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Movies and TV shows casting in Maryland

April 16, 2025
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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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'Body Transformation'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jamila (supporting, female, 22-25)
--- Joyce (lead, female, 21-23)
--- Coach (supporting, female, 40-55)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Baltimore
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Faith-Based Short Film'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Hope (lead, female, 14-19)
- Average hourly rate: $10
- Casting locations: Bowie, Capitol Heights
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Perfect Mixx'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Contestant (lead, male, 21-45)
--- Featured Guest (lead, female, 21-45)
--- The Featured Guest (, female, 21-65)
- Average hourly rate: $33
- Casting locations: Baltimore
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'Lana'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- The Man (supporting, male, non-binary, trans male, 24-40)
--- Lana (lead, female, non-binary, trans female, 25-60)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Maryland City
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Three Sisters,' Actors and Crew'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Tala (lead, female, 20-29)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Baltimore
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'After Church is Over'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Karen Thomas (lead, female, 35-45)
--- Dewayne Dickerson (lead, male, 40-55)
--- Darlene Anderson (lead, female, 30-50)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations:
- Learn more about the scripted show 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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'Sanctorium'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Hostage (supporting, male, 40-60)
--- Michael (lead, male, 35-60)
--- Child (supporting, male, 10-14)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: Baltimore
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Warlock Jock'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Wilton (supporting, male, 18-30)
--- Sam (supporting, male, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $38
- Casting locations: Glen Burnie
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Room for You'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ellie (lead, 10-15)
--- Ray (lead, female, 10-15)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Baltimore, Bethesda, Clarksburg, Silver Spring
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Untitled Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Will (supporting, male, 18-29)
--- Henry (supporting, male, 21-45)
- Average hourly rate: $16
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Eagle'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Victor Deming (lead, 24-60)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Challenges of Circumstances'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Kayla (lead, female, 18-30)
--- Zack (supporting, male, 25-50)
--- Manny (supporting, male, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Flash in the Pan' Web Series'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Izad (supporting, male, 35-45)
--- Carl (supporting, male, 55-65)
--- Wendy (supporting, female, 55-65)
- Average hourly rate: $21
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Untitled Short Film'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Actor (lead, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $40
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Learn more about the short film here

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