Movies and TV shows casting in Maryland
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. Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in Maryland, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
'Stand Up'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jasmine (supporting, female, 20-25)
--- Anna (supporting, female, 20-25)
--- Jackie (lead, male, 20-26)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Baltimore
- Learn more about the short film here
'Guess That Home Price,' Real People Casting'
- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Home Shopping- Couple 1 (lead, female, male, 25-65)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Silver Spring, Upper Marlboro, Bowie, Hyattsville, Greenbelt
- Learn more about the reality TV show here
'Distance'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Video Editor (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Baltimore
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'The House with No Attic'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Young Holly (supporting, female, 15-16)
--- James (supporting, male, 45-49)
--- Connie (supporting, female, 12-13)
- Average hourly rate: $13
- Casting locations: Baltimore
- Learn more about the short film here
'Miami Viral Talk Show'
- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Bartender (supporting, male, 48-70)
- Average hourly rate: $58
- Casting locations: Baltimore
- Learn more about the reality TV show here
'Fisher Girl'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Sky (lead, female, 7-12)
--- Leroy (supporting, male, 8-12)
--- Terry (supporting, male, 7-12)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Baltimore
- Learn more about the short film here
'After Church is Over'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Karen Thomas (lead, female, 35-45)
--- Dewayne Dickerson (lead, male, 40-55)
--- Cassidy Henderson (lead, female, 35-40)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations:
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Pop The Balloon'
- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Participant (supporting, 25-42)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: Silver Spring
- Learn more about the reality TV show here
'(PHASE 2 Filming of the Movie) STOLEN INNOCENCE'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- ELLIOTT (day player, male, 28-34)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: District Heights
- Learn more about the feature film here
'LIFE' Working Title'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Duke (lead, male, 20-30)
--- Irie (supporting, female, 20-30)
--- Wade (supporting, 20-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Baltimore
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'A Grim Descendant'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Viotelphenia Macromose (lead, female, 24-34)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Feederville'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lead Role - 80s College Students (lead, 18-26)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here
'30 For 30,' Sound Designer/Composer'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Sound Designer/Composer (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Sacred Grounds'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Gail (supporting, female, 20-25)
--- Thomas (supporting, male, 19-25)
--- Rambo (supporting, male, 25-30)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Scranton, Pennsylvania; Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania; Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Knock Knock Run'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mel (lead, female, 13-19)
--- Taylor (lead, male, 13-19)
--- Miles (lead, male, 13-19)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Wilmington, Delaware; Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here
