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.
'Fifteen Minutes Of Fame'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Dinner Party Guest (background extra, female, 18-35)
--- Destiny (day player, female, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here
'Ahoy!'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Lou (supporting, female, 60-80)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- 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
'The Peace Your Valor Won'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Kent (supporting, male, 24-30)
--- Mary (lead, female, 24-30)
--- George (supporting, male, 45-55)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here
'Couples Therapy'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Man (lead, male, 20-30)
--- Woman (lead, female, 20-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here
'"Boomtown" DocuFilm'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- George Delaplaine (supporting, male, 30-60)
--- Newspaper Print men late 1960's- early 70's (background extra, male, 25-65)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here
'Indian Movie'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Clara (Younger Version) (supporting, female, 22-30)
--- Justin (day player, male, 25-30)
--- Mike (Younger Version) (supporting, male, 22-30)
- Average hourly rate: $12
- 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
'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
'Real Work'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mak (lead, male, 25-40)
--- Cashier (day player, female, 18-25)
--- Rosa (day player, female, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film here
'Spider-Man: Fallout,' Fan-Film'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Extras (background extra, 10-70)
--- Kindred (lead, male, 22-35)
--- Jinx (voiceover, female, 20-30)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the short film here
'The Pelican (up to 23 episodes)'
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Brandon (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Victor (supporting, 18-45)
--- Shawn (lead, male, 18-25)
- Average hourly rate: $93
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show here
'Outdoor show for teenagers from studio that made John Wick'
- Project type: documentary series
- Roles:
--- Teenager (content creators & real people, 13-100)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the documentary series here
'Come Into My Arms'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Nurse (day player, 18-65)
--- Multiple Voice Roles (voiceover, 18-65)
--- Young Man Ghost (day player, male, 20-30)
- Average hourly rate: $38
- Casting locations: Baltimore, Maryland
- Learn more about the feature film here
'The Burnout Business'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Ana (supporting, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, trans female, trans male, 14-18)
--- Maria (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, trans female, 22-30)
--- Laurie (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, trans female, 30-50)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Learn more about the short film here
'Milk and Cookies'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Tina (lead, female, 18-25)
--- Kid (lead, male, 18-25)
--- Tenor (lead, male, 18-24)
- Average hourly rate: not available
- Casting locations: Woodbridge, Virginia
- Learn more about the short film here
