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 attention 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., nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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Horror Feature Film

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Marley (lead, male, 40-70)
--- Leonard (lead, male, 25-40)
--- Khalil (lead, male, 18-26)
- Roles pay up to: $1,400
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Stand up for women's rights!!!

- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Woman Supporter (real people, female, 18+)
--- Male Supporter (real people, male, 18+)
--- Drummers (real people, 18+)
- Roles pay up to: $150
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the documentary here

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'For Nicole'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Nicole Casper-Winter (lead, female, 24-30)
--- Seth Winter (supporting, male, 7-10)
--- Nathan (supporting, male, 7-10)
- Roles pay up to: $150
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Late Night Show, In-Studio Audience

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Live Audience Member (background / extra, 18-70)
- Roles pay up to: $640
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'Chingu'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Lily (lead, female, 21-35)
- Roles pay up to: $1,000
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

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Summers Silence

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Summer (lead, 30-39)
--- Constance (supporting, 30-39)
--- Rebecca (supporting, 18-99)
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Luckiest Fool On Earth'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Tyler Goon (lead, male, 21-35)
- Roles pay up to: $1,050
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Pack Rat'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Noah (lead, male, 30-35)
--- Charlene (lead, female, 25-30)
--- Quincy (supporting, 40-50)
- Roles pay up to: $14,388
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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Couples Competition Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Engaged Couples (real people, 21-35)
- Roles pay up to: $1,750
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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Nationwide Game Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Game Show Contestants (real people, all genders, 18-60)
- Roles pay up to: $2,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'The Pack Rat'

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'The Ladybugz' Pilot

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Fiona The Secretary (supporting, female, 22-29)
- Roles pay up to: $900
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Lyonesse Trilogy: Salt Kiss, Honey Cut, Bitter Burn'

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Mark Trevena (lead, male, 30-35)
--- Tristan Thomas (lead, male, 20-25)
--- Isolde Laurence (lead, female, 18-22)
- Roles pay up to: $20,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here