Movies and TV shows casting in Washington, D.C.

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March 25, 2026
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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.

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'Elevated Heart Rate'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Nurse Jamal White (lead, male, 23-30)
--- Nurse Kari Strap (lead, female, 30-50)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film

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'The Wanderer'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Mike (lead, male, 18+)
--- Ava (lead, female, 18-39)
- Roles pay up to: $200
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film

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'Ten Days in Evian' Proof of Concept

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Doctor Heinrich Neumann (lead, male, 50-80)
--- Luis Cano (lead, male, 35-55)
- Roles pay up to: $150
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film

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'Staying Sane'

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Roya's Mother (supporting, female, 45-55)
- Roles pay up to: $70
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the student film

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'Challengers' American University Scene Study

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Tashi Duncan (lead, female, 21-40)
--- Art Donaldson (lead, male, 21-40)
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the student film

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'Past Lives' An American University Scene Study

- Project type: student film
- Roles:
--- Nora (lead, female, 20-35)
--- Arthur (lead, male, 20-35)
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the student film

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'Armor Of God'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Congressman Tom Stokes (lead, male, 35-50)
--- Tara (supporting, female, 30-45)
--- Ren茅e (supporting, female, 25-30)
- Roles pay up to: $800
- Casting locations: Washington, D.C.
- Learn more about the short film

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'The Chambers'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Elijah (lead, male, 24-40)
- Roles pay up to: $5,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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'Autonomous'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Alistair Mallen (lead, male, 26-40)
--- Maggie Thomas (lead, female, 20-30)
--- Magda Jansen (supporting, female, 40-55)
- Roles pay up to: $1,500
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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'Taco Man'

- Project type: vertical series
- Roles:
--- Tony (lead, male, 35-45)
--- Aurora ("Rori") (lead, female, 18-22)
- Roles pay up to: $1,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the vertical series

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'Painted with L.O.V.E.'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Lilly (lead, female, 22-30)
--- Patrick Jones (lead, 25-35)
--- Lois (supporting, female, 22-30)
- Roles pay up to: $10,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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'Adventskalendar'

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- German Wrestler (day player, 18+)
- Roles pay up to: $800
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show

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'Sydney Campbell is Dead to Me'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Sydney (lead, female, 21-36)
--- Male Characters (lead, male, 21-80)
- Roles pay up to: $12,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film

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Family Weight Loss Show

- Project type: reality TV
- Roles:
--- Family Member (real people, 18-65)
- Roles pay up to: $11,000
- Casting: nationwide
- Learn more about the reality TV show

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