Movies and TV shows casting in Washington, D.C.

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March 26, 2025

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Movies and TV shows casting in Washington, D.C.

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 Washington, D.C., neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'Local Feature Film, Crew'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Costume/Wardrobe Manager (crew)
--- Script Supervisor (crew)
--- Driver (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $14
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Travel Show Across USA, Female Host'

- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Principal Host (lead, female, 21-30)
- Average hourly rate: $27
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the documentary series here

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'See It, Be It'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Camera Operator (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Inheritance'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Makeup/SFX+Costume (crew)
--- Location Sound Recorder/Mixer (crew)
--- Production Designer (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'This Is My Body'

- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Documentary Subject (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, trans female, trans male, 21-100)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the documentary here

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'The Black Side of the River'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Harriet (lead, female, 18-20)
--- Mami Wata (supporting, 30-35)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Pretty, Petty, Toxic'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Sam (Younger) (lead, female, 14-16)
--- School Teacher (supporting, 30-40)
--- Sam (Older) (lead, female, 23-26)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

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'S.O.S'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- SOS (lead, male, 25-40)
--- Angela (supporting, female, 25-35)
--- Evan (lead, male, 30-36)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Reality Show Editors'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Video Editor (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'Take My Hand'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Tom (lead, male, 30-45)
--- Beulah (lead, female, 20-40)
--- Father (supporting, male, 30-45)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Untitled Feature Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Caroline (lead, female, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $43
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature 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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'The Eagle'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ellie Hope (lead, female, 15-24)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'A Real One,' Houston, Miami, Atlanta, Richmond'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Single Person Looking for Love (lead, female, male, 55-100)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: Richmond, Virginia
- Learn more about the reality TV 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, Maryland
- Learn more about the feature 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, Maryland
- Learn more about the reality TV show here