, NY; Rye, NY; Nyack, NY
- Learn more about the scripted show

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'Bracelet Maker'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Sam (lead, male, 10-14)
--- Sam's Mom (lead, female, 35-49)
--- Lola (supporting, female, 30-49)
- Casting locations: Atlantic City, NJ; Philadelphia, PA; Jersey City, NJ
- Learn more about the student film

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'Ghost'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Scantily Clad Prisoners (background / extra, all genders, 18-55)
- Roles pay up to: $400
- Casting locations: New York City, NY
- Learn more about the feature film

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"Something To Survive For"

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Alex (lead, male, 15-20)
--- Jason (supporting, male, 15-20)
--- Jim (supporting, male, 35-55)
- Casting locations: Easton, PA; Bethlehem, PA; Allentown, PA; Harrisburg, PA; Lancaster, PA
- Learn more about the student film

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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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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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'Take Me to Ithaca'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ford Young (lead, male, 45-60)
--- Wild Bob (supporting, male, 50-65)
--- Charlie (supporting, male, 50-65)
- Roles pay up to: $4,200
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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'The Storm' Working Title

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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Open Call for ReelShort Vertical Productions

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Lead Male Types (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Lead Female Types (female, 25-35)
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show

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