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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'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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'This Is My Body'

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

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Chenel White (lead, female, 23-32)
--- Wark Harlan (lead, male, 26-40)
--- Tyrel (lead, male, 20-40)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the feature 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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'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 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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'A Long Road Ahead'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Karen Thompson (lead, 30-40)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film 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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'Comedy Feature Film, Crew'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Location Scout (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $46
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C., New York City
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Spider-Man: Fallout,' Fan-Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Extras (background extra, 10-70)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Casting Adults 21+ for Reality Competition Series – 4 Days of Filming in Maryland'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- field producers (crew)
--- Wild Cards (, 21-42)
- Average hourly rate: $21
- Casting locations: Bowie, Maryland
- Learn more about the reality TV show 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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'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