Movies and TV Shows Casting in Maryland

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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.

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'Amara'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Security Guard One (Jimmy) (supporting, male, 18-40)
--- Bri (supporting, female, 18-35)
--- Security Guard Two (Terrance) (supporting, male, 18-40)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Baltimore, Silver Spring, Riverdale
- Learn more about the short film here

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'StripIt'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Social Media Skit Actors (lead, 20-60)
--- Film Crew and Content Editor (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Silver Spring
- Learn more about the short film here

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'After Church is Over'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Karen Thomas (lead, female, 35-45)
--- Cassidy Henderson (lead, female, 35-40)
--- Dewayne Dickerson (lead, male, 40-55)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations:
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'The BA'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Arie (supporting, 18-25)
--- Amy (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Hunter (supporting, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Baltimore
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Untitled Found Footage Project'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Police Officer (day player, male, 30-100)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: Aberdeen
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Shades'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Kaleisha (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Shammuel (supporting, male, 40-50)
--- Obinna (supporting, male, 35-50)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Baltimore
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Late Night Show Audience'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Live Audience Member (background extra, 18-70)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Silver Spring
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'The Body'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Ian Brody (lead, male, 40-50)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Baltimore, Westminster
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Dig Up Your Darlings' [TIME SENSITIVE CREW CALL]'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- 1st AC (crew)
--- Nadia (supporting, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, 18-35)
--- Melly (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, trans male, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Silver Spring
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Painting the Lake'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Joni (lead, female, 20-35)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Echoes of Dread'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Samantha (lead, female, 18-35)
--- Reuben (lead, male, 18-35)
--- Norman (lead, male, 40-65)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Falls Church, Virginia
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Steadfast'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (supporting, female, 25-30)
--- Bob (day player, male, 40-50)
--- Claire (models, female, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $26
- Casting locations: Williamsport, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'A Thanksgiving Murder'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- David (lead, male, 30-38)
--- Deon (supporting, 30-38)
--- Adrienne (supporting, 30-40)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here