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

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April 16, 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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'M.M. Investigations'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Micah Mensah (lead, female, male, 30-50)
--- Grace (supporting, female, 22-35)
--- Delia (supporting, female, 22-40)
- Average hourly rate: $14
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Serenity'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Sound Mixer (crew)
--- Boss (supporting, male, 30-60)
--- Ace (lead, male, 21-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Exit Row II Unraveled'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Janae Miles (day player, female, 8-8)
--- Brianna Dade (day player, female, 4-5)
--- Young Duke (day player), (day player, male, 5-6)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'QC'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Comedian 1 (lead, 18-75)
--- Comedian 2 (lead, 18-75)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the scripted show 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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'Family Secrets'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jen (supporting, female, 28-35)
--- Book Store Owner (supporting, male, 40-100)
--- Tina (supporting, female, 35-50)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- 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)
--- Sam (Older) (lead, female, 23-26)
--- Yahara (Young) (lead, female, 14-16)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film 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: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Untitled Feature Film'

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

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'The Girl With No Talent'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Charlotte (lead, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- 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 Braxton's: The First Family' Season 2'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Donavan Bryant (supporting, male, 21-40)
--- Kehlani Braxton (supporting, female, 25-40)
--- Corey Grainger (supporting, male, 21-35)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Baltimore, Maryland
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Illusions'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mollie (supporting, female, 30-45)
--- Bobby (lead, male, 18-23)
--- Michael (supporting, male, 35-50)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Cockeysville, Maryland
- Learn more about the feature film here

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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, Maryland
- Learn more about the short film here