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.
'Bio Dating' (Working Title)'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Kevin (supporting, male, 40-50)
--- Zach (day player, male, 20-29)
--- Rahul (lead, male, 20-28)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Singularity'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Delivery Person (supporting, 18-40)
--- Alan (lead, male, 30-45)
--- Young Evelyn (supporting, female, 9-13)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here
'Next American Sports Pro'
- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Co-Host (models, female, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the reality TV show here
'"Boomtown" DocuFilm'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Newspaper Print men late 1960's- early 70's (background extra, 25-65)
--- George Dorsey, News Reporter (supporting, male, 18-30)
--- Senator Millard Tydings, Statesman (supporting, male, 45-60)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here
'Contact'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Clark (lead, male, 30-45)
--- Avery (supporting, male, 30-45)
- Average hourly rate: $21
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here
'Alan Wake' Untitled Short Fan Film'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Detective Mark Taylor (lead, male, 24-47)
--- Detective Collins (lead, 33-53)
--- Jacob Harris (lead, male, 31-60)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here
'Camp Triple Moon'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ensemble 1, Male (chorus ensemble, male, 18-25)
--- Ensemble 1, Female (chorus ensemble, female, 18-25)
--- Ensemble 2, Male (supporting, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the feature film here
'The Shop'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Simone (supporting, female, 18-25)
--- Emma (day player, female, 80-100)
- Average hourly rate: $31
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here
'Video Editor'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Video Editor (crew, 18-99)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here
'Bust!'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lloyd (supporting, male, 35-50)
--- Clarissa (supporting, female, 25-35)
--- Ramone (lead, male, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Lowball'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Max (lead, 25-35)
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C., New York City,
- Learn more about the feature film here
'South River Currents, Watershed Education Video'
- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Host (lead, 21-100)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: Staunton, Virginia
- Learn more about the documentary series here
'Christmas Movie'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Key PA (crew)
--- Sound Mixer (crew)
--- 2nd AC (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Upper Marlboro, Maryland
- Learn more about the feature film here
'Telling'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Dan (supporting, male, 26-35)
- Average hourly rate: $83
- Casting locations: Norfolk, Virginia
- Learn more about the short film here