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Casting Services
Professional casting for actors, models, and extras across all production types.
Casting services manage the process of finding, auditioning, and selecting performers for a production's speaking roles, background, and specialty positions. New York — alongside Los Angeles, the world's premier talent market — offers unparalleled casting depth through SAG-AFTRA membership, Broadway's legendary performer pool, Juilliard and Tisch graduates, and the thousands of working actors who make New York their home base.
We coordinate casting services including talent searches, audition space booking, and session management across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. Our team connects you with New York casting directors who navigate the city's vast talent ecosystem — from Broadway performers and Actors' Equity members to commercial talent, voiceover artists, and the diverse extras pool that makes NYC the most castable city in the world.
Our Casting Services
We provide professional casting services for your production, connecting you with the perfect talent from our database of 5,000+ New York and international actors, models, and performers. Our experienced casting directors manage the complete casting process—from creating character breakdowns to scheduling auditions and negotiating talent agreements—giving you access to exactly the right talent for every role.
Our approach combines deep knowledge of New York and European talent markets with efficient audition management and professional representation. Whether you're casting lead actors for a feature film, models for a commercial, or background talent for crowd scenes, we ensure each casting decision strengthens your production.
We give your production access to professional audition facilities in New York, remote audition capabilities for international directors, and comprehensive talent coordination from first contact through wrap. Our casting services include complete talent management, contract negotiations, work permits for non-EU talent, and on-set talent support that ensures smooth production days.
Capabilities
Comprehensive Casting Solutions
Expert casting directors connecting productions with perfect talent. Comprehensive casting services for films, commercials, TV series, and digital content with extensive talent databases and professional audition processes.
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Actor Casting
- Lead role casting
- Supporting character selection
- Background talent coordination
- Child actor specialists
- International talent sourcing
Perfect Performances
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Model Casting
- Fashion model selection
- Commercial model casting
- Lifestyle model coordination
- Product demonstration talent
- Brand ambassador casting
Visual Appeal
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Extras & Background
- Crowd scene coordination
- Period-specific extras
- Specialized background talent
- Cultural authenticity casting
- Large group management
Authentic Atmosphere
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Voice Talent
- Voice-over artist casting
- Narrator selection
- Character voice matching
- Multi-language voice talent
- Audio commercial casting
Perfect Voice Match
How We Work With You
Our casting process is designed to give you curated talent options that match your creative vision while we handle all administrative and logistical complexity. From initial character breakdowns to final contracts, we manage every aspect of talent acquisition so you can focus on directing performances.
Requirements Analysis
We analyze your script, character descriptions, and creative references to understand exactly what talent you need. Our casting directors create detailed character breakdowns and establish your timeline and budget parameters.
Talent Search & Pre-Screening
We search our database and networks to identify candidates matching your requirements, then pre-screen talent through preliminary interviews and audition submissions. You receive only the strongest candidates—typically 3-5 options per role.
Auditions & Selection
We coordinate audition sessions at our NYC facilities or via remote video platforms, recording all auditions professionally for your review. Our team manages scheduling, provides audition materials to talent, and facilitates callback sessions.
Contracts & Coordination
We negotiate talent agreements, secure necessary work permits for international talent, and coordinate all pre-production requirements including wardrobe fittings and rehearsals. You receive confirmed, contract-secured talent ready for shoot day.
Throughout casting, your dedicated casting director provides regular updates on search progress, emerging talent options, and any scheduling considerations. We accommodate last-minute changes and offer emergency replacement services if talent becomes unavailable.
Professional Casting Expertise
Experienced casting directors with extensive talent networks and proven track record in discovering and managing talent for productions of all scales.
Talent Database & Sourcing
Comprehensive Talent Database
Over 5,000 registered actors, models, and performers across New York and Europe. Advanced search capabilities by age, ethnicity, language skills, special abilities, and experience level. International talent sourcing through global casting networks and agency partnerships.
Audition Process & Management
Professional audition facilities with high-quality recording equipment, multiple audition rooms, and live streaming capabilities for remote client participation. Structured audition processes including initial screenings, callback sessions, and chemistry reads.
Talent Coordination & Support
Full talent management including contract negotiations, talent releases, scheduling coordination, and on-set support. Travel arrangements for out-of-town talent, accommodation booking, and transportation management.
Casting Statistics
Why Us
Why Choose Fixers in New York for Casting
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Expert Casting Directors
Award-winning casting directors with deep connections across New York's legendary talent ecosystem, including Broadway performers, SAG-AFTRA members, and talent represented by major agencies like CAA, WME, and UTA.
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Cultural Authenticity
Specialized expertise in casting from New York's extraordinarily diverse population — over 800 languages spoken — with access to performers of virtually every ethnicity, age, and type, making any casting requirement achievable.
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Rapid Response
24-hour casting response times with emergency casting services available for urgent production requirements.
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Production Integration
Seamless integration with production workflows including scheduling, contracts, talent releases, and on-set talent management.
On Location
Talent sourced through SAG-AFTRA, Broadway, and the city's deepest agency networks
Here is how the work lines up. Casting in New York reaches into the deepest English-language talent pool in the world. Our coordinators know the exact routes producers need to access it. Productions move between the SAG-AFTRA New York membership, Actors' Equity performers crossing over from Broadway and Off-Broadway runs, Juilliard and NYU Tisch graduates working through Innovative Artists and Abrams, and the lineage of New York character actors shaped by Sidney Lumet, Scorsese, Spike Lee, and the Safdie brothers.
We coordinate auditions in Midtown casting suites, Tribeca Film Center, and Williamsburg studios, draw on talent recognised at Tribeca Film Festival, NYFF, and BAM, and tap into a background community that reflects the more than 800 languages spoken across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. Children's casting through licensed New York State child actors rules, voice talent for the city's commercial post houses, and authenticity casting for stories rooted in Harlem, Crown Heights, Astoria, or the Lower East Side all run through the same lined up workflow.
Our process begins with a character breakdown shaped to SAG-AFTRA and Actors' Equity collective agreements, then moves into a structured search across the major agencies — CAA, WME, UTA, Gersh, Innovative — plus the independent managers and self-tapes platforms where breakout talent surfaces. Shortlists often reach three to five candidates per role within forty-eight hours. We host auditions at our Manhattan and Brooklyn facilities or via remote video for global directors casting from overseas.
Sessions are recorded, callbacks are scheduled around Broadway matinee and evening calls that lock prime stage actors, and offers are agreed through agencies in line with New York entertainment-law conventions and HBO/Netflix/Apple TV+ deal patterns. Work permits for global performers, wardrobe fittings, and rehearsal logistics fold into the same workflow, so producers reach the first call sheet with contract-secured cast ready for the pace New York sets are known for.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Essential information for planning your casting project in New York.
What's included in professional casting services?
Comprehensive casting solutions including talent database access, audition coordination, and professional casting direction. Complete talent management from initial casting calls through final selection, contract negotiation, and talent release management. Audition facility provision, recording services, and client consultation throughout the casting process.
How long does the casting process typically take?
Standard casting process takes 5-10 days for lead roles, 3-5 days for supporting characters, and 1-3 days for background talent. Rush casting available with 24-48 hour turnaround for urgent requirements. Complex character casting or specialized talent may require 2-3 weeks.
Do you provide international talent and cultural authenticity casting?
Extensive international talent networks with cultural authenticity specialists and ethnic casting expertise. Multi-language casting capabilities and cultural consultant coordination across all New York regions. International talent visa assistance, travel coordination, and accommodation arrangements.
Can you handle large-scale casting for crowd scenes and extras?
Professional crowd casting and extras coordination for productions of all scales. Mass casting events, background talent management, and crowd scene coordination. Specialized extras casting including period-specific, cultural, and technical skill requirements.
Do you provide on-set talent management and coordination?
Complete on-set talent management including scheduling coordination, talent welfare, and professional representation. Wardrobe coordination, makeup scheduling, and talent transportation arrangements. Contract management, payment coordination, and talent relations throughout production.
Related Services
Productions in New York that need this often pair it with Talent Coordination Services, Union & Non-Union Talent Management, and Voiceover Casting Services for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Pre-Production Services and Storyboard Artist.
On Set
Ready to Find Perfect Talent?
Professional casting services that connect productions with perfect talent through comprehensive databases, expert casting direction, and seamless talent management.