Movies and TV shows casting in Newark

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April 15, 2026
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Movies and TV shows casting in Newark

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention 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 Newark, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Sunday,' Universal Pictures

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Satanic Protesters (background / extra, 18-60)
--- KIDS at Bowling Alley - Ages 11 to 16 yrs old - 4/28 (background / extra, 10-17)
- Roles pay up to: $187
- Casting locations: Newark
- Learn more about the feature film

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'Inheritance'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Tara (lead, 18+)
--- Adrian (lead, 18+)
--- Natalie (day player, female, 13-18)
- Roles pay up to: $1,250
- Casting locations: Newark
- Learn more about the short film

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'The Gilded Age,' Season 4

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Male Photo Double (SAG-AFTRA Covered) (background / extra, male, 45-65)
--- 1880s National Guardsmen (SAG-AFTRA COVERED) (background / extra, male, 18-49)
- Roles pay up to: $262
- Casting locations: Newark
- Learn more about the scripted show

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Netflix Film 'AIG'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Chic Party Guests (Celebrities, Musicians, Politicians etc.) (background / extra, all genders, 18-75)
- Roles pay up to: $224
- Casting locations: Newark
- Learn more about the feature film

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People to Portray African American Male Pedestrians & Event Guests (NON SAG AFTRA COVERED)

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- African American Male Peds & Event Guests (NON SAG AFTRA COVERED) (background / extra, male, 18-50)
- Roles pay up to: $187
- Casting locations: Newark
- Learn more about the scripted show

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Untitled Feature Comedy

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Dmitry (supporting, male, 25-65)
--- Irina (supporting, female, 25-65)
--- Gwen (supporting, female, 18-30)
- Roles pay up to: $500
- Casting locations: Newark
- Learn more about the feature film

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'Between Us And The River (BUATR)'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Young Military Veterans (background / extra, male, non-binary, trans male, 18-30)
- Roles pay up to: $187
- Casting locations: Newark
- Learn more about the feature film

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'Disputes'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Couples (lead, 18+)
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show

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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: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series

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'Somershire'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lucy (supporting, female, 28-35)
--- Monica (supporting, female, 55-65)
--- Ozzie (supporting, male, 65-70)
- Roles pay up to: $747
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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'Blood & Betrayal'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Dustin (lead, male, 21-48)
--- Luca (lead, male, 21-38)
- Roles pay up to: $3,200
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show

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DemonCode

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- MAX (supporting, male, 50-60)
--- SAUL (supporting, male, 50-60)
--- VICTOR (lead, male, 30-45)
- Roles pay up to: $2,400
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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Reality, Couples Who Are Dating or Engaged

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Couples Who Are Dating or Engaged (lead, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $16,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show

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'Boyfriends'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ed (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Dante (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Cindy (supporting, female, 40-60)
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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