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 and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Killing Spree'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mira (lead, female, 19-32)
--- Jason (supporting, male, 20-31)
--- Uber Driver (supporting, male, 30-50)
- Roles pay up to: $115
- Casting locations: Woodbridge, VA; Lorton, VA; Richmond, VA; Springfield, VA; Alexandria, VA
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Ideas from The Shelf'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Alayah (lead, female, trans female, 18-29)
--- Book Spirit/Shadow (background / extra, 18-35)
- Roles pay up to: $50
- Casting locations: Dundalk, MD; Baltimore, MD; White Marsh, MD; Essex, MD; Parkville, MD
- Learn more about the student film here

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'How to Stay'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Katie (lead, female, 28-40)
- Roles pay up to: $150
- Casting locations: Hanover, PA; New York, NY; Baltimore, MD; Washington, DC
- Learn more about the short film here

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'For Nicole'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Nicole Casper-Winter (lead, female, 24-30)
--- Seth Winter (supporting, male, 7-10)
--- Nathan (supporting, male, 7-10)
- Roles pay up to: $150
- Casting locations: Beverly Hills, CA; Philadelphia, PA; Baltimore, MD; Washington, DC; New York City, NY
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Call'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Keira (supporting, female, 20-33)
- Roles pay up to: $100
- Casting locations: Woodbridge, VA; Washington, DC; Alexandria, VA; Springfield, VA; Baltimore, MD
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Orphan' or 'Soul's Sharp,' Working Titles

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- The Orphan (lead, male, trans male, 14-28)
- Casting locations: New York City, NY; Baltimore, MD; Philadelphia, PA; Washington, DC; Richmond, VA
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Luckiest Fool On Earth'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Tyler Goon (lead, male, 21-35)
- Roles pay up to: $1,050
- Casting locations: Westminster, MD; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Baltimore, MD; Washington, DC
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Too Late For Dreaming'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Police Officer (2–4 Roles) (day player, male, 20-50)
- Roles pay up to: $50
- Casting locations: Baltimore, MD
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Search'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Taurus (supporting, male, 23-27)
- Casting locations: Chantilly, VA; Washington, DC; Baltimore, MD; Herndon, VA; Reston, VA
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Me and My Daddy'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mish (lead, male, 6-11)
--- Jay (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Cindy (supporting, female, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $4,900
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; Louisville, KY; Lexington, KY; Bowling Green, KY
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Pack Rat'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Noah (lead, male, 30-35)
--- Charlene (lead, female, 25-30)
--- Quincy (supporting, 40-50)
- Roles pay up to: $14,388
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Couples Competition Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Engaged Couples (real people, 21-35)
- Roles pay up to: $1,750
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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Nationwide Game Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Game Show Contestants (real people, all genders, 18-60)
- Roles pay up to: $2,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'The Pack Rat'

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'The Ladybugz' Pilot

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Fiona The Secretary (supporting, female, 22-29)
- Roles pay up to: $900
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here