New York
Casting calls in New York
827 open casting calls in New York, 397 posted in the last 7 days, last updated Oct-07-26. Background and extras, acting, modeling and commercial work from casting platforms, agency boards, Instagram and TikTok, screened for scams.
The numbers
| Open castings | 827 |
| Posted in the last 7 days | 397 |
| Listed as paid | 64% |
| Union or union-friendly | 14% |
| Remote | 30 |
| Short film | 128 |
| Student film | 69 |
| Feature film | 66 |
| Online commercial | 51 |
By type of work in New York
Latest castings in New York
- Male and Female DancersActingBackground / ExtrasNew York, NY
- New York Actors WantedActingNew York, NY
- Mature Actors Wanted in New YorkActingNew York, NY
- Fit Model (SAG Woman) (Wed 10/7)ModelingActingBackground / ExtrasPaidUnionFeature Film · New York, NY
- IT TECH TYPE - AVAILABLE WED 10/14, FITTING FRI 10/9 IN GREENPOINTActingPaidTelevision Series · New York, NY
- NU to portray Security at Fashion Show *Black Suits* SAT 10/10 in Red HookActingRunway / FashionPaidTelevision Series · New York, NY
- Stand-In around 5'7"ActingBackground / ExtrasCommercial / BrandPaidUnionCommercial · New York, NY
- Waitstaff w/ Cars (NonSAG-AFTRA COVERED)ActingBackground / ExtrasPaidTelevision Series · New York, NY
Match scores, the “why it fits” breakdown and one-tap applications are inside the app — create your free profile to see yours.
Casting in New York, answered.
How many casting calls are open in New York right now?
827 as of Oct 07, 397 of them posted in the last 7 days, led by acting (662), modeling (167), commercial / brand (140). The catalog is read throughout the day, so the number moves.
Are casting calls in New York free to apply to?
Yes. Applying is free on HeyBooker, and no legitimate casting charges to apply or to be considered. Listings that ask for money, or that match other scam patterns, are removed before they reach you.
Do I need an agent to book work in New York?
No. Most castings listed for New York are open submissions from casting directors, producers and brands. HeyBooker does the booker’s job for you: it finds the castings, scores them against your profile, drafts the application and tracks the response. It also works alongside an agent for the jobs they don’t cover.
What kinds of work get cast in New York?
Right now the most common project types are Short film (128), Student film (69), Feature film (66), Online commercial (51). New York runs on fashion, theatre and commercials: runway and showroom castings around the fashion weeks, off-Broadway and student film work year-round, and a steady stream of print and e-commerce shoots.
How does the feed decide what to show me first?
Every casting gets a 0–100 score against your profile; distance from your home base is the largest factor, so New York castings rank highest for talent based there. The full model is on the how it works page.
Is HeyBooker an agency?
No. HeyBooker doesn’t represent talent and doesn’t submit anyone to casting directors on its own. It finds casting calls that fit you, scores them against your profile and helps you prepare applications you review and send yourself. If you want representation, an agency is the usual route — reputable ones never charge upfront fees.