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 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.

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'Sports Comedy Short Film'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Tyler (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Hotel Worker (supporting, 25-60)
--- Greg (lead, 25-40)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Virtual Reality Care Training Program'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Lead Caregiver (Host/Teacher/Trainer) (lead, female, 28-50)
--- Henry (Mid-stage Dementia) (lead, 60-80)
--- Mary (Early/Mid-stage Dementia): (lead, 60-80)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Guess Who's Coming to Shiva'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Art Director/Production Designer (crew)
--- Cousin Harvey (supporting, male, 18-50)
--- Rabbi Moishe - Shira's Father (supporting, male, 55-75)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Roommate'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Roommate (lead, 21-45)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the reality TV show here

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'The Exit Row II: Unraveled'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Clint Meyers (lead, male, 40-45)
--- Kori Meyers (supporting, female, 35-45)
--- Aunt Bette (supporting, female, 60-70)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Run Habibi Run'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Producer and General Go-Getter (crew)
--- SFX Makeup Hair/Makeup Artist (crew)
--- Art Director / Production Designer (crew)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Contact'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Clark (lead, male, 30-40)
--- Avery (supporting, male, 30-40)
- Average hourly rate: $30
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Final Session'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Elizabeth Raven (supporting, female, 25-45)
--- Federal Agents (background extra, 24-45)
--- Patrick Raven (lead, male, 35-45)
- Average hourly rate: $27
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

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'One The Way Home'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Casting Director (crew)
--- Sound Mixer (crew)
--- Myra Shawn (lead, 10-14)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Boomtown' Indie Film'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- George Delaplaine, Legendary Newspaper Publisher (supporting, 30-60)
--- Newspaper Print men late 1960's- early 70's (background extra, 25-65)
--- Claire McCardell, Fashion Icon (background extra, female, 25-45)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Spider-Man: Fallout,' Fan-Film'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Extras (background extra, 10-70)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Jenna (day player, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: $125
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'The Starfish'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ray (lead, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'After Church is Over'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Karen Thomas (lead, female, 35-45)
--- Dewayne Dickerson (lead, male, 40-55)
--- Cassidy Henderson (lead, female, 35-40)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: , Maryland
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Daydream Odyssey'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Cinematographer (crew)
--- Kamran (supporting, male, 25-30)
--- Ron (supporting, male, 40-60)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Gaithersburg, Maryland; Clarksburg, Maryland; Hagerstown, Maryland
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Feature Horror/Drama Film- Opportunity To Work With Known Industry Talent'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Victim (lead, female, 18-24)
--- Sound (crew)
--- Cinematographer/DP (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Frederick, Maryland; Walkersville, Maryland
- Learn more about the feature film here