Movies and TV Shows Casting in Washington, D.C.

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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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'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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'Ciao Sommer'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Hayley (day player, female, 14-17)
--- Jordan (day player, female, 14-17)
--- Mark (lead, male, 45-55)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

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'James'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Teacher (day player, 35-50)
--- Paul (supporting, male, 18-20)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Room for You'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ellie (child) (lead, female, 10-15)
--- Ellie (adult) (lead, female, 28-40)
--- Ray (adult) (lead, female, 28-40)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

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'First Lades of Faith,' A DMS Studios Reality Show'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Staff (crew)
--- First Lady (, female, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'Inheritance'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Makeup/SFX+Costume (crew)
--- Location Sound Recorder/Mixer (crew)
--- Farooq (supporting, male, 30-40)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Custody'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Joe (supporting, male, 30-40)
--- Patty (lead, female, 30-40)
--- Federal Marshall (day player, 21-35)
- Average hourly rate: $21
- 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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'This Is My Body'

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

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'The Tell-Tale Heart'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- The Narrator (lead, male, 25-40)
--- Inspector Roth (supporting, male, 40-55)
--- Inspector Wilson (supporting, male, 35-45)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Ceremony'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Bartender (supporting, male, 25-35)
--- Bar Extra (supporting, male, 25-35)
--- Jade (lead, female, 25-37)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Baltimore, Maryland
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The BA'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Arie (supporting, 18-25)
--- Amy (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Hunter (supporting, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Baltimore, Maryland
- 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, Maryland
- Learn more about the reality TV show here