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Casting Services
Professional casting for actors, models, and extras across all production types.
Casting services find, audition, and pick performers for a production's speaking roles, background, and specialty parts. New York \u2014 alongside Los Angeles, the world's top talent market \u2014 gives unmatched casting depth. That depth flows from SAG-AFTRA membership, Broadway's legendary performer pool, Juilliard and Tisch graduates, and the thousands of working actors who call New York home.
We run casting across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, from talent searches to audition space booking and session management. Our team connects you with New York casting directors who know the city's vast talent ecosystem. They reach Broadway performers, Actors' Equity members, commercial talent, voiceover artists, and the varied 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 study your script, character notes, and creative references to pin down exactly what talent you need. Our casting directors then build detailed character breakdowns and set your timeline and budget.
Talent Search & Pre-Screening
We search our database and networks to find candidates who match your needs, then pre-screen them through early interviews and audition submissions. You get only the strongest candidates, usually 3-5 options per role.
Auditions & Selection
We run audition sessions at our NYC facilities or by remote video, and we record every audition cleanly for your review. Our team handles scheduling, sends audition materials to talent, and runs the callback sessions.
Contracts & Coordination
We negotiate talent agreements, secure the work permits global talent needs, and arrange every pre-production detail, including wardrobe fittings and rehearsals. You get 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
Our award-winning casting directors hold deep ties across New York's legendary talent ecosystem, which spans Broadway performers, SAG-AFTRA members, and talent at major agencies like CAA, WME, and UTA.
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Cultural Authenticity
We hold deep skill in casting from New York's richly varied population, where more than 800 languages are spoken, so we can reach performers of nearly every ethnicity, age, and type and meet any casting need.
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Rapid Response
We respond on casting within 24 hours and keep emergency casting ready for urgent production needs.
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Production Integration
We fit smoothly into production workflows, covering scheduling, contracts, talent releases, and on-set talent management.
On Location
Talent sourced through SAG-AFTRA, Broadway, and the city's deepest agency networks
Casting in New York reaches the deepest English-language talent pool in the world, and our coordinators know the exact routes producers need to tap it. Productions move between the SAG-AFTRA New York membership, Actors' Equity performers crossing over from Broadway and Off-Broadway runs, and Juilliard and NYU Tisch graduates working through Innovative Artists and Abrams. They also draw on the lineage of New York character actors shaped by Sidney Lumet, Scorsese, Spike Lee, and the Safdie brothers.
We set up auditions in Midtown casting suites, the Tribeca Film Center, and Williamsburg studios. Our team draws on talent praised at the Tribeca Film Festival, NYFF, and BAM, and taps a background community that mirrors the more than 800 languages spoken across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. The same steady workflow covers children's casting under licensed New York State child actor 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.
Our process starts with a character breakdown shaped to SAG-AFTRA and Actors' Equity collective agreements. It then moves into a structured search across the major agencies, including CAA, WME, UTA, Gersh, and Innovative, plus the independent managers and self-tape 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 by remote video for global directors casting from overseas.
We record every session and schedule callbacks around Broadway matinee and evening calls that lock prime stage actors. Deals are agreed through agencies in line with New York entertainment-law norms and HBO, Netflix, and 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 a 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?
We deliver full casting, with talent database access, audition planning, and pro casting direction. Our team manages talent from the first casting calls through final selection, contract deal-making, and talent releases. We also provide audition facilities, recording services, and client consultation across the whole casting process.
How long does the casting process typically take?
A standard casting process takes 5-10 days for lead roles, 3-5 days for supporting characters, and 1-3 days for background talent. We offer rush casting with a 24-48 hour turnaround for urgent needs. Tricky character casting or special talent may need 2-3 weeks.
Do you provide international talent and cultural authenticity casting?
We draw on broad global talent networks, with authenticity pros and deep ethnic casting skill. Our team casts in many languages and brings in cultural consultants across all New York regions. We also handle visa help, travel planning, and lodging for global talent.
Can you handle large-scale casting for crowd scenes and extras?
We plan pro crowd casting and extras for shoots of every scale. Our team runs mass casting events, manages background talent, and maps out crowd scenes. We also cast special extras for period, cultural, and tech skill needs.
Do you provide on-set talent management and coordination?
We handle full on-set talent management, with scheduling, talent welfare, and pro representation. Our team plans wardrobe, books makeup slots, and arranges talent transport. We also manage contracts, payments, and talent relations across 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
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Professional casting services that connect productions with perfect talent through comprehensive databases, expert casting direction, and seamless talent management.