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., and which roles they're looking to fill.

Washington, D.C. open casting calls for movie and TV productions

'Jigsaw'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Zoe (supporting, female, 18-25)
--- Teenage Extras (background extra, 18-25)
--- Ethan (supporting, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $20
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the feature film here

'A Christmas Party'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Alex (lead, female, 20-25)
--- Adam Helmer (lead, male, 16-21)
--- Jason (supporting, male, 36-55)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Hometown'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Morgan (lead, male, 18-35)
--- Landon (supporting, male, 18-100)
--- Henry (lead, male, 41-100)
- Average hourly rate: $112
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the scripted show here

'Galactic'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Tammy (supporting, female, 18-45)
--- Earl (supporting, male, 25-55)
--- Annie Jane (lead, female, 40-70)
- Average hourly rate: $93
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Isolated Minds'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Halle (supporting, female, 25-35)
--- James (lead, male, 30-45)
--- Frank (day player, male, 55-70)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Under My Skin'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Sierra (supporting, female, 25-35)
--- Ash (lead, female, 20-35)
--- Michael (lead, male, 25-35)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Reality'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Bible Study Children (day player, 10-14)
--- Football Players (background extra, male, 18-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the scripted show here

'Helena's Song'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Eli (lead, male, 55-75)
--- Helena (supporting, female, 55-75)
- Average hourly rate: $21
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

'Gut Feeling'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Jordan (lead, female, 27-33)
--- Bryan Hurst (day player, male, 20-23)
--- Nicole (day player, female, 20-29)
- Average hourly rate: $62
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

'Immortal Jellyfish'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Shelly (supporting, female, 21-27)
--- Jameson (lead, male, 21-25)
--- Anna (lead, female, 35-45)
- Average hourly rate: $29
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here

Nationwide open casting calls for movie and TV productions

'Kevin's Last Halloween'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- News Cameraperson (day player, 18-28)
--- Kevin Kraven (lead, male, 14-18)
--- News Anchor (day player, male, 40-60)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Learn more about the feature film here

'Vanderpump Villa'
- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Celebration Parties With Guests of 6-8 People (lead, 21-100)
--- Hospitality Professionals (lead, 21-100)
--- Real Fine Dining Servers (lead, 21-50)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Learn more about the reality TV show here