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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'Invisible Lines'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mason (supporting, male, 30-60)
- Roles pay up to: $300
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short 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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'Silen'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Gangsters (background / extra, male, 38-48)
--- Café Extras (background / extra, 35-45)
--- Office staff (background / extra, 21-70)
- Roles pay up to: $115
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Bus Stop'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Person at Bus Stop (lead, all genders, 60+)
- Roles pay up to: $80
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the student film here

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'Killing Spree'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mira (lead, female, 19-32)
--- Jason (supporting, male, 20-31)
--- Uber Driver (supporting, male, 30-50)
- Roles pay up to: $115
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

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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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Untitled Black Mirror Style Sci-fi Short Film, Actors and Crew

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Nova (lead, female, 18-28)
--- Alex (lead, male, 18-28)
- Roles pay up to: $600
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Disputes'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Couples (lead, 18+)
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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High-Impact Vertical Drama Series

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Lead Female (lead, female, 18-35)
--- Lead Male (lead, male, 18-40)
- Roles pay up to: $6,400
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series here

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'Somershire'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lucy (supporting, female, 28-35)
--- Monica (supporting, female, 55-65)
--- Ozzie (supporting, male, 65-70)
- Roles pay up to: $747
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Blood & Betrayal'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Dustin (lead, male, 21-48)
--- Luca (lead, male, 21-38)
- Roles pay up to: $3,200
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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DemonCode

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- MAX (supporting, male, 50-60)
--- SAUL (supporting, male, 50-60)
--- VICTOR (lead, male, 30-45)
- Roles pay up to: $2,400
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film 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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'Boyfriends'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ed (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Dante (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Cindy (supporting, female, 40-60)
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here