
Movies and TV shows casting in Washington
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, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

'HBD, i hope ur nightmares come tru'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Kylie (lead, female, 22-28)
--- Vinicius (lead, male, 22-28)
--- Gaffer (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $15
- Casting locations: Seattle, Federal Way, Bremerton, Silverdale, Poulsbo
- Learn more about the short film here

'Vertical Mini-Drama Series'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Will (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Sasha (lead, female, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $106
- Casting locations: Seattle
- Learn more about the scripted show here

'The Absence of Violet,' Producer'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lead Producer (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Gig Harbor, Seattle
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Roots of a Cedar Tree'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ari (supporting, female, 6-12)
--- Lyn (lead, female, 27-38)
- Average hourly rate: $18
- Casting locations: Olympia, Seattle
- Learn more about the short film here

'Glass Stars' - LIVE!'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Bruce Boyd (supporting, 50-65)
--- Reverend Neil Chandler (supporting, male, 50-100)
--- Sound Technician (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Seattle
- Learn more about the scripted show here

'Call This Land Mother'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Leya (lead, female, 16-26)
--- Tim Duffy (Older) (lead, male, 40-70)
--- Tim Duffy (Younger) (lead, male, 16-26)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, Seattle, Bellingham
- Learn more about the short film here

'Mike Is The Worst, Episode 5'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Riley (supporting, male, 30-100)
--- Nina Lobeck (supporting, female, 45-55)
--- Isabelle (supporting, female, 45-55)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: Federal Way
- Learn more about the short film here

'YouTube Sports Series, Military Veteran'
- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Army Veteran (supporting, 18-100)
- Average hourly rate: $83
- Casting locations: Seattle
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

'The Perfect Partner'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Eve-9 (Eve) (lead, female, 25-50)
--- Lyra-5 (lead, female, 25-40)
--- Sasha-X (lead, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Seattle
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Where's Malcolm?'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mr. Thomas Teacher (supporting, male, 30-60)
--- Waldo (lead, male, 18-24)
--- Malcolm (supporting, male, 18-24)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Seattle
- Learn more about the short film here

'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here