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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'Armor Of God'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Congressman Tom Stokes (lead, male, 35-50)
--- Tara (supporting, female, 30-45)
--- Renée (supporting, female, 25-30)
- Roles pay up to: $800
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Shadow of the Dragon' Escape Room Video

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- The Princess (lead, female, 18-30)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Tantrums' Student Music Video

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Normani (lead, female, 18-35)
--- James (supporting, male, 18-35)
--- Tempter/ress and Background Dancer (models, 18-35)
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the student film here

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'The Lake of Shine and Gloom'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Argent (lead, male, 20-35)
--- Tian (lead, male, 48-65)
--- Ned (lead, male, 30-50)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Saving for Later'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Moe (lead, male, 23-32)
--- Aaliyah (lead, female, 22-30)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

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'The Thin Place'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Dan (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Alethia (lead, female, 25-35)
--- Chris (supporting, male, 30-35)
- Roles pay up to: $5,040
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Past Lives' Scene Study

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Nora (lead, female, 25+)
--- Arthur (lead, male, 25+)
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the student film here

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'72 Whaler'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Hayes (lead, male, 20-28)
--- Quinn (supporting, female, 19-28)
--- Jim (supporting, male, 60-75)
- Roles pay up to: $6,600
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Taco Man'

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Tony (lead, male, 35-45)
--- Aurora ("Rori") (lead, female, 18-22)
- Roles pay up to: $1,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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Reality, Couples Who Are Dating or Engaged

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Couples Who Are Dating or Engaged (lead, 25-35)
- Roles pay up to: $16,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'72 Whaler'

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'Second Serve'

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Kevin White (lead, male, 18-24)
- Roles pay up to: $2,800
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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'The Intelligence Brief'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Lead Anchor (lead, female, 18-39)
- Roles pay up to: $90,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here