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

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June 25, 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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'Spiritual Wickedness in High Places'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Eleanor (lead, female, 18-100)
--- Deacon Robert (lead, male, 30-100)
--- Director of Photography (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Sophia Was Here'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- John (lead, male, 18-100)
--- Producer (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Life of Hasan: (or) 5 Moments of Love'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Stan (supporting, male, 25-40)
--- Paula (lead, female, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $10
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Hybrid Doc-Short Film'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Young Black Woman (supporting, female, 18-30)
--- Young Black Man (supporting, male, 18-30)
--- Young Kid (supporting, male, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

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'A Date Story'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Storyteller (, male, 18-45)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Dogwood'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Post Production VFX artist (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Book of Nemo'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Red Leader (day player, 25-60)
--- Blue Leader (day player, 24-60)
--- Unconscious Child (day player, 6-14)
- Average hourly rate: $13
- 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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'Interview'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Interviewee (lead, female, 22-28)
--- Interviewer (supporting, male, 37-56)
--- Production Assistant (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $10
- 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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'Lowball'

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

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'Progeny,' Lead Roles - Nationwide Casting'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Emily Keith (lead, female, 20-35)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Milk and Cookies'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Tina (lead, female, 18-26)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Woodbridge, Virginia
- Learn more about the short film here

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'fdsajkl (yes that is the real title)'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Adult Advertisement Narrator(s) (voiceover, 18-100)
--- Marcus (supporting, male, 20-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Richmond, Virginia
- Learn more about the short film here

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'P.K. & SUNSHINE'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Sunshine (lead, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Clinton, Maryland
- Learn more about the feature film here

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