Movies and TV shows casting in Washington, D.C.
Movies and TV shows casting in Washington, D.C.
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention 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. compiled a list of projects casting right now in Washington, D.C., nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.
'Dying All the Time'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Plume (lead, female, 24-32)
- Roles pay up to: $800
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film
Horror Feature Film
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Marley (lead, male, 40-70)
--- Leonard (lead, male, 25-40)
--- Khalil (lead, male, 18-26)
- Roles pay up to: $1,400
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the feature film
'For Nicole'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Nicole Casper-Winter (lead, female, 24-30)
--- Seth Winter (supporting, male, 7-10)
--- Nathan (supporting, male, 7-10)
- Roles pay up to: $600
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the feature film
'Assigned Friend'
- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Stand-Up Comedian (Female) (supporting, female, non-binary, trans female, 21+)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the student film
'The Perfect Mixx' 2026
- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Featured Guest (lead, female, 21-45)
--- Contestant (lead, male, 21-45)
--- Featured Guest (models, female, 21-45)
- Roles pay up to: $100
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the reality TV show
'Sweatbox'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Veronica Harlow (lead, female, 20-33)
--- Oscar "Oz" Madero (supporting, male, 25-35)
--- Helen Radcliffe (lead, female, 45-65)
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film
'K-Hole Demon Hunter'
- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Hex (supporting, trans female, 30-40)
--- Moll (supporting, trans female, 22-40)
--- Kellan (supporting, trans male, 22-30)
- Roles pay up to: $300
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film
'The Storm' Working Title
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film
High-Impact Vertical Drama Series
- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Lead Female (lead, female, 18-35)
--- Lead Male (lead, male, 18-40)
- Roles pay up to: $6,400
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series
'Take Me to Ithaca'
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Ford Young (lead, male, 45-60)
--- Wild Bob (supporting, male, 50-65)
--- Charlie (supporting, male, 50-65)
- Roles pay up to: $4,200
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film
'The Storm' Working Title
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film
Open Call for ReelShort Vertical Productions
- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Lead Male Types (lead, male, 25-35)
--- Lead Female Types (female, 25-35)
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the scripted show
Lead Female On-Camera Role
- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Lead Female On-Camera Role (lead, female, 22-32)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the documentary
'The Storm' Working Title
- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Stephanie (lead, female, 25-45)
--- Marcos (lead, male, 25-45)
--- Esperanza (supporting, female, 50-70)
- Roles pay up to: $2,500
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film