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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'The Last Call'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Maya (lead, female, 21-35)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, PA; New York, NY; Washington, DC; Baltimore, MD
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Dead at Midnight'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jenna Cross (lead, female, 25-35)
--- Hugh Cross (supporting, male, 35-45)
--- David Miller (supporting, male, 30-40)
- Roles pay up to: $1,000
- Casting locations: Baltimore, MD; Washington, DC
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Sense of Sight'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Micky (lead, male, 35-60)
--- Mary (lead, female, 35-55)
--- Jack (supporting, male, 6-14)
- Roles pay up to: $500
- Casting locations: Ashburn, VA; New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; Chicago, IL
- 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 Offering'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Trevor Harris (30 Years Old) (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Joyce (30 Years Old) (lead, female, 25-36)
--- Violet Harris (7 Years Old) (lead, female, 6-12)
- Roles pay up to: $2,000
- Casting locations: Auditions: Feb 25, 2026 in Washington, DC
- Learn more about the student film here

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'The Thin Place'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Dan (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Alethia (lead, female, 25-35)
--- Chris (supporting, male, 30-35)
- Roles pay up to: $5,040
- Casting locations: Auditions: Feb 28, 2026 in Lynchburg, VA; Mar 7, 2026 in Lynchburg, VA
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Acting & Vocal Coach

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Acting/Vocal Coach (lead, 18+)
- Roles pay up to: $450
- Casting locations: Towson, MD; Baltimore, MD; Owings Mills, MD; Bel Air, MD; Glen Burnie, MD
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Josh's Help Desk'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Matt (lead, male, 18+)
- Roles pay up to: $250
- Casting locations: Philadelphia, PA; New York City, NY; Baltimore, MD
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'25 Words or Less'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Teams Of Two Real Friends (real people, 18+)
- Casting locations: New York, NY; Boston, MA; Jersey City, NJ; Hoboken, NJ; Scranton, PA
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'The Shepherd'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Background Extra (background / extra, 18+)
--- Guatemalan Background Extra (background / extra, 18+)
- Casting locations: Gettysburg, PA; Lancaster, PA; Harrisburg, PA; York, PA; Chambersburg, PA
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Microdrama China

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Amber Scott (lead, female, 18-22)
- Roles pay up to: $800
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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'Married a Dummy'

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Noah Carter (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Amelia Dawson (lead, female, 20-30)
- Roles pay up to: $9,600
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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'Painted with L.O.V.E.'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lilly (lead, female, 22-30)
--- Patrick Jones (lead, 25-35)
--- Lois (supporting, female, 22-30)
- Roles pay up to: $10,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Indie Drama Feature Project

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- James (supporting, male, 30-55)
--- Penny (supporting, female, 9-12)
--- Bully Kid (day player, male, 4-6)
- Roles pay up to: $3,488
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Summer of Your Life'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Single Hot Leading Man (real people, male, 25-31)
- Roles pay up to: $4,000
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here